Classification of F & b service industry

General market (non competitive market) 

• Hotels/ restaurants
• Popular catering
• Retail stores
• Banqueting/ conferences/ exhibition
• Leisure catering
• Motorway service station
• Pubs & Wine bar
• O.D.C

Restricted market 

(competitive market)

• Transport catering
• Clubs
• Industrial (contract)
• Private welfare

Cost provision in restricted market

• Industrial catering
• Schools
• Universities & colleges
• Hospitals
• The forces 
• Prisons 
• Industrial (own catering)

Types of Catering Operations

• Commercial Operations
• Industrial or Non Commercial Operations
• Welfare Operations

Commercial Operations

Target is to increase the profit so they provide luxury decoration, comfort to their guest.

Non-Commercial Operations

To fulfill need of the people then earn profit.

Ex: School, colleges, hospitals, hostel.

Welfare Operation

To help the others ,this kind of operation do the social work run by help of government as well as donation of people.

Ex :Dharamshala, Anath-ashram

Sectors  of  F & b industry

1. Hotels
2. Restaurants
3. Ethnic restaurant
4. Coffee shop
5. Specialty Restaurant
6. Banquet
7. Cafeteria
8. Snack Bars
9. Bistros
10. Discothèque
11. Nightclub
12. Pub
13. Bar
14. Family style
15. Destination restaurant…
16. Casual restaurants
17. Cafes
18. Coffee houses

Hotels

• Commercial Sector of food and Beverage provide luxury services.
• Accommodation ,Food and Beverage,Laundry,swimming pool, transport, convection hall, internet etc.

Restautant

• Provide food and Beverage services and some entertainment facilities.
• Discotheque, Tennis court.
• Caters for families, travelers and Holiday Makers.
• Décor of such restaurants feature higher quality materials with an eye towards the "atmosphere" desired by the restaurateur.

Ethnic restaurant

• Indian, Oriental, Asian, Spanish, Greek, Italian are just some of many types of ethnic Restaurants
• Offer many of the standard dishes which are now appearing within a range of other menu types.

Coffee shop

• Coffee shop is a part of the Hotel.
• Run 24 Hours.
• Pre-plated service has been done.
• Offered some snacks along with coffee.
• They Change  their Menu 4 times in a day.
• Used separate menu for Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea, Dinner.

Specialty restaurant

• It’s entire atmosphere decor are similar to a particular type of food or theme.
• restaurants are full service restaurants with specific dedicated meal courses. 
• As in Rajasthan specialty restaurant the food served to dance their local cultural song and also used same kind of dress to welcome the guest. 

Banquet

• Banquet is a place where any occasion to be celebrate They are Formal, Informal ,Semi Formal.
• They provide a room for meal and drinks.
• They are specially used in marriages, conferences or small group meetings.
• Self service is used in the Banquet.

Cafeteria

• Primary self service with customer choosing selection from a counter in varying design and layouts.
• Typically, a patron takes a tray and pushes it along a track in front of the counter. 
• Originally develop from industrial feeding market but now seen in variety of sectors.

Snacks bar

• Informal Restaurants done quick service.
• Also have a counter for self Service.
• They are specialize in snacks, soda, ice creams etc.

Bistros

• Bistros are those restaurant which are located near the river.
• Smaller establishment with check tablecloths, bentwood chairs, clutterd décor and friendly informal staff.
• Offer honest basically robust cooking.

Discotheque 

• Is a Bar which offered lite snacks along with some soft drinks.
• Is a place where men and women of younger age group go to relax by workouts.
• Fast dancing and loud music with psychedelic lights are it’s sufficient feature.

Nightclub 

• Normally open in Nights at Dinner, Dance and Celebrate.
• A Dispensing Bar always provided Decor is Lavish while service is elaborate

Pubs

• The pubs are Famous for their expensive wines and Spirits and other alcoholic drink.
• In Pubs Bartenders produces exclusive cocktails and great sommelier to keep the wine glass full.

Bars

• Bar is the specialized counter where drinks are served.
• Bar normally served alcoholic beverages such as beer,liquer,wines,rum.
• Bar provide long stools or chairs for the patrons along with table or raised counter.
• A light music runs in bar which gives best satisfaction to the guests.

Family style restaurant 

• Family style restaurants are restaurants that have a fixed menu and fixed price, usually with diners seated at a communal table such as on bench seats.
•  More common in the 19th and early 20th century, they can still be found in rural communities, or as theme restaurants, or in vacation lodges. 

Coffeehouse 

• Coffeehouse are casual restaurants without table service that emphasize coffee and other beverages.
•  Typically a limited selection of cold foods such as pastries and perhaps sandwiches are offered as well.
•  Their distinguishing feature is that they allow patrons to relax and socialize on their premises for long periods of time without pressure to leave promptly after eating, and are thus frequently chosen as sites for meetings.

Destination restaurant 

• A destination restaurant is one that has a strong enough appeal to draw customers from beyond its community.

Casual restaurants 

• A casual dining restaurant is a restaurant that serves moderately-priced food in a casual atmosphere. Except for buffet-style restaurants, casual dining restaurants typically provide table service. Casual dining comprises a market segment between fast food  establishments and fine dining restaurants.
• Casual dining restaurants usually have a full bar with separate bar staff, a larger beer menu and a limited wine menu. They are frequently, but not necessarily, part of a wider chain, particularly in the United States.

Café

• Café’s and coffee shops are informal restaurants offering a range of hot meals and made-to-order sandwiches. 
• Cafés offer table service. Many cafés are open for breakfast and serve full hot breakfasts. In some areas cafés offer outdoor seating.