Food and Beverage Service- An Insight

A very warm welcome, friendly actions, people who really care and wishes to meet again, behind these images, there is a highly trained professional for whom hospitality is not a tradition, but a way of life. We are discussing regarding travel and tourism industry. One major division of the said industry is hospitality sector, which comprises mainly of lodging, and food and beverage divisions.The ancient travelers were mainly pilgrims, traders and military men, but whenever there was a military movement they used to carry accommodation and food with them. It was the traders and the pilgrims who wanted the provision of food and accommodation. The first Inns had nothing more than a cot or a bench towards the corner of the room. Here sanitation and privacy were non-existent. People used to share room with livestock. In the 3rd century, Roman Empire built roads in Europe to facilitate the traders. Soon a chain of roadside Inns was constructed from Spain to Turkey. This continued to be same till the end of 17th century for common men. The wealthy used to stay at their friends' place or with relatives, but soon they too realized the need for accommodation for their class. Thus the European castle-like structure sprung up. This had the provision of sanitation, privacy and all the luxury that they demanded. This structure came to be known as 'Hotel', the French equivalent for Mansion. Colonial American Inns were modeled after the Europeans and the practice of sharing was common.The word 'hospitality', according to Oxford English Dictionary, is the friendly reception and treatment of friends, guests and strangers. Even though this sector comprises mainly of lodging and Food & Beverage division, in a wider sense the word can be used as a synonym for travel and tourism industry.Food and beverage services sector contributes a great deal to the profits in hospitality industry. With the increase in importance of business meetings, a range of personal and social events, and eating habits of young generation, a large number of customers visit catering establishments frequently. The food and beverage professionals tirelessly work to intensify customers' experience through their service.India is well-known for its food and beverages service industry. It is one among the most vibrant industries which demonstrated unprecedented growth in the recent past. The industries is continues to expand rapidly. This growth can be attributed on account of changing demographics, growing disposable income, urbanization and growth of retail industry. The food and beverage market was estimated at US$30.12 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach US$142 billion by 2020, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.34%. The sector is dominated mainly by traditional operators. The brands and restaurant chains of both Indian origin and multinationals have not optimally penetrated the market so far. The food and beverage sector has evolved over the past decade, giving rise to exciting new concepts in food and beverage offerings and new and innovative service elementsFood and Beverage Services is related to all the activities pertaining to preparing for service and serving food and beverages to the customers. This book will introduce you to the various types of services, table settings, various equipment used in service, types of menus, types of service operations, food garnishes and accompaniments, and various standard operating procedures followed by food and beverage service industry.This book will give you an insight on the basic terms used in food and beverage service industry. After going through this book, you will find yourself to have a good insight about what is food & Beverage industry all aboutThis book is designed for the beginners to help them understand the basics of Food and Beverage Services. This is resourceful to those who are keen on taking up career in Hospitality and Food and Beverage Services.