The Hospitality Project Purpose This project allows students to present a food and beverage proposal for a banquet event. The purpose of this event is to demonstrate proficiency in planning a successful event and the presentation skills necessary to present an event proposal to a client. Teams will demonstrate their knowledge and skills by preparing an event proposal, BEO, menu, and floor plan which they will present to the judges, acting as a prospective client. Students will be judged on accuracy, presentation and organization of ideas. Time Allotment 3 hours Preparation Time – 15 minutes Verbal Presentation to the judges – Materials Provided One laptop computer, per team, with complete suite of Microsoft Office Programs and BEO template Sales packet from hotel (will include room specifications, property information, and food and beverage menus) Binder to be used for hard copy of presentation Scrapbook paper, pens, pencils, and markers Two shared printers monitored by FRLAEF staff member LCD projector, screen, and wireless clicker for presentation Procedures Teams will be given a scenario (Exhibit G) at the start of the Hospitality Project Competition in which they are asked to serve as an event planner at a hotel property. The teams are preparing their presentation to their clients (the judges) who have already chosen the hotel as the location for their gala. The team will be presenting three meal options to the judges as well as three set up options. All options must be within the client’s budget. The deliverables for this project include the following: Three BEOs Each BEO should have a different menu on it for a total of three Event Menus Each BEO should have a different set up option on it for a total of three Set Up Options Rules and Guidelines Teams will be given the use of computers to prepare their project. Teams will be required to use a laptop while preparing their presentations. Only one laptop per team will be permitted. No Wi-Fi or Internet service of any kind will be permitted during the project. Students must prepare three BEOs. Each BEO should have a different menu option as well as a different set up option.
The Hospitality Project Purpose This project allows students to present a food and beverage proposal for a banquet event. The purpose of this event is to demonstrate proficiency in planning a successful event and the presentation skills necessary to present an event proposal to a client. Teams will demonstrate their knowledge and skills by preparing an event proposal, BEO, menu, and floor plan which they will present to the judges, acting as a prospective client. Students will be judged on accuracy, presentation and organization of ideas. Time Allotment 3 hours – Preparation Time 15 minutes – Verbal Presentation to the judges Materials Provided One laptop computer, per team, with complete suite of Microsoft Office Programs and BEO template Sales packet from hotel (will include room specifications, property information, and food and beverage menus) Binder to be used for hard copy of presentation Scrapbook paper, pens, pencils, and markers Two shared printers monitored by FRLAEF staff member LCD projector, screen, and wireless clicker for presentation Procedures Teams will be given a scenario (Exhibit G) at the start of the Hospitality Project Competition in which they are asked to serve as an event planner at a hotel property. The teams are preparing their presentation to their clients (the judges) who have already chosen the hotel as the location for their gala. The team will be presenting three meal options to the judges as well as three set up options. All options must be within the client’s budget. The deliverables for this project include the following: Three BEOs Each BEO should have a different menu on it for a total of three Event Menus Each BEO should have a different set up option on it for a total of three Set Up Options Rules and Guidelines Teams will be given the use of computers to prepare their project. Teams will be required to use a laptop while preparing their presentations. Only one laptop per team will be permitted. No Wi-Fi or Internet service of any kind will be permitted during the project. Students must prepare three BEOs. Each BEO should have a different menu option as well as a different set up option.
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