Importance Of Institutional Catering

-607967-927463289560-755650 323850-868045INSTITUTIONAL CATERINGInstitutional catering is described as the art of feeding people who are unable to feed themselves in the modern world. It is responsible for the health and welfare of the younger generation. It involves catering for youth in schools, colleges & residential universities. These youth are generally in the age group of 5 – 25. It has the social responsibility of developing good food habits among the children of the nation and helping to build a strong and healthy population. Today this sector is recognized as being a significant and influential part of the catering industryImportance of Institutional CateringEducational institutes include schools, colleges, universities, professional education institutions, hostels, etc. These can be broadly categorized into two types: Academic Institutes and Professional Institutes.Academic Institutions (Schools and Colleges): The main consumers here are students.The food is made and supplied by cafeterias at very nominal rates.The cafeteria could have its own fully equipped kitchen, and thus prepare food or it may even outsource food.The size of the kitchen and the kinds of equipment would depend on the number of meals the institution serves on a daily basis.The main focus is on health, hygiene,