Chapter 463 Banquet Planning

Not long after the details were read, the bus arrived.

When they got off the car, they saw that they were assigned to an old-fashioned Chinese restaurant. The place was quite large, giving people the feeling of a grand courtyard, but the decoration was a bit old and dull.

"Eight, nine, ten... There are ten private rooms. We will choose the five largest ones closest to the kitchen and clean them up. The others can be locked directly, which will save us cleaning time." The new 'lobby manager' Nian Fusheng began to count the number of private rooms as soon as he entered the yard.

"Let's go to the kitchen directly, measure the straight-line distance, and also check the hall." said Mo Feixiang, who was in charge of the restaurant layout.

"No, Mr. Nian, Mr. Mo, do you mean we have to make five sets of seats? Isn't there enough time?" The contestant following closely behind did not follow the two people's train of thought and interrupted them quickly.

"We definitely can't build five sets, but we need to have a few redundant rooms in case of emergencies."

"Professional!" The fat man complimented him from behind at the right time.

After walking around the restaurant, everyone had a general idea of ​​the situation.

The restaurant is in the shape of a square Chinese character "吕". As soon as you enter the door, you will see a courtyard. There are ten private rooms around the courtyard. After crossing the courtyard, there is a small hall. In addition to the cashier desk, there are more than ten scattered tables in the small hall. The kitchen is located in the middle of the courtyard and the small hall, and is relatively close to the serving of dishes on both sides.

After looking at the whole thing, everyone opened the door of the nearest box and sat around to discuss.

"There are five sets of banquets. Number one is Pine and Crane Evergreen, number two is Flowers and Full Moon, number three is Dominating the World, number four is Top of the Imperial College Entrance Examination, and number five is Students All Over the World. The host has explained the first three. The fourth is obviously a graduation banquet, and the fifth is a teacher appreciation banquet. In my opinion, the highest-priced item of 6888 yuan can get 100 points, which is 20 points lower than the second-highest one. Therefore, 6888 yuan is the must-choose option. What do you think?" The fat man took the card and looked around.

"I have no objection."

"I agree."

"agree."

"agree."

"Then we can first decide which banquet to pair with the required 6 8 8 8, then discuss which dishes to make, make a list, and then discuss what to make next." Seeing that no one had any objection, Zhao Xiaojing followed suit and made the suggestion.

"I suggest pairing it with Chizha Fengyun. Business meals are usually more expensive, and 68888 yuan doesn't seem particularly high in this category. Besides, people who set this price for business meals are generally willing to spend this money and understand the market situation." Nian Fusheng said.

"The price of a business meal is indeed not particularly expensive, but business meals focus more on service. We only have ten people. Even if we can spare three people to be waiters, we can't just serve this private room. Moreover, we are not professionals. I am afraid that if we are a little negligent, we will not get points from the customers." The fat man analyzed, touching his chin.

"Besides, business meals are probably more elaborate, with appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Some of them have to be prepared per person and according to the rules, which is time-consuming," another person added.

"That's true." Nian Fusheng frowned. "Then we should rule out meal number three. In addition, meal number five should also be ruled out. Appreciation banquets shouldn't be too extravagant. Generally, teachers with many students all over the world, whether they are truly frugal or not, have a reputation that is important. It's not appropriate to spread the word about eating a meal at this price."

"Then only birthday banquets, wedding banquets, and graduation banquets are left. In my opinion, birthday banquets are more suitable. The older generation is frugal and generally would not choose a banquet at this price range on their own. So if they can choose a banquet at this price, and it is a family banquet, it means that the family is well-off, the children are filial, and they sincerely hope that the elderly will be happy and live long. In this case, the focus of preparing the banquet is clear, which is to make the elderly happy and comfortable, and then add a few dishes that the younger generation likes to eat. As for middle-aged people, they have elderly parents and young children. At this stage, they can't take care of their own preferences. Their tastes are basically compromised for their families. If the elderly and children are happy with the food, they will be happy too." Zhao Xiaojing had an idea.

"That's a great idea!" The fat man slapped his thigh. "I think it's a good idea. As soon as I said that, inspiration started pouring out of my head. I've already come up with some possible dishes! What do you think?"

"Yes, the older generation was generally frugal and seldom ate at banquets of this price. If we put in a little more thought, it would be easier to give the elderly a surprise beyond their expectations. I agree." Nian Fusheng said.

"Captain Zhao is the best cook among us. It's perfect for him to be the main course for this banquet. Cantonese cuisine emphasizes lightness and quality ingredients, which also suits the tastes of the elderly. I agree!"

"I agree too!"

"I agree too!"

"That dish, Songhe Changchun, with a 6888 yuan price tag, is settled." Mo Feixiang wrote it down on the paper and pen he brought from the front desk. "Let's discuss the dishes next?"

"For ten people, that's roughly six cold dishes, one soup, one main course, and ten hot dishes. If there are children, we'll need to see if they count towards the ten-person group." Nian Fusheng analyzed, tapping the table. "And seafood is essential. In the eyes of the older generation, seafood is considered a delicacy and a sign of elegance. The main dish should not only suit the elderly's appetite, but also look auspicious and pleasing to the eye."

"Jiangnan Hundred Flowers Chicken, let me have one. How about it?" The fat man raised his hand.

"Is it the Hundred Flower Chicken I was thinking of? It looks simple but is actually super complicated. Is it the signature dish of your restaurant?" Nian Fusheng's eyes began to shine.

"right."

"OK!"

"Can!"

Several players became excited instantly.

"Let me have the fairy duck. It looks auspicious and good-looking, soft and tender, suitable for the elderly." Zhao Xiaojing followed behind.

"suitable!"

"agree!"

"Steamed grouper, last one?"

"I'll have the crispy beef ribs, perfect for kids!"

"Then I..."

"I……"

Everyone spared no effort to introduce their own specialties. Since they had specific ideas and cooking directions, the whole discussion process went surprisingly smoothly, and after a short while, the menu was roughly finalized.

At that time, we can make slight adjustments to the specific tastes and the ratio of adults and children based on the guests’ requirements when making reservations, and the entire banquet menu can be finalized.

"By the way, since this is the most expensive theme banquet, I suggest that it should be more cohesive and have some plating, preferably highlighting the pine, crane and Changchun. This way, the judges can look at the overall appearance when scoring, and get a good score. I can be responsible for the carving." After the dishes were decided, Zhao Xiaojing added.

"I think this is the way to go. After the guests make their reservations and confirm the final dishes, we'd better draw a diagram or something in advance, match each dish together, and plan the plating as well." said the fat man.

"I just looked at the tableware and it has a wide range of styles. This requirement can be met, but we still need to buy some flowers to decorate it a little." Mo Feixiang said as he looked at the box again.