Service Styles 101: From Food Vans to Fine Dining

This course gives you a clear, practical overview of how to run different types of hospitality operations — from casual cafes and pop-ups to formal weddings, wakes, and private functions. It's designed for anyone working in or managing service settings who needs to understand how each format works and how to keep things running smoothly. We cover: Pop-up restaurants and food vans Casual dining (Beefeater-style and Wetherspoons-style) Independent cafés À la carte dinner service Weddings Private parties and wakes Catering-only drop-off service You’ll learn how to staff each type of service, what common issues to look out for, how to handle customer flow, and what tools or equipment you need to be prepared. It’s based on real-life experience — not theory — and gives you the kind of insight that helps prevent chaos before it starts. This course is ideal for hospitality managers, team leaders, restaurant owners, and event staff who want to understand how to handle a range of service types without being overwhelmed. Whether you’re organising a buffet for 100 people or managing a two-person dinner service, this course gives you the confidence to plan it right — and run it better.