How should you respond when a guest asks about ingredients origin and the kitchen cannot disclose suppliers?

• A. Provide known origin if available or offer to check with the kitchen; avoid misrepresentation.
• B. Refuse to answer entirely.
• C. State that origin is confidential and cannot be discussed.
• D. Provide mock origin to satisfy curiosity.

Answer: (A)

When guests ask about where ingredients come from, answer with honesty and practicality. Share the origin if you actually know it, and if you don’t have the information, offer to check with the kitchen and get back to them with verified details. This keeps information accurate, avoids misrepresentation, and respects any confidentiality around suppliers while still giving the guest useful, trustworthy information. Avoid guessing a supplier or fabricating an origin, and don’t simply refuse to answer, as both can damage trust and mislead the guest.