Lesson Overview: This lesson focuses on how various technologies are transforming the efficiency and customer experience in the hospitality and catering industries. Pupils will explore the roles of key technologies such as Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS), contactless payments, iPads/tablets, apps, WiFi, QR codes, drones, robots, Near Field Communication (NFC), and LCD displays in improving operations. Through real-life examples and interactive tasks, pupils will gain an understanding of how these technologies contribute to the smooth functioning of hospitality establishments. They will also analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each technology and how these innovations impact both the business and the customer experience.

In this lesson, students will investigate the main causes of food-related ill health, including food poisoning, cross-contamination, and food allergies. Through engaging discussions and real-life scenarios, they will identify contributing factors and propose effective prevention strategies. By the end of the session, students will be equipped to apply food safety principles in hospitality settings, ensuring high standards and safeguarding customer health. This lesson includes structured activities, self-assessment opportunities, and answer keys, making it ideal for both cover lessons and independent learning.

Understanding the Importance of Portion Control in Food Service Objective: Students will explore the concept of portion control, why it is critical in food service and catering, and how it impacts cost. Learning Outcomes: Define portion control and explain its significance in food service. Identify key reasons for maintaining portion control (cost management) Activities: Calculating food costs based on ingredient weight , ingredient costs and dish weight. Calculating Gross and net profit considering verhead costs Brief discussion on the definition of portion control and its role in food and beverage services. Supporting Information Review: Explore key reasons for portion control (cost management, consistency, health, and waste reduction) with examples. Stretch It Challenge Task: Students research, reflect, and write about why portion control is important in a business. Create a visual guide comparing portion control for two dishes, with tips on using portioning tools. Role-play or discuss handling a scenario where a customer complains about portion size. Reflection and Discussion Class discussion on how portion control influences both the business and customer satisfaction, and the impact on profit margins and sustainability.

In this lesson , students explore various media types (print, digital, broadcast) and their role in promoting restaurants. They evaluate the positive and negative impacts of media on society and learn competitive marketing strategies, such as special offers and events. The final task involves pairs creating a 30-second radio advert for a new pizza restaurant, using key promotional techniques. Through discussions, group work, and creative tasks, students reflect on how media and marketing influence customer engagement and business success. Starter activity - Spot the difference Learning objectives and outcomes Tasks Reviews Plenary 60 Minute lesson

Hospitality and Catering Knowledge Assessment This test is designed to evaluate understanding of key topics covered in the Hospitality and Catering course. It includes questions across various skill levels to assess your knowledge and ability to apply what has been learned in practical and theoretical contexts. The test covers the following areas: Introduction to the Course and Job Roles – Understanding different roles in hospitality and their responsibilities. Types of Service – Exploring service styles like buffet, silver service, and family-style dining. Working Conditions and Standards – Awareness of work environments and how standards and ratings impact the industry. Food Provenance and Preparation – Knowledge of sourcing ingredients and creating dishes like vegetable soup. Knife Skills and Practical Cooking – Evaluating your understanding of key kitchen techniques and safe practices. Menu Planning and Cost Control – Understanding how to design a menu, portion control, and manage costs. Food Safety and Health – Recognizing safe storage, causes of spoilage, and methods to prevent foodborne illness. Pastry and Cooking Techniques – Applying knowledge of pastry types, including shortcrust and choux, and understanding heat transfer and the Maillard reaction. Technology in Hospitality – Identifying how modern tools and systems improve efficiency. Evaluation and Presentation – Developing the ability to assess and improve the quality of dishes and their presentation.

Introduction to HACCP and Food Safety Understanding HACCP: Managing Food Safety in Food Businesses Lesson Overview: This lesson introduces students to the importance of health and safety in food businesses and the role of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) in managing food safety risks. Students will explore the 7 principles of HACCP, recognize different types of food hazards, and understand how these principles are applied to ensure safe food handling. Through guided activities, discussions, and critical thinking tasks, students will gain insight into real-world applications of food safety management. Key Topics Covered: Why Health and Safety is Important in Food Businesses: Legal requirements to protect customers. Examples of safe and unsafe practices. Introduction to HACCP: Definition and purpose of HACCP. Simplified explanation of the 7 principles: Hazard Analysis. Determine Critical Control Points (CCPs). Set Critical Limits. Monitor CCPs. Take Corrective Actions. Verify the System. Keep Records. Types of Food Hazards: Biological hazards (e.g., bacteria in raw meat). Chemical hazards (e.g., cleaning agents in food). Physical hazards (e.g., glass or nails in meals). Practical Applications of HACCP: Identifying risks in food handling. Matching hazards to their types. Real-life scenarios and corrective actions. Learning Objectives: All: Identify the importance of health and safety in food businesses. Most: Explain what HACCP is and describe its 7 principles. Some: Analyze real-world food safety risks and propose solutions using HACCP principles. Activities: Safe vs. Unsafe Practices Worksheet: Pupils categorize examples of food handling practices as safe or unsafe and suggest improvements. HACCP Principle Matching Activity: Pupils match hazards (biological, chemical, or physical) to the corresponding HACCP principles. Scenario-Based Critical Thinking Task: Groups analyze food safety risks in real-world situations and present HACCP-based solutions. Assessment Methods: Participation in discussions and group tasks. Accuracy in worksheet and matching activities. Clarity and depth of scenario presentations. Resource Summary: The lesson resource includes: A worksheet on categorizing safe/unsafe practices. Simplified definitions and examples of HACCP principles. A table of food hazards and matching activity. Scenario cards for group work. Teacher guidance notes and answer keys for activities. This lesson provides an engaging and practical approach to understanding food safety and the HACCP system, helping students connect theory to practice.

