What is the typical meal service order and how should dietary restrictions be communicated to the galley?

• A. Beverages and pre-meal service; no dietary restrictions.
• B. Pre-meal beverage service, meals served from one end to the other, beverages and post-meal service; record dietary restrictions in manifest and relay correct codes to galley.
• C. Meals served randomly, do not record dietary restrictions.
• D. Dietary restrictions communicated verbally at the end.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is the proper sequence of cabin meal service and the formal process for communicating dietary restrictions to the galley. Start with pre‑meal beverage service to set the flow, then serve meals from one end of the cabin to the other to keep service orderly and efficient, while handling beverages and post‑meal service as part of the same flow. Crucially, dietary restrictions must be recorded in the passenger manifest and the correct dietary codes relayed to the galley so the kitchen can prepare the right meals and prevent cross‑contamination. This standardized communication ensures passengers receive meals that meet their needs and helps avoid mix-ups. Relying on verbal notes or not recording restrictions can lead to incorrect meals and delays, which is why the manifest and coded galley communication are essential.