Exploring Food Service Types and Standards

• Hospitality
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain:

• Understand the general scope and scale of the hospitality industry in the UK

Today's plan 

1. Recap of stocks and soups
2. Get out laptops 
3. After test has been completed carry on with PDP,CV & covering letter .
4. Task 702 a 

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Additional reading: 

From your current knowledge. what types of businesses make up the hospitality industry? Write down as many as you can think of.

Hospitality Industry in the UK

The UK hospitality industry is diverse and includes restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes, catering services, and much much more.

Statistics: 

The UK hospitality sector is comprised of approximately 143,000 businesses, employs around 1.8 million people and, in 2019, generated £40.4 billion in Gross Value Added. As well as providing jobs and contributing to the economy, hospitality plays a vital role at the heart of communities up and down the country, giving a welcoming space for people to come together (Gov.uk, 2021). 

Types of Food Service

1. Table Service: Wait staff serves food at the table. 

2. Assisted Service: Customers serve themselves but are assisted by staff. 

3. Self-Service: Customers serve themselves completely. 

4. Single-Point Service: Food is served from a central counter.

 5. Specialized or In Situ Service: Food is prepared and served at the customer's location.

Table Service

- Fine dining restaurants 

- Restaurants

- Upscale hotels 

- Formal events

- Linen Lounge restaurant 

Assisted Service

- Buffet-style restaurants 

- Cafeterias e.g. Cafe Met 

- Some fast-food chains

Self-Service

- Fast-food restaurants 

- Cafes 

- Food courts

- Hotel breakfast 

- Cruise ship restaurants 

Single-Point Service

- Street food vendors 

- Takeaway counters e.g. coffee shop, cafe 

- Ice cream parlours

Specialized or In Situ Service

- Mobile catering 

- Food trucks 

- Catering for events

- Aeroplane, train 

- Hospital 

Start your research in two's : 

1/ What is the size and scope of the hospitality industry in the Uk .

2/What are the key influences 

3/ What are the key roles of professional bodies 

What is the role of a professional bodies?

Key Roles:

Setting and Maintaining Standards: They establish and enforce professional standards for service quality and conduct, helping to maintain a high reputation for the entire industry.

Professional Development & Lifelong Learning: Bodies like the Institute of Hospitality promote professionalism and provide training, education, and accreditation programs to help members enhance their skills and advance their careers.

Networking and Knowledge Sharing: They offer platforms for professionals from various sectors to connect, exchange knowledge, and build valuable relationships within the industry.

Advocacy and Voice: Professional bodies serve as a unified voice for the hospitality industry, advocating for its interests with governments and other regulatory bodies.

Compliance and Guidance: They help members understand and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that businesses operate safely and responsibly.

Recognition and Certification: Membership and qualifications from these bodies offer a recognized mark of professionalism and achievement for individuals, boosting their credibility

Key roles 

Compliance and Guidance: They help members understand and adhere to legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring that businesses operate safely and responsibly.

Recognition and Certification: Membership and qualifications from these bodies offer a recognized mark of professionalism and achievement for individuals, boosting their credibilit

Professional bodies 

Key professional associations in the UK hospitality sector include UKHospitality (representing businesses), the Institute of Hospitality (for individual managers), and the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) (for hospitality decision-makers). Other prominent bodies include the National Caterers Association (NCASS) for caterers and the Hotel Marketing Association for hotel marketing professionals.

For Businesses & Organizations

UKHospitality: This is the UK's leading trade body for the hospitality sector, formed by the merger of the British Hospitality Association (BHA) and the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). It represents hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses to government and other stakeholders.

Professional bodies 

Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA): HOSPA serves as the home for hospitality decision-makers, focusing on networking, information sharing, and professional development for its members.

For Specific Sectors

National Caterers Association (NCASS): An industry group dedicated to supporting caterers across the UK.

Hotel Marketing Association: A dedicated association for professionals involved in hotel marketing.

Professional Association for Catering Education (PACE): An organization that represents individuals and institutions involved in hospitality and catering education and training. 

Craft Guild of Chefs

“A body of professional Chefs committed to the advancement of useful knowledge and skills to support the industry and wider community. Where culinary knowledge has status is valued and respected. “

We firmly believe that Chefs should have a clear voice, a right to enhancement of their career development, the right to inclusion in decision making in industry, education and training.

https://craftguildofchefs.org/about-us

What is a primary role of a professional body?

1. Set industry standards
2. Conduct market research
3. Provide professional development
4. Increase product sales

What are the key influences
in hospitality ?

What challenges does hospitality
face ?

What businesses are included in hospitality?

Sources

Gov.uk

Ulster Hospitality 

UKHospitality

Statista

The Caterer (magazine)

ResDiary  & BDO - company reports

Library e-books/books/magazines

What you must do! 

 In groups students are to  produce a written summary or presentation covering:

Scope and size

Economic importance

Key influences

Professional associations

Legal requirements