Lesson Synopsis: Menu Planning This lesson introduces students to the key factors involved in menu planning, with a focus on cost management, seasonal ingredient use, and adapting menus for different occasions and customer expectations. Students will learn how ingredient costs, labor, and overheads influence the pricing of menu items, and why using seasonal ingredients can help keep costs low. The lesson also explores how menus differ across various settings—such as fine dining, fast food, and catering services like hospitals or schools—based on budget and customer expectations. Through discussions and scenario-based activities, students will explore how menus are planned for balance, cost efficiency, quality and consider how different occasions, such as weddings or large events, require specific planning to ensure smooth service. By the end, students will be able to outline key menu planning strategies for a variety of settings and occasions.

Lesson Overview: This Year 10 Hospitality and Catering lesson focuses on helping students understand the essential personal attributes, qualifications, and experiences needed for success in the hospitality industry. Students will explore key attributes such as teamwork, communication, adaptability, customer service, and punctuality, as well as how gaining relevant qualifications and hands-on experience through internships or part-time work can lead to better job prospects and career progression. Lesson Objective: Students will identify and explain the importance of personal attributes, qualifications, and experience in hospitality and catering, and understand how these elements contribute to employability and career advancement. Learning Outcomes: All students will be able to identify basic personal attributes and qualifications required for hospitality roles. Most students will explain how personal attributes, qualifications, and experience affect employability and career progression. Some students will evaluate the significance of these factors in different hospitality roles. Lesson Resources Provided: Introduction: A matching activity where students pair personal attributes (e.g., teamwork, adaptability) with various hospitality roles (e.g., waiter, hotel manager). Scaffolding Information: Key points covering the importance of personal attributes, specific qualifications, and relevant industry experience. Mini Review Task: “Rank the Importance” task where students rank personal attributes, qualifications, and experience in order of importance for a chosen hospitality role. Main Task: Job advertisement creation, where students write job ads for different roles, including the required personal attributes, qualifications, and experience. Plenary Discussion: Class discussion on what makes them the “perfect candidate” for a hospitality role, summarizing the key attributes and qualifications discussed in the lesson. Assessment Questions: A set of 6 questions targeting different levels of understanding (easy, medium, hard) to assess student comprehension of the lesson material. Visual Aids and Illustrations: Images representing personal attributes like teamwork, punctuality, communication skills, adaptability, customer service, and industry-related qualifications. Key Topics Covered: The role of personal attributes (e.g., teamwork, punctuality, communication) in hospitality Industry-specific qualifications and their impact on job prospects The importance of gaining hands-on experience through internships, part-time jobs, and volunteering How experience, skills, and qualifications together lead to employability and career advancement Estimated Duration: 1 hour This lesson includes engaging activities, visual aids, and differentiated tasks to ensure all students can grasp the concepts, making it suitable for a diverse range of learners in Year 10 Hospitality and Catering.

This lesson explores the roles within the brigade system, focusing on the daily responsibilities, skills, and challenges of different chef positions like the Sous Chef and Executive Chef. Students will reflect on the hierarchy’s importance in kitchen operations. Resources include role descriptions, posing questions, links to support videos, a written reflection activity, stretch it task, mini review and a comparison exercise.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of using local produce, focusing on how it supports the environment and the local economy. Students will explore the benefits, such as reduced food miles, sustainability, and support for local farmers, while also considering the challenges of relying solely on local food sources, such as limited variety and seasonal availability. The lesson includes: PowerPoint Presentations: Clear visual explanations and key points on food provenance and sustainability. Video Resources: Engaging visual content to illustrate examples of local food production and its impact. Mini Reviews: Short, focused assessments to check for student understanding after key sections of the lesson. Interactive Tasks: Group activities that encourage collaboration and hands-on learning, such as designing a soup using local produce. Challenge Sheets: Stretch-it questions to encourage deeper thinking, including support materials to guide students through more complex concepts. Final Review and Reflection: A class discussion to consolidate learning and reflect on how students can apply their knowledge in their daily food choices. This resource is ideal for a Key Stage 4 class in Hospitality and Catering, Food Technology, or Geography, and includes everything needed to engage students in the importance of local, sustainable food choices. Please leave a review if you have purchased

Memory updated Overview of Hospitality and Catering Unit of Work: Soup and Food Provenance This unit of work is designed to guide students through the process of learning about food provenance, preparation, and evaluation, with a focus on making and evaluating vegetable soup. The unit integrates a range of engaging resources, including starters, mini reviews, tasks, printouts, differentiated activities, and plenary sessions to ensure students grasp key concepts and practical skills. Lesson Components: Food Provenance - Vegetable Soup Students will explore the origins of ingredients, sustainability, and local food sources, linking this knowledge to the preparation of vegetable soup. Vegetable Soup Research Pupils will investigate different types of vegetable soups, exploring variations in ingredients, nutritional content, and cultural significance. Flavour Profiling and Seasoning This lesson focuses on developing an understanding of how to balance and enhance flavors using seasoning. Pupils will create a flavour profile for their soup and learn the impact of seasoning on the final product. Mise en Place - Time Plan Students will learn how to prepare efficiently in a professional kitchen environment by organizing their tools, ingredients, and time before starting the soup practical. Knife Skills A practical session on knife handling and safety, where students will practice techniques such as chopping, dicing, and julienning, essential for vegetable preparation. Soup Practical In this hands-on session, pupils will put their skills to the test by preparing their own vegetable soup using the techniques and knowledge gained from previous lessons. Soup Evaluation Finally, students will evaluate their soups based on taste, texture, appearance, and overall success. They will also consider ways to improve their dish in the future. Differentiation and Assessment: The unit includes differentiated tasks to accommodate varying skill levels, allowing all students to engage with the material at an appropriate pace. Formative assessment occurs through mini reviews, while summative assessment takes place in the soup practical and evaluation lessons.