1. 1 3.01 N MEAL SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS

2. Meal Service Classifications Meal service: how a meal is served for any given occasion Classifications: Family-style Buffet Plate Russian/Continental Properly set table provides diner w/tableware needed for meal being served 2

3. Family Style  family meals  home-style restaurants  Serving dishes  passed to the right  Beverages  poured before seating  handed to diners Informal style of meal service 3 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

4. Family Style Example 4 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

5. Family Style Paper/cloth napkins tablecloth and/or placemats centerpiece may be used 5 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

6. Buffet Style casual restaurants large gatherings Business dinners Family dinners church events weddings Cafeterias: buffet where items priced separately usually price the meal as a whole including beverages 6 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

7. Buffet Example 7 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

8. Buffet Plates beginning of serving line Flatware/napkins Beginning/end of serving line Beverages picked up in line/another station. very formal event (weddings) informal (family reunion) 8 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

9. Plate Service restaurants/dinner parties Flatware/beverage ware on the table w/space left for plate Food portioned onto plates in kitchen brought to table More formal meal style than family 9 A3.01NMeal Service Classifications

10. Plate Service Table set-up 10 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

11. Plate Service Serving dishes not needed/easier cleanup Cloth napkins/tablecloths Placemats might be used at home on top of tablecloth Tablecloths at formal restaurants 11 3.01NMeal Service Classifications

12. Russian/Continental Predominantly at fine restaurants Food portioned out in kitchen served by wait staff No serving dishes used Dishes removed after each course Flatware course specific numerous Highly formal meal 12 3.01N

13. Russian/Continental 13 3.01NMeal Service Classifications