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Food & Beverage ServiceFrequently Asked Questions in Interview

BeveragesQ: What is the difference between liquors and liqueurs?

A: Any liquid that contains alcohol and is safe to be consumed by humans is

liquor whereas a liqueur is a basic spirit that has been flavored & sweetened.

All liqueurs are liquors but all liquors are not liqueurs.

Q: Name the five basic spirits.

A: Whisky, Rum, Gin, Vodka & Brandy.

Q: What is a Demitasse?

A: It is a small cup, usually made of bone-china, used for serving small

portions of coffee like Macchiato.

Q: What are the liquors that go into a Long Island Iced Tea?

A: Vodka, White Rum, Gin, Tequila & Triple Sec.

Q: What is the minimum age of a Scotch whisky?

A: 12 years.

Q: From which regions do the best quality brandies come from?A: Cognac & Armagnac in France.

Q: What is the standard garnish of Bloody Mary?

A: A Celery stick.

Q: What is the standard glassware for Bloody Mary?

A: A Roly-Poly.

Q: What is O.T.R.?

A: O.T.R. is an abbreviation for On The Rocks. When a guest asks for, for

example, Whisky O.T.R., it should be poured on a glass full of ice cubes

without any mixers. The ideal glass for serving such drinks is the Old

Fashioned glass.

Q: What is a Screwdriver?


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A: It is a cocktail of Vodka, ice cubes, lime juice & orange juice. It is served in

an Old Fashioned glass, garnished with an orange slice.

Q: What is the standard garnish of Martini cocktail?

A: Pickled Green Olives.

Q: What is Tia Maria?

A: It is a Jamaican liqueur which consists of dark rum flavored with chocolate.

Q: What is the national drink of Russia?

A: Vodka.

Q: What are the accompaniments of Tequila?

A: Lemon wedge & table salt with silver tequila, grapefruit wedge & white

pepper with golden tequila.

Q: Which glass is cognac served in?

A: Brandy snifter or brandy balloon.

Q: What is a wine waiter called in French?

A: Sommelier.

Q: Name an Indian brand of stout beer.

A: Haywards Black.

Q: Which region produces the best quality Indian wines?

A: Sahyadri Valley, Maharashtra.

Q: Name three types of tea.

A: Orange Pekoe, Earl Grey, Oolong.

Q: What are the three species of the coffee plant?

A: Arabica, Robusta, Cannefora.

Q: Name five single malt Scotch whiskies.A: Glenfiddich, Cardu, Talisker, Strathmill, Glenlivet, Oban, Mackellen,

Balvenie.

Q: Name five international Vodka brands.

A: Stolichnaya, Finlandia, Absolut, Karmazov, Moskva, Diva.


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Q: Name five international beer brands.

A: Heineken, Budweiser, Carlsberg, Fosters, Guinness, Tuborg, Anchor

Steam, Corona, Becks, Stella Artois.

Q: Name three types of beer.

A: Pilsner, Stout, Lager, Ale.

Q: Name some famous brands of tequila.

A: Sauza, Jose Cuervo, Camino, Patron, Herradura.

Q: Name five black grape varieties.

A: Gamay, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera,

Shiraz, Tempranillo.

Q: Name five white grape varieties.

A: Chardonnay, Columbard, Chenin Blanc, Marsanne, Muscat, Palomino,Reisling, Rousanne.

Q: What are Sherry and Madeira?

A: Fortified wines. Sherry is from Spain whereas Madeira is from Portugal.

Q: Name five vodka based cocktails.

A: Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Moscow Mule, Black Russian, Blue Lagoon,

Beach-comber, Black Velvet.

Q: What are the flavoring agents for Gin?

A: The primary flavor of Gin is Juniper berries. Different combinations of

liquorice, Rosemary, Lemon, Limes, Citrus peels & Angelica are employed by

Gin producers around the world.

Q: Name five international brands of Gin.

A: Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Beefeater, Gordons, Belgravia, Hogarth,

Pimlico.

Q: What does the word glen mean in many of the names of single maltscotches?

A: Glen literally means valley in Gaelic or Scots. Glenfiddich means

Valley of the Deer, Glenlivet means Valley of the Livet river,

Glenmorangie means Valley of Tranquility.

Q: What does the word Vodka mean?


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A: Vodka means little water in Russian. It is a derivative of the Slavic word

voda which literally means water.

Q: How do you make Irish Coffee?

A: Irish Coffee is a cocktail. Its base is Irish Whisky. First of all, one measure

of Irish whisky is poured into a heated Irish Coffee glass. Black coffee is then

poured on top and two spoonfuls of sugar are mixed into it, Cream is then

floated on top of it. Chocolate shavings are sprinkled on top, & it is served on

an underplate.

Q: Which city is famous for Sherry production?

A: Jerez, Spain.

Q: What is Mistelle?

A: The fortification process of Vermouth.

Q: What do you get by oxidation of alcohol?

A: Vinegar.

Q: What is Agrav?

A: The mesh of copper wire that is used to hold the cork of a Champagne

bottle in place.

