Glossary

Numbers and symbols

6 terms you'll hear on shift.

100 percent agave
Tequila made only from blue agave sugars, as opposed to mixto, which can contain up to 49 percent other sugars.
14 allergens
The allergens that must be declared under UK law.
24-hour delegate rate
A residential conference package including the day rate plus accommodation, dinner and breakfast.
86
An item is finished or unavailable; also used to mean removing or barring someone.
À la carte
Menu with individually priced dishes.
À la minute
Cooked to order at the moment it is called, rather than prepared ahead and held. The mark of a kitchen that cooks fish, risotto or sauces fresh for each ticket.
Hospodality

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