DHM 4204

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

MANAGEMENT
The Food Service Industry

OVERVIEW

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Food Service Origin

Commercial & Non-commercial Food
Service Operation
Type Of Food Service Facilities
The Future Of Food Service Industry

FOOD SERVICE ORIGIN

History

Begin during the 10th century in Hangzhou, a

cultural, political and economic center during
Chinas Song Dynasty.

Food service also can be traced back to the Roman

Empire. These establishments offered meals to
travellers who stayed at the inn and may have
provided meals to other guests as well.

TERMINOLOGY

The term restaurant (from the French

restaurer) first appeared in the 16th
century, meaning a food which restores
and referred specifically to a rich highly
flavored soup.

COMMERCIAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

FOOD SERVICE OPERATION

COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE

Commercial food service operate on a forprofit basis

Types of foodservice within this segment

include restaurants, catering and banquets,
retail, stadium, and airline and cruise ships.

 Although

institutions hosting non-commercial

foodservice are usually operated as nonprofits, the food service operations
themselves may be for-profit companies

commercial food service establishment aim

to provide an elegant dining experience that
expands customer awareness of culinary
possibilities, but if the endeavour doesn't
make money it will go out of business.

 Commercial

restaurants are usually privately

owned, whether as independent operations,
chains or franchises

Respected

commercial restaurants are often

passionate about their food, providing fine
fare and memorable dining experiences.

NON-COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE

Commercial

food service operate on a

non-profit basis

This

segment prepares and serves food

in support of some other establishments
main function or purpose.

Categories

in this segment include

schools and universities, the military,
health care, business and industry

Non-commercial

food service ventures

also is financially viable, but they may
have more leeway if they serve the ends
of the institution as a whole, especially
if funds are available to subsidize them

Example :If a school cafeteria is losing

money, the administration will look for ways
to reverse the loss, but it is unlikely to close
the cafeteria.

Non-commercial food service operations may

be owned and operated by their affiliate
organizations.

TYPE OF FOOD SERVICE

FACILITIES

Commercial facilities
Restaurant
Coffee

shop
Fast food restaurant
Etc.

Schools and universities

Cafeterias
Canteen

In-plant facilities

Hospitals and health care centers

THE FUTURE OF FOOD SERVICE

INDUSTRY
Food

service is a complex and fast changing

industry, one that has expanded rapidly in
last half century

 Trends

in food service
Global Cuisine
Technology
Sustainable Practices and Organic Foods
Home Meal Replacement