Q: What is the country of origin of Angostura bitters?

A: Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies.

Q: What is Pulque?

A: Fermented juice of Agav. It is distilled to produce Tequila.

Q: What are Hops?

A: The female flowers of the plant species Humulus Lupulus. They are used

as a flavoring & stabilizing agent in the production of beer. The characteristic

bitter, tangy flavor of beer is attributed to hops.

Q: Name five Champagnes?

A: Pol Roger, Mumm, Bollinger, Taittinger, Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon,

Veuve Clicquot.

Q: What is the origin of the word beverage?


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A: It is derived from the French word bevere which literally means to rest

after exhausting work.

Q: How do beverages like tea & coffee stimulate the human body?

A: The caffeine in these drinks induces the adrenal gland to secrete small

amount of adrenaline into the blood stream. This increases the heartbeat

and blood pressure and makes the brain more active, thereby giving the

feeling of being stimulated.

Q: Name five Cognacs.

A: Hennessey, Henri IV Dudognon, Martell, Remy Martin, Courvoisier.

Q: What is Triple Sec?

A: It is a liqueur that has neutralized spirit flavored with dried citrus peel.

Cointreau, Bols, DeKuyper are some famous brands of Triple Sec.

Q: What is Zinfandel?

A: It is a variety of red grapes which has its origin in California, USA. The

wines made from Zinfandel are robust & full bodied.

Q: What is Solera System?

A: Solera System is the process of aging wines. It is used for aging many

table & fortified wines from different countries, but is most commonly

associated with Sherry, the fortified wine from Spain.

Q: Name five French white wines.

A: Gevrey Chambertin, Pouilly Fuiss, Meursault, Nuits Saint Georges,

Pommard, Volnay, Vosne Romane.

Q: Name five French red wines.

A: Beaujolais Nouveau, Cru Mont Brouilly, Grand Cru Class, Pouillac Rouge,

Barons de Rothschild, Andr Brunel, Cru Mont Clivet.

Q: What is Sekt & Asti Spumante?A: Both are sparkling wines. Sekt is from Germany while Asti Spumante is

from Italy.

Q: What is Jack Daniels?

A: It is a brand of sour mash whisky made from corn. It comes from

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Q: What do the words Vert, Blanc, Noir, Rouge & Rose mean?

A: In French, they literally mean Green, White, Black, Red & Pink,

respectively. These five colors are commonly associated with grapes &

wines.

Q: What are Serial & Verdalho?

A: Both are varieties of white grapes with high sugar content. They grow best

in the unique Atlantic coast climate of Portugal. The best Madeira wines of

Portugal are made from Serial & Verdalho.

Q: What are the different types of distillation methods?

A: There are two types of distillation methods. They are Pot Still Method &

Patent Still Method.

Q: What is a Punt?

A: The concave bottom of a sparkling wine bottle.

Q: What is Perrier?

A: A brand of bottled aerated mineral water from Vergze, France.

Q: What type of salt is used for rimming a glass?

A: Celery salt.

Q: What is Drambuie?

A: It is a Scottish liqueur made by flavoring whisky with heather honey & a

secret blend of herbs & spices. Upon tasting, one gets appreciable hints of

nutmeg, anise & saffron.

Q: What is Edelfule?

A: It is the German term for Noble Rot. The fungus Botrytis Cinerea infests

ripened grapes on vines. It is used for producing high-quality sweet wines.

Q: What is Midori?A: It is a Japanese liqueur made by flavoring neutral spirit with muskmelon.

Q: What is Marsala?

A: Fortified wine from Italy.

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Q: What are the accompaniments of Dum Biryani?

A: Burrani Raita & Mirchi ka Salan.

Q: What is chowder?

A: An American soup thickened by potato starch. Best example is clam

chowder.

Q: What are the accompaniments of idli-sambhar?

A: Tomato chutney & coconut chutney.

Q: What are the accompaniments of pizza?

A: Olive oil, oregano & chili flakes.

Q: What is the French term for chicken?A: Poulet

Q: Which country does Stilton cheese belong to?

A: England.

Q: Which country does Teriyaki sauce belong to?

A: Japan.

Q: What is the Black Forest cake named after?

A: The Black Forest in the Bavaria region of Germany.

Q: What is the French term for cake?

A: Gateau.

Q: Name five Italian cheeses?

A: Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Belmonte, Caprino, Mascarpone,

Paddraccio.

Q: Name five pastas.A: Farfalle, Fuseli, Linguini, Spaghetti, Papardelli, Macaroni, Penne,

Fettuccine

Q: Name one vegetarian & one non-vegetarian Hors doeuvres.

A: Vegetarian Melon Frapp (Melon cubes on a bed of crushed ice)

Non-vegetarian Saumon Fum (Smoked Salmon)


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Q: What is the accompaniment of fresh cut papaya?

A: Lemon wedges.

Q: What is Chingri?

A: Bengali for prawns.

Q: Name five breakfast cereals.

A: Corn Flakes, Wheat Flakes, Muesli, Fruit Loops, Chocos, Porridge

Q: What is Caviar?

