COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Banquet Organization and Management
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
CLM 412
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
5
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to analyze necessary knowledge and skills in banquet organization and management, the concepts and essential components of banquet operations and evaluation of demand for banquet services & explaining the important factors involved in fulfilling this demand.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • recognize principles with regard to management of banquet organizations and their planning
  • identify guest needs and meet their expectations
  • compare the operational differences between on-site & off site catering
  • discuss the importance of team work in banquet operations
  • define the different styles of service in banquet events
  • describe production process and its control
  • demonstrate skills on Sales & Marketing of banquets
Course Description In this course, the basic principles related to the structure, planning and operation of banquet organizations will be explained. The importance of teamwork and customized planning appropriate to customer needs in the success of banquet organizations will be examined.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction to Course Content &Assessment Introduction to Banquet Organization & Management Ezra Eichelberger ,“Remarkable Banquet Service”, chap.1 An Int.to Banquet, 1st edn, 2-26
2 Definition & Importance of Banquets Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, chap.1, Overview of On Premise Catering, 2nd edn, (Wiley, 2011), 1-35
3 Organization of Banquets Ezra Eichelberger ,“Remarkable Banquet Service”, chap.4, Service Styles & Techniques for Banquet, 1st edn, (Wiley, 2014), 80-100 Patti J. Shock, John M. Stefanelli, “A Meeting Planner’s Guide to Catered Events”, chap.5, Room Setups, 1st edn, (Wiley, 2009), 103-154
4 Sit Down, Buffet, Cocktail, Meeting and Special Events Ezra Eichelberger ,“Remarkable Banquet Service”, chap.6, Managing Specific Events, 1st edn, (Wiley,2014) , 120-138 Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, chap.3, Theme Parties, Weddings, Outdoor Partıes, and Special Events, 2nd edn, (Wiley,2011), 109-145
5 Menu Planning & Pricing in Banquets Clients Decision Makers, Selling of Banquets Nancy Loman Scanlon, “Catering Management”, chap.5, Catering Menu Program, chap.7, Catering Menu Pricing and Controls, chap.9, Catering Beverage Management, 3rd edn, (Wiley,2006), 116-133, 156-184, 226-235
6 Planning of Banquet Operations Ezra Eichelberger, “Remarkable Banquet Service”, chap.2, Planning for Banquets, 1st edn, (Wiley, 2014), 26-60
7 Midterm
8 Case Study offering by a Catering Company
9 Managing Banquet Team & Coordination with Other Units Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, chap.11, Working with Other Departments, 2nd edn, (Wiley, 2011), 393-419
10 Production Process, Cost Management and Purchasing Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, chap.7, Production and Service Planning, chap.8, Intermediaries and Suppliers, 2nd edn,, (Wiley, 2011), 265-330
11 Food Receiving, Storage and Inventory Management Stephen B. Shiring, Sr., R. William Bill Jardine, Richard J. Mills, Jr., “Introduction to Catering, Ingredients for Success”, chap.8, Organizing the Event,1st edn, (Wiley,2000) , 207-217 Chris Thomas, Bill Hansen, “Off Premise Catering Management”, chap.11, Purchasing, Receiving, and Storing Foods, 3rd edn., (Wiley, 2012), 404-416
12 Revenue & Cost Control in Banquet Operations Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, chap.10 Financial Controls and Reports, 2nd edn, (Wiley, 2011), 353-390
13 Sales & Marketing of Banquets Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, chap.2, Sales & Marketing, 2nd edn, (Wiley, 2011), 35-105
14 Project Presentations
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Ezra Eichelberger ,“Remarkable Banquet Service”, 1st edn. (Wiley, 2014)  ISBN-10:1118412036

Patti J. Shock, Cherly Sgovio, John M. Stefanelli, “On-Premise Catering”, 2nd edn, (Wiley, 2011) ISBN-12: 978-0470551752

Patti J. Shock, John M. Stefanelli, “A Meeting Planner’s Guide to Catered Events”, 1st edn, (Wiley, 2009)  ISBN-10: 0470124113

Nancy Loman Scanlon, “Catering Management”, 3rd edn, (Wiley,2006)  ISBN-10:1118091493

Stephen B. Shiring, Sr., R. William Bill Jardine, Richard J. Mills, Jr., “Introduction to Catering, Ingredients for Success”, 1st edn, (Wiley,2000) ISBN-10: 0176433708

Chris Thomas, Bill Hansen, “Off Premise Catering Management”, 3rd edn., (Wiley, 2012),  ISBN-10: 0470889713

Suggested Readings/Materials

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EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
20
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
4
65
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
35
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
2
6
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
12
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
15
Final Exams
1
26
    Total
145

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

Successfully applies theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts

X
2

Carries best practices in terms of work and food security, safety and hygiene in food production

X
3

Appreciates, evaluates and makes decisions regarding to visual, textual and nutritional data with respect to food production and presentation

X
4

Recognizes and evaluates the impact of gastronomy on culture and society

X
5

Assumes responsibility for solving complex problems that may occur in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, both individually and as a team member

X
6

Evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with a critical approach and effectively communicate their ideas and suggestions for solutions in written and oral form.

X
7

Possesses necessary knowledge and skills in relevant fields such as gastronomy, design, law and management and effectively apply them to the practice of Culinary Arts

8

Uses the technological tools related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts effectively

9

Updates and improve the knowledge, skills and competencies related to Gastronomy and Culinary Arts with lifelong learning awareness and sustainability with an ethical approach

X
10

Collects data in the areas of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. (European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1)

X
11

Speaks a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently

12

Relates the knowledge gained through the history of humanity to the field of expertise

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest