Knowledge Test

Provide your response to each question in the box below.

Question 1

Discuss the purpose and format of the following types of events or functions where catering is
required

with the help of the table given below:

Types of

events:

Purpose (1-2 sentences

each

Format

Balls:

Banquets:

Conferences:

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Corporate

events:

Defence

operations:

Exhibitions or

trade shows:
Religious

celebrations:

Social

celebrations:

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Sporting events:

Themed events:

Wakes:

Weddings:

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Question 2

Outline the roles and responsibilities of the people involved in the delivery of the event or function
using

the table given below:

People involved: Roles: (1-2 sentences

each)

Responsibilities: (2 each)
Staff:

Attendees:

Officials:

Venue personnel:

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Suppliers or

service providers:

Question 3

Answer the following questions regarding the operational factors influencing catering requirements:

Answer the following questions regarding the operational factors influencing catering requirements:

3.1. How does budget influence catering requirements? Write your answer in 30-50 words.

3.2. Discuss the influence of the concept, style and theme of the event on catering requirements in
30-50

words.

3.3. How do date, time and duration influence catering requirements? Write your answer in 30-50
words.

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3.4. Explain the influence of attendee numbers and profile on catering requirements in 30-50 words.

3.5. How does the location of the following elements influence the catering requirements?

a) Food production kitchen

b) Service venue

(Write your answer for each of the above points in 30-50 words).
3.6. How do the nature and parameters of the venue in terms of the following elements influence
the

catering requirements?

a) Type

b) Climatic conditions

c) Internal

d) External

(Write your answer for each of the above points in 30-50 words).

3.7. How do dimensions of delivery access and storage areas influence the catering requirements?
Write

your answer in 30-50 words.

3.8. How does access to cooking facilities influence the catering requirements? Write your answer in
30-

50 words.

3.9. How do the available cooking equipment and its condition influence the catering requirements?
Write

your answer in 30-50 words.

3.10. Explain the off and on-site staff requirements that influence the catering requirements in 30-50

words.

3.11. Explain the following resources that will be used to fulfil the catering requirements:

a) Physical

b) Human

c) Food and beverage supplies

(Write your answer for each of the above points in 30-50 words).

3.12. How do suppliers and supply and cost specifications influence the catering requirements?
Write your

answer in 30-50 words.

3.13. Discuss the special, new or hired equipment required to provide catering in 30-50 words.

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3.14. Explain the transportation requirements and timelines that influence the catering
requirements in

30-50 words.