(1) Confirm the list of invited guests;

(2) according to the social status and work status of the guests, determine the specifications of the banquet;

(3) Issue a formal invitation:

Confirm the time of the banquet

The time arrangement should fully consider that both the host and the guest are suitable. Sometimes it is really difficult to take care of both, so it is natural to consider the convenience of the guests. Generally, it should not be arranged on the occasion of the other party's major festivals and important activities or when there are taboos.

Confirm the location of the banquet

(1) specifications should be considered, and the high specifications should be arranged in a superior hotel or conference hotel; General specifications are arranged in suitable hotels according to the situation.

(2) We should consider the party's target. For guests with high cultural quality and a certain status, special emphasis should be placed on the hygiene and environment of the party.

4. Print and distribute invitations Invitations Invitations to invite guests to the banquet can be printed on red or pink cards, and the time and place of the banquet, the name of the banquet and the name of the invited person should be clearly written. If the other party needs a reply, write clearly the words "waiting for a good reply". Invitations should be delivered in advance to show sincerity and give each other time to prepare. Informal informal informal dinner can be invited without invitation, or directly by phone.

5. The layout of the banquet hall The layout of the banquet hall and lounge depends on the nature and form of the activity. The official venue layout should be serious, solemn and generous, and neon lights should not be used for decoration. Flowers, bonsai and evergreen trees can all be used for ornament. If there is a band playing the national anthem or dinner music, the band should not get too close, and the music should be light. It is best to arrange some music that the main guests like. Banquet lounge usually has a small coffee table or a small round table, just like a reception.

6. The principle of menu arrangement The menu at the banquet should be reasonably determined within the budget standard according to the nature, purpose, form and specifications of the banquet. At present, many hotels have special banquets with the theme of "Teacher Xie Banquet", which can be directly selected. You can order your own food if you want. When arranging recipes, you should usually pay attention to the following four principles:

(1) Hello, host and guest. The choice of dishes is mainly based on the taste preferences of the guests, and you can also choose the local specialties of the host.

(2) Reasonable collocation. Including the collocation of meat and vegetables, the collocation of nutrition, the collocation of seasonal dishes and traditional dishes, and the collocation of vegetables and drinks, and strive to be reasonable.

(3) Balanced nutrition. Western food should pay attention to the coordination of main course side dishes and seafood meat, while Chinese food should be mixed with meat and vegetables, with North-South flavor.

(4) Do what you can. According to the budget, reasonably confirm the variety, quantity and price of dishes.

Supplementary reference:

(1) Lai cuisine is exquisite and delicious, pleasing to the eye, with outstanding features;

(2) Eating habits and taboos of guests;

(3) Hot and cold, sweet and salty, color and fragrance.

7. Seats and reasonable arrangement of seats

Seats at banquets, especially at formal banquets, express the courtesy and respect of the host to the guests, so we should pay attention to properly arranging seats for the banquet staff. The general principle is to arrange according to the principle of protocol order, but it should also be flexible, so that the seating arrangement is conducive to the conversation between the host and the guest, thus enhancing the friendship between the host and the guest.

(1) Seating Banquets generally need to arrange tables and seats in advance so that the people attending the banquet can take their places. The arrangement of seats can also show respect for guests.

(2) The location of the reservation table depends on the distance from the main table. Subject to the host's desk, high on the right and low on the left, near high and far low.

(3) Seating arrangement ① Centering on the host's seat. If the hostess participates, the host and hostess will be taken as the benchmark, and they will be arranged in order from top right to bottom left. (2) Arrange the main guests in the most distinguished position, that is, the right hand position of the host; The wife of the guest of honor was placed in the right hand position of the hostess. (3) the host's entourage, as far as possible with the guests, easy to talk, but also avoid sitting together, snubbing the guests. (4) after the seat is determined, the seat card and the table card are placed in front of the table and in the middle of the table.

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