Briefly describe the process of banquet preparation etiquette

The process of banquet preparation etiquette includes: determining the purpose and theme of the banquet, formulating the banquet budget, selecting the banquet venue, inviting guests, arranging the menu, arranging the venue, arranging the service personnel, preparing gifts and souvenirs, and receiving the banquet on the same day.

1. Determine the purpose and theme of the banquet: First, make clear whether the purpose of the banquet is to celebrate an event, entertain guests or negotiate business. Then determine the theme of the banquet according to the purpose, such as Chinese banquet, western banquet, buffet and so on.

2. Make a banquet budget: Make a reasonable banquet budget according to the scale, grade and dishes of the banquet. The budget should include venue rental, catering expenses, decoration and layout, audio equipment and other expenses.

3. Choose a banquet venue: Choose a suitable venue according to the scale and theme of the banquet, such as the hotel banquet hall and restaurant. Factors such as site capacity, convenient transportation, facilities and equipment should be considered.

4. Inviting guests: Make invitations in advance, indicate the time, place and theme of the banquet, and send them according to the identity and status of the guests. At the same time, it is necessary to confirm the attendance of the guests in order to make follow-up preparations.

5. Arrange the menu: communicate with the restaurant in advance and make a suitable menu according to the theme of the banquet and the taste of the guests. Pay attention to the collocation and balanced nutrition of dishes, and try to meet the needs of guests.

6. venue layout: arrange the venue the day before or on the day before the banquet. You can choose suitable decorative items according to the theme of the banquet, such as tablecloths, tableware, flowers and so on. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure the normal operation of audio equipment and create a good atmosphere.

7. Arrange service personnel: According to the scale of the banquet and service demand, arrange service personnel in advance, such as greeters, waiters, chefs, etc. It is necessary to train the service personnel to ensure that they are familiar with the banquet process and service specifications.

8. Prepare gifts and souvenirs: according to the nature of the banquet and the identity of the guests, prepare some gifts and souvenirs to show the hospitality of the host.

9. Reception on the day of the banquet: On the day of the banquet, the host should personally greet the guests and guide them to their seats. During the banquet, we should pay attention to the interaction with the guests to ensure that they enjoy their meal. At the same time, we should pay attention to the on-site service and solve possible problems in time.

Type of banquet

1, state banquet. In particular, it refers to the formal banquet held by the head of state or government for the national celebration or the visit of foreign heads of state or government, which is the highest specification in the banquet. According to the regulations, the national flags of the two countries should be hung in the banquet hall where the state banquet is held, and bands should be arranged to play the national anthems of the two countries and the music during the dinner. During the dinner, both the host and the guests made speeches and made a toast.

2. Formal banquet. This form of extra-large banquet is basically the same as the state banquet except that the national flag is not hung, the national anthem is not played and the attendance specifications are different. Sometimes a band will be arranged to play dinner music, and the host and guest will be seated according to their status. In many countries, formal banquets attach great importance to ostentation and extravagance, and there are strict regulations on the number of dishes, drinks and dishes and the serving procedures.

3. A light meal. This is an informal banquet. There is lunch, dinner and sometimes brunch. Its biggest feature is that it is simple and flexible, and there is no need to arrange seats or make formal speeches. The dishes can be rich and frugal. Sometimes you can also take the form of buffet, take meals freely, move freely, and be more cordial and easy-going.

4. Family dinner. That is, a casual dinner party is held at home to entertain guests. Westerners like to entertain guests in this form to show friendship, and friends often guess to use buffet. The dishes in western family banquets are often far less abundant than those in China. However, since housewives usually cook in person and their families entertain them, the atmosphere is cordial and friendly.