Class 9 Elective Travel Tourism & Hospitality Chapter 2 Classification of catering Industry

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Class 9 Elective Travel Tourism & Hospitality Chapter 2 Classification of catering Industry

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Classification of catering Industry

Chapter – 2

PART – I

A. Fill in the Blanks:

1. ‘Travel’ is derived from the French word travail, which means ___________. 

Ans: ‘Toil’ and ‘labour’.

2. The word ‘hotel’ was first used in England in about 1760 by___________.

Ans: Fifth Duke of Devonshire.

3. The first hotel chain was started in the USA by ________ in 1908.

Ans: Ellsworth Statler.

4. The term ‘catering’ was originally coined by _________.

Ans: Merchant Marines. 

Subjective Questions: 

1. What is the meaning of word ‘travel’? 

Ans:  The word travel suggests pleasure and adventure. 

2. Discuss the need and importance of Catering Industry. 

Ans:  Catering is one of the most important components for a successful business. Catering can complement a Business and add to its success if the quality of food and services that offered by the industry, meets customers expectations. when the catering department is part of establishment other than hotels and restaurants like event management companies. It can provide memorable experience to the guest and create a viable income based for the affiliated business. Also A well-organized and tastefully catered event creates a positive impression, which is reflected positively on the host or the organizing entity.

3. Explain in brief the history of Catering Industry. 

Ans: Catering is defined as the business of providing food and beverages, typically,  at social events in professional capacity either on – site or at a remote site. The term ‘catering’ was originally coined by Merchant Marines, who were among the first to employ catering officers for their vessels. Catering Officers were responsible for purchasing goods, including raw material required for preparing food and cooking utensils, preparing the food and serving meals and beverages to people on board the vessels.

B. Fill in the Blank:

1. _________ are operated 24×7 

Ans: Coffee Shops.

2. _______ and _______ serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with limited food.

Ans: Bar and Discotheque.

3. The main objective of commercial catering is earning ________.

Ans: Money.

4. Educational Institutes can be classified into _____ categories. 

Ans: Two.

Subjective Questions:

1. Write a short note on the Catering Industry. Also, make a chart depicting various types of catering. 

Ans: Catering management may be defined as the task of planning, organising, controlling and executing catering operations. Each activity influences the preparation and delivery of food, beverage and related services at competitive yet profitable prices. The catering or food service industry covers restaurants, school and Hospital cafeterias, catering operations and many other formats, including ‘on- premises’ and ‘off- promises’. 

Types of Catering:

2. Explain the different types of F&B outlet. 

Ans: Fine dining restaurant: It refers to a full service restaurant with specific dedicated meal course. Such restaurant is, generally, theme based.

Coffee shop: A coffee shop may be located either in a hotel or function as a standalone  setup. A coffee shop has specific breakfast, lunch and dinner timings.

Bar: A Bar serves both alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages with Limited food options, mainly snakes. It has a bar counter with bars tools and has a comfortable seating and lightning arrangement.

Pub: Pub serves both alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages, the main feature being different kinds of beer served from taps.

Kiosk:  It is mostly located in a busy Street and Marketplace. Such an outlet is, usually, run by one or two persons, serving moderately priced food items.

C. Fill in the Blanks:

1. One of the major attributes that prompts people to enter the Hospitality industry is its______.

Ans: Diversity.

2. Hospitality______are needed in clubs, hospitals, educational and professional institutes. 

Ans: Global market.

3. People possessing the skills of dealing with_______are fine with handling things and prefer working with their hands. 

Ans: Practical.

4. Departmental and _______managers have the skill of dealing with people. 

Ans: Hospitality.

Subjective questions:

1. Discuss the scope of the Catering Industry. 

Ans: The catering industry is one of the highly job- oriented fields. It covers a wide range of services, such as food, accommodation, catering, etc. The major job fields in the hospitality sector include hotels, Resorts, fast food chains, restaurants, etc. 

2. Discuss the various career opportunities available in the catering industry. 

Ans: Hotel and hospitality is a demanding profession. Students, who aspire to join the Catering Industry, can pursue a diploma or degree course in ‘catering and hotel management’. After pursuing this course, one can work in both government and non-government sector. 

Professionals may join the Catering Industry as:

• Catering Sales Manager Or director.
• Event Manager.
• Chef or cook.
• Delivery Driver.
• Banquet Server etc.