Chinese restaurant generally received a banquet, we should first do "eight know three understand": eight know: know the number of tables, the number of people, the banquet standard, the start of the meal time, varieties of dishes and the order of the dishes, the organizer or room number, the method of charging, the invitation to the object. Three understand: understand the customs and habits, life taboos, special needs. Chinese food banquet half an hour before the start of the meal, all the following preparations to be done, waiting to welcome guests to all. For example, the birthday party service process and notes are different from other banquet services.

1, master the guest nationality, identity, religious beliefs, customs and dietary taboos. Know the organizer, banquet date, time, standard, number, location, banquet. Content purpose and special requirements. Understand the high specifications of the banquet whether the need for meeting rooms, lounges, with or without tables and other requirements.

2, tableware preparation: according to the number of tables and menu selection of silverware, porcelain, glassware, tablecloths, cloth, small towels, table skirts, turntables and other necessary items, tableware preparation to leave room. (According to two-tenths of the preparation); prepare a good banquet menu, menu decoration should be beautiful and exquisite.

3, the banquet hall layout: according to the categories of banquets, grade for a reasonable layout, check the lights, room temperature, sound, furniture, facilities intact.

4, environmental health: check the channel, corridor, bathroom. Check the carpet, walls, columns, lighting, curtains, chair surface, ceiling. Check the workroom, backstage. Check artwork, flowers, bonsai.

5, wine and drinks: according to the requirements of the menu to prepare a full range of alcoholic beverages: use a cloth to clean the bottle of alcoholic beverages. Arrange them neatly on the workbench or work cart. According to the requirements of the banquet ready flowers, drinks, cigarettes, fruits.

6, the menu: to facilitate the introduction of the service, and according to the menu listed dishes service requirements, calculate the amount of tableware, special dishes, condiments, service utensils and supplies for the preparation.

7, after the preparatory work is done to stand in the hall room door to meet the guests.

The first step in the Chinese banquet service process is to prepare for the meal, whether the preparation work is done well with the next banquet service can do a good job has a direct relationship. So in this link, the Chinese banquet service foreman, minister should do a good job related to the requirements, inspection and management.