food preparation process

noun phrase

UK /fuːd ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən ˈprəʊsɛs/

US /fud ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən ˈprɑsɛs/

The steps you take to get food ready to eat.

Washing, chopping, and cooking the vegetables is part of the food preparation process.

SYNONYMS

cooking process meal preparation food handling kitchen procedure

RELATED WORDS

recipe ingredients kitchen cooking hygiene

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The industrial steps used to turn raw ingredients into packaged food products.

The factory's food preparation process includes cleaning, cutting, and freezing.

3. The set of safety and hygiene steps followed before serving food.

Restaurants must follow a strict food preparation process to keep customers safe.

4. The planning and organizing of meals in advance.

Her weekly food preparation process saves time on busy weeknights.