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The document provides an overview of menu writing, detailing the two main types of menus: A la carte and Table d’ Hote. It outlines the structure of a Table d’ Hote menu, including the order of courses and examples of dishes, as well as the components of one, two, and three-course meals. Additionally, it describes the roles of appetizers and desserts in a meal.

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Menu Writing Powerpoint Presentation

The document provides an overview of menu writing, detailing the two main types of menus: A la carte and Table d’ Hote. It outlines the structure of a Table d’ Hote menu, including the order of courses and examples of dishes, as well as the components of one, two, and three-course meals. Additionally, it describes the roles of appetizers and desserts in a meal.

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MENU WRITING

A MENU

A menu is the list of


dishes to be served at
a meal.
Types of Menu
The two main types of menu are
A la carte
Table d’ Hote
An a la carte refers to food that can be ordered
as separate items, rather than part of a set meal.
Table d’ Hote refers to foods that are served as
a complete meal at a fixed price.
Examples
Examples of restaurants with these menu include

A la carte - school cafeteria/ lunch prices are different


from drink

Table d’ hote- KFC one set cost for a meal consisting of


chicken, fries and drink
Writing a table d’ hote menu
Step 1
List the food in order in which they should be served.

A meal usually follow the order:


Appetizer
Main course & accompaniment
Dessert
Beverage -(is not a course)
Example of the Table d’ hote menu
Appetizer - Chicken Broth

Main course- Roasted Chicken -Protein


Rice and Peas- Starch/ carbohydrates
Sauteed Bok/Pak
Choy & Baby Carrots-Cooked vegetables
Tossed Vegetables -Raw vegetables

Dessert- Chocolate Mousse

Beverage- Lemonade
Next step
Mention the dish by its specific name.
Example: Omelette
Bread

State the method of preparation.


Example: Boiled Eggs
Buttered Toast
Fried Plantains
Next Step
Write the name of each dish on a new line.

Begin the name of each dish with a capital letter

If two dishes are to be served together, they may be


written on the same line.
EXAMPLE Scrambled Eggs with Toast
Meals in courses
A one- course meal usually has a main course only.
◦ PARTS OF THE MAIN COURSE
Protein dish – this is the main dish. It is the main of the meal and consists of a protein rich food
such as meat, fish or poultry.

Carbohydrate dish- This is usually an accompaniment for the protein dish and consists of any
types of staple food.

Vegetable dish- Cooked Vegetables


Raw vegetables or salad.
Example of a one course meal
One course meal
Roasted Chicken
Rice and Peas
Sauteed Bok/Pak Choy & Baby Carrots
Tossed vegetables with French Dressing
A two- course meal

A two course meal may consist of:

A main course and dessert


or
An appetizer and main course
The Dessert

A dessert is a sweet dish of cake,


pudding, fruits, pastries etc., usually
served with an accompanying sauce,
cream or ice cream to make it more
moist.
An Appetizer

An appetizer consists of small pieces of tasty


food, such as, stuffed eggs, meatballs, shrimp
cocktail, or soups to stimulate the appetite and
make digestion of the meal easier.
The three-course meal

A three course meal usually includes

Appetizer
Main course
Dessert
Menu sample
Chicken Broth with Croutons

Roasted Chicken
Rice and Peas
Tossed Vegetables with Ranch Dressing

Chocolate Mousse

Lemonade
Follow the template to write your
menu

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