A: Salted roe (unfertilized eggs) of Sturgeon fish. It is served as Hors

doeuvres.

Q: What is the accompaniment of sweet juices?A: Castor sugar.

Q: What is the accompaniment of Roasted Duck?

A: Orange Sauce.

F&B Equipment

Q: Give another name for dinner plate.

A: Full plate, joint plate.

Q: What is the measurement of a dinner napkin

A: 21 x 21

Q: Name five folds of dinner napkin.

A: Bishops cap, Ladys Fan, Book Fold, Windmill, Star Fold, Star of David.

Q: What is the capacity of High Ball glass?

A: 200 ml., 7 fl. oz.

Q: Give another name for American Service.

A: Pre-plated Service.

Q: Name five glasses.

A: High Ball, Martini, Shot Glass, Beer Goblet, Pilsner, Margarita, Hurricane,

Old Fashioned, Washington.


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Q: What is K.O.T.?

A: K.O.T. stands for Kitchen Order Ticket. It is used by the service personnel

for writing down the food order being dictated by the guest(s).

Q: Name five different glasses used for serving beer.

A: Beer Goblet, Pilsner, Beer Mug, Beer Stein, Duvel Tulip, Stange, Pint Jug,

Beer Boot, Ale Chalice.

Q: Give another name for Side-station.

A: Dummy Waiter, Sideboard, Service Console.

Q: What does the abbreviation P.O.S. stand for?

A: Point of Sale.

Food

English FrenchLamb Agneau

Mushroom Champignon

Beef Boeuf

Mutton Mouton

Brinjal Aubergine

Cheese Fromage

Milk LaitTea Th

Coffee Caf

Sugar Sucre

Chili Piment

Mint Menthe

Green Beans Haricots Verts

Pepper Poivre

Fish Poisson

Dry Sec

Soup PotageCream Crme

Peanuts Cacahutes

Lobster Homard

Ham Jambon

Vegetables Legumes

Duck Canard


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Goose Oie

Bread Pain

Salt Sel

Salmon Saumon

Tomato Tomate

Potato Pomme de Terre

Grape Raisin

Q: Name five French cheeses.

A: Roquefort, Camembert, Munster, Reblochon, Boursin, Chvre, Epoisses.

Q: Name five British cheeses.

A: Cheshire, Brie, Caerphilly, Cheddar, Chevington, Cotswold, Tintern, Stilton,

Wensleydale.

Q: Name five Swiss cheeses.

A: Emmental, Gruyre, Fondue, Raclette, Helvetica.

Q: What is the standard garnish of crme soups?

A: Cream & croutons.

Q: What is the accompaniment of Club Sandwich?

A: French Fries, Home Fries or Fried Potato Wedges.

Q: What is Specialty of the Day called in French?

A: Plate du Jour.

Q: Which condiments are served with a Club Sandwich?

A: Tomato Ketchup, Honey Mustard & Mayonnaise Sauce.

Q: What is Club sandwich?

A: Three layered toasted sandwich which contains ham, chicken & fried egg.

Q: Name five bakery items served in breakfast.A: Croissant, Brioche, Banana Bread, Muffin, Toast.

Q: Name five Indian breakfast items.

A: Dosa, Idli, Stuffed Parantha, Poori Bhaji, Poha, Upma.

Q: What is Yakitori?


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A: Japanese Chicken Kebab.

Q: What is Escalope?

A: Thin slices of meat, often served as Hors doeuvres.

Q: What is Falafel and what is its accompaniment?

A: Middle Eastern street food of spiced chickpea fritters. It is served with

warm Pita bread.

Q: What is Feta?

A: It is a creamy cheese from Greece. It is made from sheeps milk.

Q: What is Minestrone?

A: It is an international soup from Italy. It is an unpassed soup which contains

vegetables & pasta.

Q: What is Rti?

A: It means Roast in French. For example, Roasted Lamb is called Agneau

Rti in French. Rti is the ninth course in a French Classical Menu.

Q: What is the staple food of Bengal?

A: Rice.

Banquets

Q: What is F.P. or B.F.P.?

A: Function Prospectus or Banquet Function Prospectus. It contains each and

every detail of an upcoming banquet event.

Q: Name five different seating arrangements for conferences.

A: U-shape, T-shape, Herringbone, Classroom, Boardroom, Hollow Rectangle.

Q: Give the dimensions of a rectangular banquet table.

A: 6 x 2.5 or 6 x 3

Q: What is state dinner?

A: It is a highly specialized function, usually organized by government, for

visiting heads of state. Only the most skilled and expert service personnel

are deputed for service of guests in such functions.


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Tobacco

Q: What is a Humidor?

A: A wooden box for storage & display of Cigars.

Q: What are the three parts of a cigar?

A: Filler, Binder & Wrapper.

Q: Name five famous brands of Cuban cigar.

A: Bolivar, Cohiba, Guantanamera, Monte Cristo, Diplomaticos, El Rey Del

Mundo, Juan Lopez.

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