STYLES OF TABLE

SERVICE
TABLE SERVICE
It is the style or setup of
serving the prepared food
to the customers .
1. BUFFET SERVICE

-This is also called self service and is normally used in

banquet functions and in some restaurants. Food is
attractively arranged on a long table, classified and
arranged according to proper sequence, from appetizers to
desserts.
-It also allows the customers to choose what they want to eat .
. BANQUET SERVICE
-It is a preset service and menu for a given
number of people for specific time of day.
-Before customers are seated , salad, apetizer,
butter and the like may be on the table.

-Either American or Russian style of service is

used.
3. RUSSIAN SERVICE
- Thefood is prepared, portioned, and
arrange on serving platters, with attractive
garnishing.

- A server brings the platters with food to the

dining area.
4.FRENCH SERVICE
- In this style, portions of food are brought to the dining
room on serving platters and placed on a small heater that
is on a small portable table. (gueridon)
- It requires two professionally trained servers or waiters.
- The chief waier completes the food preparation.
- The assistant waiter serves it to the customer.
5. FAMILY SERVICE