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Service Style
Service Style
1. Service traditions
English or silver servise
As it s also called refers to a style where a server goes around to each guest and
plate food from a serving dish , using a tong or a spoon and fork in one hand.
French service
The courses were bought out at once and guest could help themselves to the feast
this provide a grand display of food but is impractical because it is imposible for all
food to be enjoyed warm
Russian service
Simillar with french service , the dish are placed on the table for guest to help
themselves, differe nt however in that course are bought out one after the other
not all at once
American or plated service
Where the food is artfully set out on individual plate by the chef and serve to guest
2. Types of menu
A la carte menu
The individual dishes are listed on the menu along their price
Table d’hote or fixed pricce menu
Means host table, menu cnsisting of a limited number of dishes offered under each
course, the meal the charged for at fixed price and as a whole not according the
dishes .
3. Service style
Buffet service
Where dishes are diplayed in a dedicated area away from the table for the guest to
help themselves.
Banquet servise
Is often delivered at functions where the establishment is receiving many guest the
menu is generally limited to a few option per course and deivered pate tot the
guest
Bistro service
Casual style of service, without too much fuss and serve hearthy honest dishes in a
smaller setting.
Counther service
Open kitchen, and the guest can se the preparation process
Fine dinning
Offering an elegant atmosphere and attetive service , th food is expected to be
superb and excelent wine , the service are combined in the different ways