Flow chart

Flow chart

Months/ Weeks before the event
1. Planning the topic
2. Research process/ Theme/ 3 course meal/ Presentation
3. Write up an ingredients list/ Ensure what in the cupboards/ Whats needed
4. Test all meals
  1. Did they taste good?
    1. Yes
      1. Practice, practice, practice
      2. Better myself
        Portion size
        Presentation
        Taste/Flavor/Texture/ Smell
    2. No
      1. Discover what went wrong
      2. What should i improve for next time?
Day of event
1. Prepare working area
2. Gather ingredients for meals
3. Gather equipment needed
4. Start with the longest to cook (Rice risotto)
5. Average to cook (Blonde/Fettuccine)
6. Less to cook (Gelato/Chocolate plate)
7. Plate up and serve 3 course meals
  1. Present and serve to judges
    1. Entree/Main/Dessert
    2. Explain each dish
    3. Get feed back
      1. WOW/Delicious/Beautiful
      2. Alright/Nice/Could of.....
      3. Unpleasant/Couldn't taste it/ I just didn't like it
8. Clean up work area/ equipment/ Space/ Pack up
Day before event
1. Prepare sauces/ gelato/ dough/ Pesto
2. Defrost meats
3. Clean up and prep or day of event
Days after
1. Read feed backs/ Comments
2. Practice on weaknesses and strengths
3. Try again and never give up

Resource summary

	Created by Miria Hynes (MPR about 10 years ago