Types of table service

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Table service refers to the different styles of serving food and beverages to customers in a restaurant or dining establishment.

Buffet service: Customers serve themselves from a variety of dishes displayed on a table.
Family-style service: Platters of food are placed on the table and customers serve themselves.
Plate service: Food is portioned and plated in the kitchen before being served to customers.
Silver service: Food is served directly from a platter onto the customer's plate using a spoon and fork.
French service: Food is prepared and finished tableside by a waiter.
Russian service: Food is portioned and plated in the kitchen, then presented to the customer for approval before being served.
Guéridon service: Food is partially prepared tableside on a cart or trolley.
Counter service: Customers order and receive their food at a counter or bar.
Room service: Food is delivered to the customer's room in a hotel or resort.

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English
Russian
American
Gueridon
Silver
French

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