Catering_1

Catering_1

1. Packaging

   • packaging materials
     • cling film.
     • Card box
       • can be used for burgers, chips and over fast foods
       • Quick packing
       • stops food getting squished
       • hold food for long times
     • Plastic box
       • can be used for pasta, salad etc.
       • ideal for salad bars
       • easy to reuse
       • there is also thicker boxes ideal ice cream, margarine etc.
       • sealable
     • Metal tins
       • can keep food fresh for years
       • Air tight
       • easily stored
       • cant be reused unless reycled
     • Glass
       • easy to see inside
       • less lables
       • can be steam cleaned for reuse
       • used for coffee and boiled sweets etc.
     • paper
       • used to wrap fish and chips
     • Tin foil
       • can be tight wrapped
       • can keep heat for longer
       • can be cooked in oven
       • can be recyled

2. Ethical issues

3. Healthy eating

4. Portion control