Culinary Essentials ©2010

Chapter 6: The Dining Experience

Chapter Summary

There are five different types of dining environments: fine dining, theme restaurants, casual dining, quick service, and catering services. There are also different styles of meal service, including modern American plated, booth, banquette, family style, classical French, Russian/English, butler, and buffet service. Bus stations should be stocked at all times with supplies. Cleanliness, uniformity, and customer comfort should be stressed when preparing table settings.