How many 'starters' how many 'main' etc

[Harryburgundy]

Trying to compile a wine lsit for a new restaurant...and I think they are making the classic mistake of trying to appeal to too many people

10 starters?

4 max I reckon

whatcha think foodies.....and you MM

 

[suburbanreuben]

Never give the punter too much choice. It only confuses them. :?

 

[cchris2lou]

it really depends what type of restaurant .

but for anything a little bit upmarket 10 is about right .

 

[Harryburgundy]

it really depends what type of restaurant .

but for anything a little bit upmarket 10 is about right .

Really? i would have thought the opposite

 

[marin man]

Well in my favourite eateries of choice ie,byfords of holt etc.

4/6 lunch time,6/8 evenings.....that is plenty and anything more is plain unworkable.......

I worked in a restaurant when I was young.....nouveau riche cruddy place really.....they had about 12 starters all the time and it causes absolute chaos......my tupenny worth for you carlucio

 

[cchris2lou]

it really depends what type of restaurant .

but for anything a little bit upmarket 10 is about right .

Really? i would have thought the opposite

and even more main courses ,

6 or 7 meats , a few fishes plus the veggies .

 

[marin man]

I think chris,you are getting muddled mate.....just because there are loads of choices doesnt mean it is posh mate.....pizza hut has loads of choices.....

 

[cchris2lou]

if you are going to charge £50 plus per head for a meal , you need to give people choice . and be organised in the kitchen .

 

[paininthe]

Starter

1 of fish
2 of meat (Cured & Cooked)
1 of cheese
1 of veg
1 of offal

MainCourse
2 of fish
3 of meat (includes offal)
2 of veg

Dessert
1 hot milk
2 cold pastry
2 chocolate (white & dark)
Cheese

Drinks
3 Cask (Pale, Bitter, Porter/Stout)
Wine? I'll let you do that!

I'm a pub / bistro type person now 50yo

 

[marin man]

As above sounds about right