Cocktail party planning program (a)

First, the definition of the cocktail party

Cocktail party is also known as cocktail party (cocktailparty), the form of the cocktail party is more flexible, do not need to be as complex as the banquet and the constraints of the cocktail party to the main drinks, slightly prepared snacks, not set or less set of seats, only set a small table or a tea table So that guests can move around freely. The time to hold a cocktail party is more flexible, noon, afternoon, evening can be. Guests arrive at the reception can come and go freely, without constraints. Cocktail party usually prepared more varieties of alcohol, cocktails and a variety of mixed drinks and fruit juices, sodas, mineral water, generally do not use or less use of spirits. Food is mostly sandwiches, breadtoasts, small sausages, fried spring rolls and other kinds of snacks served on toothpicks. Drinks and food by the waiter with a tray break, but also some placed on a small table.

Second, the characteristics of the cocktail party

The cocktail party is relatively short, about an hour or so. The service method is flexible, and the waiters are responsible for their own responsibilities and division of labor.

Third, the type of cocktail party

There are many ways to categorize the cocktail party

1, according to the theme of the cocktail party

The cocktail party generally have a clear theme, such as the wedding cocktail party, the opening cocktail party, hospitality cocktail party, the introduction of the product cocktail party, celebrating the celebration of cocktail party, the signing ceremony, the housewarming, birthday celebration and so on the cocktail party. This classification is very meaningful to the organizers, for the service sector, should be for different themes, with different decorations, wine and food varieties.

2, according to the organization of the form of points

According to the organization of the form of points of the cocktail party there are two major categories, one is a special cocktail party; a class of formal banquet before the cocktail party special cocktail party held separately, including the signing, the organizer and the guests to give speeches and so on, fashion shows, song and dance performances, and so on. Specialized cocktail party can be divided into buffet cocktail party and canapé cocktail party, buffet cocktail party is generally in the lunch or dinner time, while canapé cocktail party is mostly in the afternoon tea time. Banquet before the cocktail party is relatively simple, its function is only as a banquet before the guests, in the more grand banquet held before the guests waiting for a form of cold; there are also such a cocktail party as a banquet point, speech welcome opportunity; there are also in order to provide guests with a free exchange of contact with the feelings of the place, because when the banquet began, each person has returned to their seats, only with their own table Guests talk

3, according to the way to charge points

From the service industry, the more important is to charge the way to classify, involved in the arrangements, organization and cost of the cocktail party.

(1) Timed consumption cocktail party Timed consumption cocktail party is also known as the package time cocktail party. Usually the guests will only need to set the number of guests, time can be arranged, how much to consume in the end of the end of the cocktail party. Timed cocktail party is characterized by "time", usually 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours several kinds. Fixed small time, the guests can only be in a fixed time to participate in the cocktail party, time will no longer serve drinks. For example, there is a timed reception from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the number of people is 250 people. The bar provides 1 hour to drink alcohol, that is, before 5:00 no supply of alcohol, 5:00 began to supply, any guest to drink, but to 6:00 on the whole no longer supply any alcohol.

(2) Measured consumption cocktail party measured consumption cocktail party is based on the number of drinks consumed by the guests in the cocktail party settlement. This kind of wine will neither limit the time of wine, nor limit the variety of drinks, only according to the needs of the guests. Generally there are two types of deluxe and ordinary type, ordinary type of measurement of consumption cocktail party is requested by the guests, usually liquor varieties are limited to popular brands; and deluxe type of liquor can be set out some of the more famous brand of liquor, for guests to choose to drink. In the cocktail party, the actual amount of alcohol on how much to calculate how much, after the end of the cocktail party, according to the amount of alcohol consumption checkout. So it's called metered consumption.

(3) quota consumption cocktail party refers to the amount of guest consumption has been fixed, the bar in accordance with the number of guests and consumption to arrange the varieties and quantity of alcohol. This will often be linked with the buffet. Guests in the booking of the cocktail party, the first to determine the amount of money consumed by each guest, and then determine the proportion of drinks and food, the food part of the head chef is responsible for, the wine part of the bar is responsible for. The bar then rationalizes the varieties, brands and quantities of drinks according to the amount of consumption confirmed by the guests. This drink will be carefully calculated, because the consumption amount has been set, that is, in the varieties, brands and quantities to give the guests a sense of satisfaction, but also to control the cost of drinks.

(4) now pay for the cocktail party now pay for the cocktail party used in the performance of the evening, the host is only responsible for the guests of the entrance volume and performance programs. Guests like what drinks, it is up to them to decide, but they must pay the bill. For this kind of cocktail party, the bar only prepares the general brand of drinks, the main purpose of the guests to come is to watch the show, rather than drinking drinks. This kind of reception is held in many large hotels, such as fashion shows, concerts, dances and so on.

