1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. FUNCTIONS OF CATERING PREMISE

1. Provides foods, drinks and in certain sections accommodation.

2. Recreational facilities

3. For luxury

4. Social places

5. Travelling, mountaineering

PREMISES, LOCATION AND LAYOUT

The following factors should be considered when selecting a location.

1. Type of establishment- this can either be a hotel or industrial premises etc.

2. Infrastructure- Consider the accessibility to the establishment. Check on the common equipment i.e.

the road, water supply and power supply. If poor, it will interfere with delivery or transportation of raw

materials which interferes with production.

3. Availability of supplies-always ensure that the supplies needed are available.

4. Potential Market- the market is a group of people in need of product or service and are ready to pay.

The premise should be located in an area where there is market for goods produced.

5. Environment Hygiene- The surrounding atmosphere should be conducive for the activities to be

carried

6. Competition