The restaurant business is a competitive business, and depending on the marketing strategies of the business owner, they either can thrive or forced to shut down.
Thus, one of the marketing efforts of the restaurant owners include increasing portion sizes on the food they are offering. Although the European counterparts are still behind the American counterparts for their portion size, this trend has been growing increasingly.
However, the growing trend also leads to increase in food waste because sometimes the whole portion might not be consumed. In this scenario, here are some tips to help reduce food waste, and also make sure that the correct portion that you serve to your guests.
#1: Planning
As with anything, when you are planning to throw a party, you need to anticipate the number of people, and thus the amount of food. On an average, adults eat around 750 grams of food per meal. So, when you cook at home using the right proportion, make sure that it's 30% less than your average amount, and you will not have leftover food.
#2: Smaller Plates
Although it might seem like a farfetched idea to some, when you have smaller plates, you can also combad food waste. If the plate size is reduced by 9%, then the food wastage is reduced by 25%, according to a survey conducted in Denmark.
#3: Think Before Buying
When you are in the supermarket, and planning to buy a larger pack of food, make sure that you actually need it. Yes, it is good when you have a family gathering, however, if you live alone, or have a small family, don't go for the mega packs or the bulk discounts.
#4: Order the Right Portion
When you are in a cafeteria or restaurant, make sure that you know how much you will be able to eat. This way, you can ask the server about the portion size and order accordingly. Don't forget to ask them for a doggy bag if there are any leftovers, so you can take them home.
Thus, trying out these techniques will help you to save the wasted food, and also make sure that the food is utilized properly.
