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Food & Beverage Planning Flashcards

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  1. A planner needs to reduce F&B costs by 15% without reducing guest count. Which strategy is LEAST likely to negatively impact guest experience?

    Answer: Switching from a plated to a buffet format

    Switching to buffet service reduces labor costs significantly while often maintaining or enhancing perceived food variety for guests.

  2. During a catered event, a guest reports a suspected allergic reaction. What is the planner's FIRST action?

    Answer: Activate emergency medical response and ensure guest receives care

    Guest safety is the immediate priority; medical emergency response must be activated before any administrative actions.

  3. What is the MAIN advantage of using a consumption bar versus an open bar for an evening event?

    Answer: The host pays only for what is actually consumed

    A consumption bar charges the host per drink poured, so the cost reflects actual guest consumption rather than a flat per-person rate.

  4. A planner is sourcing local and sustainable food options for an event. Which certification BEST indicates sustainable seafood sourcing?

    Answer: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

    The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification specifically addresses sustainable wild-capture seafood sourcing practices.

  5. What is the standard corkage fee arrangement when a client brings their own wine to a licensed venue?

    Answer: The venue charges a per-bottle fee to open and serve the wine

    A corkage fee is a per-bottle charge the venue levies for the service of opening, pouring, and glassware when clients supply their own wine.

  6. Which statement BEST describes the role of the catering manager at a venue during an event?

    Answer: They serve as the primary on-site contact coordinating F&B execution

    The catering manager oversees all food and beverage operations on-site and is the key liaison between the venue's F&B team and the event planner.

  7. A planner is designing a networking cocktail reception for 150 guests lasting 90 minutes. Approximately how many pieces of passed hors d'oeuvres should be ordered total?

    Answer: 600–900 pieces

    Standard cocktail receptions use 4–6 pieces per person per hour; for 150 guests over 1.5 hours that equals 900–1,350 pieces, with the lower range applicable for light service.