Partyhelping

Question 1

What are some general guidelines to passing hors d’oeuvres?

Answer 1

• Never touch food with your bare hands
• Always carry napkins with you
• Never pass a tray that has one hors d’oeuvre left
• Always try to know what is in the food you are passing

Question 2

Elaborate on the following serving style:

French Service

Answer 2

1. Most formal of the serving styles
2. Move around the table with each course on a platter and serve it directly onto a guest’s plate
3. Hold the plate with one hand, serve with the other
4. Before dinner, be sure to know the sequence of all dishes

Question 3

Elaborate on the following serving style:

Plate Service

Answer 3

1. “Plate” individual servings in the kitchen, out of view of the guests
2. Wipe off spills on the edge of bowl or plate
3. Carry completed plates out of the kitchen onto each place setting

Question 4

Elaborate on the following serving style:

Family Service

Answer 4

1. very informal
2. dishes passed around the table by diners
3. you will only be responsible for transferring serving dishes from the kitchen to the table

Question 5

Elaborate on the following serving style:

Buffet Service

Answer 5

1. Begin at one end with a stack of dishes
2. Set out cold foods
3. Set out hot foods
4. Set cutlery at end of table
5. Drinks, napkins, and condiments can also be placed at the end

*Keep food replenished!

Question 6

Name some rules of kosher foods and kitchens.

Answer 6

• Pork, ham, bacon, etc. are not kosher
• Meat and dairy are not eaten together
• Shellfish is never kosher
• Strictly kosher food will have a symbol denoting that on the package

Question 7

What can you do if a guest is getting out of control?

Answer 7

• alert the host or hostess
• water down his/her drinks with mixers

Question 8

At a cocktail party and dinner buffet…

What can you do before the guests arrive?

Answer 8

• Set out utencils and napkins
• Plate and set out appetizers
• Set up bar

Question 9

At a cocktail party and dinner buffet…

What can you do after the guests arrive?

Answer 9

• Serve drinks
• Warm buffet foods
• Set up buffet
• Clear appetizers (optional)

Question 10

At a cocktail party and dinner buffet…

What can you do while people are serving themselves at the buffet?

Answer 10

• Serve drinks
• Replenish bar
• Prepare coffee and hot water for tea
• Prepare dessert
• Replenish buffet

Question 11

At a cocktail party and dinner buffet…

What are your responsibilities during dessert and coffee?

Answer 11

• Serve drinks
• Replenish bar
• Clear buffet
• Serve coffee and tea
• Wash dishes
• Put away leftovers

Question 12

At a cocktail party and dinner buffet…

What are your responsibilities during after dinner drinks?

Answer 12

• Set up small after-dinner snacks with drinks
• Offer water

Question 13

At a sit-down dinner with formal service…

What can you do before the guests arrive?

Answer 13

• Set table
• Plate and set out appetizers
• Set up bar

Question 14

At a sit-down dinner with formal service…

What can you do after guests arrive?

Answer 14

• Serve drinks
• Warm or prepare food
• Clear appetizers (optional)
• Remove service plates (optional)
• Fill water glasses (right before guests sit down)

Question 15

At a sit-down dinner with formal service…

How should you serve dinner?

Answer 15

• Serve first course
• Serve drinks
• Plate next course
• Clear dishes
• Wash dishes

Question 16

At a sit-down dinner with formal service…

What can you do while dessert is being served?

Answer 16

• Serve tea and coffee
• Remove all dishes except dessert cutlery and glasses
• Wash dinner dishes

Question 17

At a sit-down dinner with formal service…

What can you do while dinner drinks are being served?

Answer 17

• Set up small after-dinner snacks
• Clear dinner table
• Wash all dishes

Question 18

Cleaning Up…

When should you take out trash?

Answer 18

throughout the night to get it
out of the way

Question 19

Cleaning Up…

What are some examples of non-dishwasher safe items?

Answer 19

• china
• crystal
• fine glass

Question 20

Cleaning Up…

How should glassware be air-dried to prevent water spots?

Answer 20

with the rim down

Question 21

Cleaning Up…

Can glasses be stacked?

Answer 21

no, glasses may not be stacked or they will stick together

Question 22

Cleaning Up…

Can you put away wet dishes and glasses?

Answer 22

No, everything must be completely dry

Question 23

Cleaning Up…

Is a bartender responsible for bathrooms, floors, or windows?

Answer 23

no, never

Question 24

What are some questions to ask the hostess or host upon arrival?

Answer 24

• How many guests are you expecting?
• When will they arrive?
• Where is the bathroom? (to direct guests)
• Where are the food and wine refills?
• If you are serving red wine, should I open some bottles to let them breathe?
• Where can I throw out garbage/recycling?
• Is there a dishwasher? Do you prefer that I wash everything by hand?