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BAnquetology for meeting-goers
As part of a possible trend, a Florida hotel is trying to get away from rubber chicken dinners by offering something called Banquetology — described as a stylized meal for both the eyes and the palate.
“Banquetology® fuses three emerging trends – right-sized food portions, a variety of menu options, and eye-pleasing presentations,†says a press release.
Food carts provide an efficient way to serve guests, plus showcasing the colorful bounty of food as guests pick and choose what they would like to try. Each dish is served on a chafer plate so portions are right-sized and nutritious.
“The smaller portion also allows for greater exchanges between attendees, since they are not rushing to eat a huge meal to stay on track with the meeting’s agenda,†says the company.
Additionally, each dish is carefully designed, allowing the chef to create not only palate-pleasing appetizers, entrees and desserts, but movable feasts for the eyes, as the eyes are one of the first senses to begin any meal.
“With the proliferation of food networks, celebrity chefs, and culinary magazines, America’s tastes have become more sophisticated and many yearn to try new and inventive menus. Banquetology® helps us to meet these expectations. It provides our guests with a wide variety of menu items in just one seating, as well as having each dish be nutritious and eye appealing,†said Denise Gaines, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront.
The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront has recently completed a $30 million property renovation to include the 16,000 square feet of meeting space and all 270 guest rooms and suites. The resort has also updated its technology fare to include an ultra fast wireless technology offering a boost in range and performance.
Report by David Wilkening
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