An examination of ’plate waste’ reducing methods in case of buffet breakfast

Authors

  • Petra Nemes Budapest Business School
  • Klára Karakasné Morvay Budapest Business School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14267/TURBULL.2023v23n4.2

Keywords:

food waste, plate waste, hotel F&B, buffet breakfast

Abstract

Food waste has become a global problem and represents a major challenge in the hospitality industry. This article examines a small part of this, focusing only on the ’plate waste’ (the food left on the guests’ plates after the meal) and the potential to reduce this. The case study is based on the buffet breakfast of a 4* hotel and uses several research methods, only a part of these being presented here. The study looks for correlations between the guests’ gender, satisfaction, and the amount of plate waste. The authors also observed the effect of information posted to influence guests. Also in this case, the positive effect of attracting attention was seen. Certain good practices and the authors’ suggestions can be applied to other hotels.

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2023-12-06

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Nemes, P., & Karakasné Morvay, K. (2023). An examination of ’plate waste’ reducing methods in case of buffet breakfast. Turizmus Bulletin, 23(4), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.14267/TURBULL.2023v23n4.2

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