Remarkable Banquet Service provides readers with straightforward advice on all aspects of successful banquet services, an important market for today's professional. With the catering and events market expanding rapidly, quality service is an absolute necessity for success in the event planning industry. This text covers everything from food and beverage service skills, such as setting up a buffet, pouring wine, and clearing tables, to managing staff and coordinating with vendors such as florists, wedding planners, and DJs. Throughout, more than 100 photos and 40 illustrations illustrate key service points such as buffet set-up, proper plate handling, and synchronized service techniques, as well as guidelines for handling specific events including business luncheons, fund-raising events, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, and wine-tasting dinners . Remarkable Banquet Service is the ideal text for banquet service courses in culinary and event management programs and is the perfect resource for working professionals looking to brush up on their skills or better manage their catering staff.