(5) take-out type of cocktail party because some guests want to hold a cocktail party in their own company or home to show their status and row, the bar will be charged for the type of standardized preparation of drinks, utensils and bar tools, transported to the guests designated place. This type of cocktail party should pay attention to is the preparation work to be done fully, because unlike in the hotel, short of what temporary can be supplemented. Ice and glasses should be very well prepared, and be prepared for the possibility that the guest's place of residence will not be able to provide ice and glass cleaning equipment. Be prepared for the fact that the place where you are staying will not be able to provide you with ice and glass cleaning facilities, and that you will have enough drinks of all types. In addition to the "fixed consumption" cocktail party can be shipped according to the fixed amount of alcohol, other forms of consumption of the cocktail party would rather ship some more varieties, the number of drinks to go, rather than wait until there is not enough alcohol and then transported.

Fourth, the cocktail bar set

The details of the cocktail party held to determine the details of the party is usually booked by the Ministry of banquets out of a banquet notification form, which lists a detailed list of guests scheduled cocktail party time, date, number of people and requirements, which is also divided into the duties of various departments, kitchen, bar equipment arrangements, security, restaurant services, art, engineering and other specific arrangements. The bar is based on the requirements of the guests to set up a variety of different forms of cocktail party bar, which is called barsetup. cocktail party bar set up in the form of soft drinks bar, domestic wine bar, standard bar and luxury bar.

1, soft drink bar

Soft drink bar refers to the setup of non-alcoholic beverages. Usually only use fruit juice, soda, mineral water, mixed fruit punch these non-alcoholic drinks to set the bar. Sometimes beer is also used. This kind of bar setup is mostly used in the welcome reception, signing ceremony, product introduction and reception.

2, domestic wine bar

Domestic wine bar settings, in addition to soft drinks also use several domestic wine. In general, 5 to 6 kinds of domestic wines can be used, such as Moutai wine, Wuliangye wine. This bar setup is mostly used in small banquets of Chinese food.

3, the standard bar

The standard bar set is the most widely used in the reception of the most one. Almost 80/100 or more of the bar settings in the reception are standard bar. So in restaurants, hotels, standard bar drink varieties should be used in the form of a set of "standard menu" to determine down. In the standard bar, generally only supply simple mixed drinks, do not supply cocktails, especially complex cocktails. Due to the actual situation of the various hotels, hotels are different, the use of liquor varieties may not be the same. In practice, the standard bar set up in addition to soft drinks, beer can also be set up to use commonly used spirits and aperitifs, such as: gin, whiskey, brandy, rum, vodka.

4, luxury bar

Luxury bar in the cocktail party set up to use more varieties of ` liquor, is a more brand-name liquor in a form of set up, according to the requirements of the guests, the use of the most expensive liquor. Deluxe bar using the liquor there is no fixed form, as long as the guests need, have to do, do our best to meet the requirements of the guests of the above four cocktail bar setup form in restaurants, hotels are often used. However, due to the number of people at each cocktail party, consumption of different, the number of bar settings, the new supply of liquor varieties also differ. In general, the number of bars is set by the number of people at the reception, about every 150 guests set a bar. Varieties are based on the hotel's alcohol prices and guests' consumption requirements, with the guests to discuss the decision.

V. Cocktail party work procedures

1, the preparation of the cocktail party

(1) According to the requirements of the organizer and the hotel design layout cocktail party standards.

(2) Prepare a small square dining table or a small round dining table, the number should be appropriate, tablecloth on the table. Prepare napkins, cups, ashtrays, toothpick holders, flowers, vases, etc., all the table settings should be consistent.

(3) according to the cocktail party notification list to prepare all kinds of drinks, set up a good wine table.

(4) A variety of bartending equipment ready.

(5) Check the dress code of the staff attending the reception.

(6) a few minutes before the start of the cocktail party, the waiter tray with drinks, standing at the entrance to the ballroom, ready to welcome guests. And send a welcome drink

2, the reception in the service

(1) alcoholic beverages service

1) a variety of alcoholic beverages by the waiter to let (cocktails by the guests in the wine table directly to the bartender to want to be, now want to be now mixing), as guests are standing meal, mobility, so the waiter in the letting the wine posture must be standardized, with a hand to tow drag tray, the other hand is ready to The other hand is always ready to stretch forward to protect the tray. When making drinks, you must concentrate your mind, pay attention to the front and back, and take the initiative to give the drinks to the guests. Walking, such as too many guests, crowded, really can not pass, we must politely say to the guests, "Sorry, please give way", to be guests to pass through the open, never pull the guests and forced to pass by hand. In the design of alcoholic beverages, large cocktails can be used as special drinks in the reception.

2) When the guests and hosts toast to let the drinks must be timely, such as champagne, to ensure that the toast manpower a glass of champagne.

