Monday, January 31, 2011

Canape Portions

Pre-dinner with drinks
4 per person

Reception/2 hours
10 per person

Wedding reception, no meal
15 per person (ie 12 savoury, 3 sweet)

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Personal Service Skills

Introduce yourself, welcome and then offer to carry ALL bags.
Point out all public rooms for use

Address guests by "Mr and Mrs" until invited otherwise

Dress smartly at all times

Booking - take contact details and visa for guarantee

Bedroom Hints

BEDROOM
bedside table per person
reading light per person - try to get these fixed to wall/hanging low from ceiling
blackour linings in curtains
room guide in each room - local restaurants, things to do etc
200/300 egyptian sheets as standard
co-ordinating cushions/throws
have double ziplink beds so can seel as double/twin
have separate seating/coffee table if possible

Catering tips

Yorkshire puddings cook from frozen. 200' fan for 10 mins.

Alternatives to potato
- mashed
leek and butterbean crush (for 4 people) 550g sliced leeks(roasted 25mins/turn once), 2 cans butterbeans, 2 garlic cloves 150ml milk. heat everything, season and stick blend till crushed. Serve with sausages (cooked in oven in leek pan - leave in off oven to keep warm while finishing)

Business info

Check what dimensions are needed for 5* accreditation (minimum square footage)

Aim for 30-35 full occupancy weeks for s/c, plus part weeks.

Have a separate room for laundry/gurst room management

Be choosy about guests - think locastion and category of people likely to visit.

Sound proofing

Max 6 guests for B&B ?

Walkers - might only stay one night and be muddy !

General decoration/furnishing

Tub chairs from Tesco are a good deal

Get local capenter for furniture to fit rooms

Use commercial iron for bedding

Try to group seating in public areas into small groups.

Bathroom hints

Flooring
- use vinyl for easier cleaning, not so slippery etc


Tiling
- match grouting to tile colour
- use mottled, matt, neutral, larger tiles (not textured)

Sinks
- no lips, smooth lines for easier cleaning
- higher taps for easier cleaning