As a manager what do you need to take into consideration when planning and managing the food and beverage components of an event? Some areas you might like to consider include: • The suitability of the venue for your event • Legal responsibilities • Suitable styles of service to meet client requirements • Menu and drinks list planning, design, costing and pricing, staffing, nutritional and dietary aspects. You will be expected to underpin your answer with relevant academic research and references. Indicative work count is 2000. This assignment assesses learning outcomes 1 and 2.