It may be Russian or French depending on the style of serving the food, the menu, the number of servers or waiters, and the table setting.

It is the simplest form of table service.

It is informal and is used in many Filipino homes. Food is served in bowls or platters placed at the center of the dining table.

It is “a preset service and menu for a given number of people for a specifi c time of day”

It includes all items placed at the table that assist a person or a customer in dining. It consists of flatware, dinnerware, beverageware or glassware, linens, hollowware, and table decorations.

Are serving dishes for food, like platters, serving bowls, tureens, creamers, sugar bowls, teapots, pitchers, coffeepots, and trays that are made of metal.

It includes high quality and hence expensive lead glass, lime glass that is lighter and more brittle, plastic, and paper in variety.

It includes spoons, forks, knives, and spreaders that are made of sterling silver, stainless steel, plated silver, ceramic, wood, or plastic.

It includes dining plates and serving platters that are available in glass, ceramic, or plastic.