3) Let the drinks should pay attention to cooperation, waiters do not enter the venue at the same time. And return at the same time, resulting in the field of unmanned service

4) There should be a person responsible for the recovery of empty glasses, in order to keep the desktop clean. Let the wine waiter do not let the wine while collecting empty cups, that is very unhygienic. But sometimes guests will just use the wine glass initiative on the waiter's tray and another change of drinks, encountered this situation, there is no need to stop guests, so as not to cause misunderstanding

(2) serving

1) in the cocktail party before the start of the first half an hour of all kinds of dried fruits on the small table, before the first ten minutes of all kinds of bread on the small table.

2) After the start of the reception, a variety of hot dishes hot, and always pay attention to the withdrawal of a variety of empty dishes. Due to the cocktail table small, hot food more, service to seize the time to clean up the table to keep the table clean

3) In the cocktail party before the end of each small table placed a plate of scented towels, scented towels, the number of not less than the number of guests at the table.

(3) snack service

1) Let the snack waiter is best followed by the drink waiter, so that guests can take food and drink.

2) To pay attention to more far from the small table guests, especially sitting in the hall on both sides of the female guests and the elderly and infirm.

3) At the end of the reception, there are still guests have not left, there should be a person to continue to serve.

3, the end of the cocktail party

(1) the end of the cocktail party, the waiter should warmly and politely send off the guests, and welcome guests to come back.

(2) If the guests bring their own drinks, they should count them immediately and ask the guests to look at them.

(3) cleaning tableware, clean the site

Cocktail party planning program (2)

First, the feasibility of the activities analyzed:

1. In order to organize this activity, the department specifically invited the instructor proficient in the planning of the cocktail party;

2. The department has a "International Hospitality Management Program", the students will provide strong human and intellectual support for the success of the cocktail party.

3. The College of Tourism has a venue for the "Cocktail Party" (Administrative Lecture Hall of the College of Tourism);

4. This activity has received the support and affirmation of the general branch of the Department of Tourism Management, the counselor teacher of the Student Union, Ms. Wang Tingting, as well as many teachers;

5. Student Union Outreach Department is actively mobilized to pull the event funding.

6. Department of Tourism Management General Committee, the Student Union has a number of pragmatic student cadres, they have a strong ability to organize a variety of activities, and experienced, for the success of this event has laid a good foundation.

Second, the activities of the background

This year is the second year of the construction of the International Tourism Island in Hainan, the construction work is in order, in full swing. In response to the "International Tourism Island construction" call, Hainan University College of Tourism, "the tenth Tourism Style Festival" and opened the curtain.

The Department of Tourism Management was just established in September last year, in order to seriously implement the combination of teaching and practice, ( ) to deepen the exchange of experience between the school and the college and the various departments of the hospital, and to promote better communication between teachers and teachers, teachers and students, students and students, especially the cocktail party, to provide each other with a platform for exchanges, and take the opportunity to display the results of the department was established a semester. In order to be able to get in the exchange of growth, in communication to enhance understanding, in the discussion to seek **** progress.

Third, the purpose of the activity

1, through the cocktail party, expand the influence of tourism style festival, fully demonstrate the charm of the College of Tourism, show the style of the students of the University of Shanghai.

2, through the cocktail party, to further strengthen the communication between Hainan University and the College of Tourism, enhance the understanding of the College of Tourism departments, as well as between teachers and students of the various departments, to provide students with an excellent opportunity to expand the circle of socialization.

3, through the cocktail party, to provide students with an extraordinary interpersonal communication platform, so that students take this platform, experience foreign social culture and its social ways.

4, through the cocktail party, to expand the cultural quality of our hospital atmosphere, enrich the extracurricular cultural life of students.

5, through the cocktail party, to give students a platform to show themselves, exercise the students' social skills, in order to let students become a high-quality tourism talent for the future construction of Hainan International Tourism Island.

Fourth, the theme of the event

Communication between you and me, unlimited excitement

Fifth, the organizer

Hainan University, College of Tourism, Tourism Management Department of the Youth League General Branch, the Student Union

Sixth, the event time

**May 7, 2009 (proposed)

Seventh, the event venue

College of Tourism, the Fourth Teaching Building Administration Lecture Hall

VIII. Procedures

(a) Preparation

Subgroups and division of labor

Coordination group: responsible for the planning of the cocktail party, the pre-coordination and the implementation of the whole process of the cocktail party, supervise the work progress of the other groups, and deal with the activities of the various situations in a timely manner, so as to achieve the flexibility of scheduling.

Outreach team: responsible for the supply of materials for the cocktail party, contact with commercial sponsors, do a good job of budgeting for the event, and control spending.

Publicity team: responsible for the cocktail party and the cocktail party etiquette knowledge of publicity, collection and collation of the Department of Travel and Tourism Management style show content, design and production of invitations.