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Types and Rules for Writing Menus

The document outlines various types of menus, including static, cyclic, a la carte, and table d’hote, each with distinct characteristics. It also provides rules for writing menus, such as the order of dishes, capitalization, and naming conventions to enhance appeal. Additionally, it lists examples of protein, staples, and combinations for menu items.

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Types and Rules for Writing Menus

The document outlines various types of menus, including static, cyclic, a la carte, and table d’hote, each with distinct characteristics. It also provides rules for writing menus, such as the order of dishes, capitalization, and naming conventions to enhance appeal. Additionally, it lists examples of protein, staples, and combinations for menu items.

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MENU

menu – list of food items to be included in a meal.


Juice- concentrated form of the fruit.
Drink- diluted form of the fruit.
Types of menu
Static- on this menu the same dishes may be offered every-day. Eg. kfc
Cyclic menu-this type of menu offers dishes that may change every day over a
one-week or two-week period and then repeated in that same order.
a la carte- this means that each item is listed and priced separately on the menu. The
customer selects the items he/she wishes.
table d’hote- when a selection of complete meals is offered at a set price.
RULES TO FOLLOW WHEN WRITING MENUS
· Dishes should be written in the order in which they will be served.
· Capitalize the first letter of each item.
· Do not repeat food in menu items. (eg fish in appetizer, main dish and dessert)
· Choose desserts that blend with the season.
· Choose a variety of cooking methods.
· The methods of cooking are always written in the past.
· Name each dish to stimulate appetite. (Caribbean fruit cup, island fresh green vegetables)
· Separate courses using a line
PROTEIN
FISH IN CREOLE SAUCE
SANCOCHE
STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
ROSEMARY CHICKEN
BAKED CHICKEN
SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN
HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN
GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN
CURRY CHICKEN
STAPLES
VEGETABLE/FRIED/ PUMPKIN/SPINACH/SPANISH RICE

LASAGNA SPINACH BEANS

BREADFRUIT/POTATO/DASHEEN/ TANNIA/ SWEET POTATO/PASTA SALAD


PROVISION PIE
SCALLOPED POTATO/DASHEEN

POTATO JACKETS

BREADED PLANTAIN
PROTEIN AND STAPLE COMBO
LASAGNA (MINCED MEAT/ SPINACH/BEANS)
MEATY MARINARA
BANANA PIE WITH TUNA OR CODFISH
CHICKEN POTATO PIE
SHEPHERDS PIE
TOSSED OR ARRANGED SALAD
DRINK

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