SS2 Catering Craft Practices Lesson Note on Accompaniments

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Topic: Accompaniments.

Sub topic 1:  Meaning of food and table accompaniment.

Sub topic 2:  Types of accompaniment, uses and advantages of food accompaniment.

Sub topic 3: Table accompaniment.

An accompaniment is something served at the same time in the same place as something else. It is an item that is added or served because it goes with something. Accompaniments offered with certain dishes are mainly to assist in improving the flavor or to counteract richness. Table accompaniments are to aid eating by placing the wares needed while eating of the customer/guest.

Definition: Accompaniments are condiments or seasoning offered to a customer to add to improve the flavor of dish. They are offered separately with a dish. Depending on the nature, style and extent of the menu on offer, there will be a variety of food items available which support the service of a range of dishes. They include: Hors-d’oeuvres and other appetizers.

Traditionally hors d’oeuvres are a selection of salads, fish and meats. The selection can be served plated or offered as a selection from a tray or hors-d’oeuvres tray already dressed with the accompaniment alongside with it.

Types of accompaniment.

There are two types of accompaniment:

1. Food accompaniments.
2. Table accompaniments.

Uses of food accompaniment.

• To assist in improving the flavour.
• To enrich a dish.
• To add to the bulk of the dish.
• It gives greater satisfaction.
• They help to digest some food.
• To improve the colour of the food.
• It provides moistness to the dish.

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