Abstract: The text is intended to assist food service managers in planning, preparing and serving food in the various types of institution foodservices. Guidelines for ordering food, adjusting recipes for more or less than the 50 servings and conversion weights of ingredients are specified in tables. Cooking techniques include temperature, syrup, frying and spices and seasoning suggestions. Menu planning procedures are discussed for schools, universities, health care facilities and commercial services. Suggestions for special meal service provide information on both meal planning and serving for teas and receptions.