Types of Dining
This type of restaurant features elegant decor, top-quality food, and high prices.
What is fine dining?
Food is fully plated in the kitchen and brought to the table.
What is modern American plated service?
The first step before customers arrive is preparing equipment and supplies.
What is side work?
A shallow metal dish that keeps buffet food warm.
What is a chafing dish?
The textures, colors, and sounds that create the dining mood.
What is atmosphere?
A restaurant that recreates another place or time, often with themed decor.
What is a theme restaurant?
Food is presented or prepared tableside in a formal style.
What is classical French service?
These are used to hold salt, pepper, or ketchup.
What are condiment containers?
The stand used in tableside cooking for flambé.
What is a réchaud?
A table decoration that adds beauty and interest.
What is a centerpiece?
This dining environment offers mid-range prices and a relaxed atmosphere.
What is casual dining?
Food is served from platters to customers’ plates by a server.
What is Russian/English service?
The decorative fold made with napkins before service.
What is napkin folding?
Strong, durable glass that resists breaking.
What is heat-treated glassware?
These centerpieces use carved fruit or spun sugar.
What are edible centerpieces?
A service where food is prepared off-site and brought to customers.
What is catering?
Food is brought to the table on large dishes for guests to serve themselves.
What is family service?
Plates, glasses, and utensils are arranged this way before a meal.
What is a table setting?
The utensil set including forks, knives, and spoons.
What is flatware?
These are the most common type of centerpiece used in evening dining.
What are lighting centerpieces?
This area in malls features many quick-service restaurants grouped together.
What is a food court?
A server carries trays of hors d’oeuvres for guests to serve themselves.
What is butler service?
The napkin-lined plate used to carry flatware.
What is a serviette?
The dining cart used for tableside service.
What is a guéridon?
The term for centerpieces carved from ice, butter, or chocolate.
What are sculpted centerpieces?