Food and Beverage Services Restaurant Quiz

Restaurant knowledge Food and Beverage Service Quiz Questions and Answers:

Question: What does the term “prix fixe” refer to in a restaurant?
(a) A type of coffee
(b) A fixed price for a meal with several courses
(c) A type of cuisine
(d) A type of sauce

Answer. (b)

Question: What is the difference between a waiter and a server?
(a) A waiter is responsible for taking orders and serving food, while a server is responsible for greeting customers and seating them at their tables
(b) A waiter is a male employee, while a server is a female employee.
(c) There is no difference between the two terms – they are interchangeable
(d) A waiter is more experienced

Answer. (a)

Question: What is the name for a restaurant that serves food from a specific region or country?
(a) Buffet
(b) Steakhouse
(c) Bistro
(d) Ethnic restaurant

Answer. (d)

Question: What does F & B stand for in the context of the hospitality industry?
(a) Food and bar
(b) Food and beverage
(c) Fast and busy
(d) Fish and bread

Answer. (b)

Question: What name is given to the container to carry uneaten food home from a restaurant?
(a) Doggy bag
(b) Piggybank
(c) Horsebox
(d) Cat basket

Ans. (a)

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Question: What is a sommelier?
(a) A chef who specializes in desserts
(b) A wine expert who assists customers with wine selection and service
(c) A server who greets and seats guests in a restaurant
(d) A bartender who specializes in creating craft cocktails

Answer. (b)

Question: What type of restaurant is known for serving grilled or barbecued meat?
(a) Sushi restaurant
(b) Seafood restaurant
(c) Steakhouse
(d) Vegetarian restaurant

Answer. (c)

Question: What does the term “mise en place” refer to in F & B service?
(a) The area where food is cooked
(b) The process of organizing and preparing ingredients and equipment before service
(c) The person in charge of managing the kitchen staff
(d) The station where dishes are plated and garnished

Answer. (b)

Question: What is the name of a restaurant that specializes in desserts and sweet treats?
(a) Bakery
(b) Cafe
(c) Patisserie
(d) Bistro

Answer. (c)

Question: What is the difference between a la carte and table d’hote menus?
(a) A la carte menus offer a limited number of items, while table d’hote menus have a larger selection.
(b) A la carte menus offer fixed-price meals, while table d’hote menus allow customers to choose individual dishes.
(c) A la carte menus are served to individual diners, while table d’hote menus are served family-style
(d) A la carte menus are only available during lunch hours, while table d’hote menus are only available during dinner hours.

Answer. (b)

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Question: What is the name for a restaurant that is designed to resemble a French farmhouse or country home?
(a) Bistro
(b) Brasserie
(c) Cafe
(d) Farmhouse restaurant

Answer. (a)

Question: What is the purpose of a food runner in a restaurant?
(a) To take customers’ orders and serve their meals
(b) To manage the kitchen staff and ensure that food is prepared properly
(c) To deliver food to the correct table and ensure that each dish meets the customers’ expectations
(d) To provide recommendations on food and wine pairings

Answer. (c)

Question: What is the name for a restaurant that has a rotating platform that offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area?
(a) Revolving restaurant
(b) Rooftop restaurant
(c) Floating restaurant
(d) Beachfront restaurant

Answer. (a)

Question: What is the corkage fee?
(a) A fee charged by a restaurant for opening and serving a bottle of wine brought in by a customer
(b) A fee charged by a customer for bringing their own bottle of wine to a restaurant
(c) A fee charged by a restaurant for using their wine glasses and decanters
(d) A fee charged by a customer for using the restaurant’s wine glasses and decanters

Answer. (a)

Question: What is the name for a type of restaurant that serves small plates or appetizers?
(a) Buffet
(b) Tapas restaurant
(c) Bistro
(d) Diner

Answer. (b)

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Question: What is the purpose of a tasting menu?
(a) To offer customers a selection of the restaurant’s most popular dishes
(b) To allow customers to create their own meals by choosing individual dishes
(c) To showcase the chef’s creativity and skill through a series of courses
(d) To provide customers with a quick and affordable dining option

Answer. (c)

Question: What type of restaurant is known for serving a variety of dishes from different countries?
(a) Ethnic restaurant
(b) Fast food restaurant
(c) Buffet
(d) Fusion restaurant

Answer. (d)

Question: What is the purpose of a restaurant reservation system?
(a) To ensure that every customer is seated immediately upon arrival
(b) To allow customers to order and pay for their meals in advance
(c) To manage the flow of customers and allocate tables efficiently
(d) To provide customers with a personalized dining experience

Answer. (c)

Question: What type of restaurant primarily serves traditional cuisine in a casual and relaxed atmosphere?
(a) Fine dining
(b) Cafe
(c) Brasserie
(d) Fast food

Answer. (c)

Question: What is a “floating island” in the context of French cuisine?
(a) A type of soup made with seafood and vegetables
(b) A dessert consisting of meringue floating on a pool of custard
(c) A type of cheese commonly used in French cooking
(d) A method of cooking vegetables in boiling water followed by rapid cooling in ice water

Answer. (b)

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Question: Which type of restaurant offers a variety of cooked meats and side dishes, often served buffet-style?
(a) Steakhouse
(b) Barbecue restaurant
(c) Buffet restaurant
(d) Diner

Answer. (b)

Question: Which type of restaurant typically offers a variety of Italian dishes, including pizza and pasta?
(a) Bistro
(b) Trattoria
(c) Cafe
(d) Deli

Answer. (b)

Question: What type of restaurant specializes in dishes made from grilled or roasted meats?
(a) Diner
(b) Steakhouse
(c) Barbecue restaurant
(d) Buffet restaurant

Answer. (b)

Question: Which type of restaurant typically serves a wide variety of sandwiches, salads etc items?
(a) Trattoria
(b) Deli
(c) Buffet restaurant
(d) Bistro

Answer. (b)

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