Setting up buffet equipment
Join Thomas Boucourt to learn how to safely set up and use cold and hot buffet equipment to keep food fresh, safe, and guest-ready.
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Lesson details
A beautifully set buffet isn't just about what guests see, it's about what happens behind the scenes. Are you using your equipment the right way to keep things safe, efficient, and guest-ready?
In this online lesson, Thomas Boucourt will explain how to set up and care for the buffet equipment that keeps breakfast service running smoothly, from chilled fruit to sizzling sausages.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Setting up buffet equipment
- The essential equipment used in breakfast buffets, and what each item does
- How to safely set up hot and cold food stations
- Best practices for handling, cleaning, and storing equipment
- How to prevent damage and avoid service delays through careful setup
Instructor

Thomas Boucourt is an accomplished Banquet Manager and Senior Lecturer at the prestigious Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) in Switzerland. With 25 years of industry experience, Thomas has dedicated his career to the pursuit of excellence in service,...
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