It is a popular example of a self-service style where customers carry the food selected from the table of the display to the dining area.

It is the simplest form of table service. For this style, a host greets and sets the customers. He also provides them with menu cards for the meal.

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

These are the spoons, forks, knives, and spreaders that are made of sterling silver, stainless steel, plated silver, ceramic, wood, or plastic

These are the tablecloths, plastic table covers, placemats, runners, and napkins

These are the goblets, sherbet glasses, and juice, tea, and coffee sets

These are the platters, serving bowls, tureens, creamers, sugar bowls, teapots and trays that are made of metal

These are linens that can be bought in different colors, sizes, and designs. These are traditionally folded and placed to the left of the table setting outside the outmost fork.

These are pickled items that are raw, crisp vegetables such as julienned carrots or celery sticks.

These are made out of thin slices of bread in different shapes.

This holds spread and garnish for canapés.

This is placed on top of the base so the garnish sticks to it without falling off.

This is a list of ingredients and procedures to prepare a food item.

It is French for “table of the host”. This menu offers a complete meal at a fixed price.

It is a menu offered for special occasions such as weddings, debuts, anniversaries, etc. this menu has fixed price and is chosen beforehand.

It is a French word meaning “according to the card.” This menu enables the customers to choose the type of dish

These are food items with longer shelf life.

It is the point at which a foodservice operation inspects and takes legal ownership and physical possession on the items ordered.

It is the process of getting the right product for a facility at the right time and in a form meeting pre-established standards of quality, quantity, and price.