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A buffet is a system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners generally serve themselves. It is effective for serving a large number of people with minimal staff. Buffets are offered at various places including hotels and many social events. Since a buffet involves diners serving themselves, it has been considered an informal form of dining, less formal than table service. In recent years, however, buffet dinners are increasingly popular among hosts of home dinner parties, especially in homes where limited space complicates the serving of individual places.
Home buffets work well in both small or large spaces, but only when every element of buffet set-up is considered. The most efficient buffet service set up consists of one to two tables wide enough for two rows of platters. This allows guests to serve themselves from both sides of the table, speeding up the serving process and reducing the risk of spillage. Buffet tables should be set up in a logical order, with plates first, followed by the main course and side dishes. Last should be utensils and napkins. If possible, desserts and especially beverages should be served from a separate table, preferably far away from the main buffet table. Shop buffet supplies from the trusted restaurant supply online store.
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