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The Larder Chef

Food Preparation and Presentation

  • 4th Edition - June 23, 2006
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: M J Leto, W K H Bode
  • Language: English

The Larder Chef reflects the changing attitude to food and its preparation in recent years. While still retaining its practical approach, it recognizes current trends and fashions… Read more

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Description

The Larder Chef reflects the changing attitude to food and its preparation in recent years. While still retaining its practical approach, it recognizes current trends and fashions in food presentation and service style.

A number of new illustrations have been added to the book for greater clarity. National Diploma students, apprentice chefs and catering students will find this manual particularly useful.

Key features

* An authoritative, clear and practical introduction to the fundamentals of food preparation and service
* Used by generations of students in catering as well as professional chefs worldwide
* Hugely revised and now heavily illustrated for maximum clarity and effectiveness

Readership

Culinary and HLT students- college level. Modules include:
*Restaurant Operations
*Restaurant Systems
*Restaurant management
*The Study of Food and Drink
*Food, Wine and Society
*Gastronomy

Table of contents

* Preface
* A note on metrication
* Le Garde-Manger
* Hors d'oeuvre and salads
* Fishmongery and shellfish
* Poultry and game
* Butchery
* Forcemeats
* Garnishes and seasonings
* Chef du froid
* Appendices - Convenience foods; The deep freeze; Glossary of French terms used in cold larder
work; Index.

Product details

  • Edition: 4
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 23, 2006
  • Language: English

About the author

WB

W K H Bode

Affiliations and expertise
Formerly Lecturer, Department of Management Studies for Tourism & Hotel Industries, University of Surrey

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