Catering Concepts and Definitions

The video explains the concept of catering, which involves providing food and drink for events. It covers the international meaning of catering and its specific context in the UK and Ireland, where it includes restaurants. The video outlines four main types of catering: corporate, wedding, social event, and concession. It also distinguishes between catering and the broader hospitality industry, which includes lodging and event planning.

What does the term 'catering' generally refer to?

• Providing food and drink for events

• Organizing travel and tourism

• Managing hotel reservations

• Planning vacation activities

In which regions does catering have a slightly more expanded meaning?

• Australia and New Zealand

• South Africa and India

• UK and Ireland

• USA and Canada

What is included in the international meaning of catering?

• Planning vacation activities

• Organizing travel itineraries

• Managing hotel services

• Providing food and drink for events at specific sites

Which type of catering involves providing food and drinks at business functions?

• Wedding catering

• Concession catering

• Corporate catering

• Social event catering

What does wedding catering typically include?

• Hotel reservations

• Travel arrangements

• Event planning

• Food, drink, and wedding cake

Which type of catering is associated with live concerts and sporting events?

• Concession catering

• Wedding catering

• Corporate catering

• Social event catering

In the UK and Ireland, what does catering include beyond the international meaning?

• Event planning

• Restaurant and food service jobs

• Hotel management

• Travel and tourism

Who is considered to be in the catering business in the UK and Ireland?

• A tour guide

• A hotel manager

• A restaurant owner

• A travel agent

What does the hospitality industry include?

• Only lodging services

• Only food and drink services

• Lodging, food and drink services, and event planning

• Only travel and tourism

Which of the following is a part of the hospitality sector?

• Restaurants

• Manufacturing plants

• Film studios

• Corporate offices