The New Version of the Old Buffet
16:30 28.02.2011
Chelsea Ballroom
Session #120
David Reusche
National Director, Catering Excellence
ARAMARK Higher Education, Philadelphia, PA
Paolo Stefani
National Completion Coordinator
ARAMARK, Chicago, IL
For most caterers, the classic buffet table is an essential element in your daily sales and operations. The continual challenge of updating the design elements and menu items, while respecting the client's budget parameters, is not easy. This challenge is faced daily in the university and college catering market and this session will share creative ideas and solutions for keeping your buffets updated, edgy and affordable.

You will learn:
• Designs and reinvented menus that make your buffet tables fresh and new.
• How, where and why buffet items should be set on the table for the
guests' convenience and the most efficient service flow.
• Creative ideas for keeping hot food hot and cold food cold.
• How to train your staff to set, service and break down buffets efficiently.