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ENGLISH SERVICE
Common in weddings and big events.
Food is brought on platters in portions and are served by the waiter
In the formal English style, food is shown to the host for approval.
Spoon & fork are used by the waiter as a tong to serve the food.
The informal term refering to it in Spain is “Estilo paella”
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FRENCH SERVICE
It is a very personalized service.
Food is brought form the kitchen and is cut into pieces by the
guests.
It is not common in public restaurants as it is slow, expensive and
requires expertise.
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AMERICAN SERVICE
The American service is a pre-plated service
The food is served into the guest's plate in the kitchen, and it is
brought to the guest.
This type of service is commonly used in a coffee shop where
service is required to be fast.
ESSENTIAL if we have a famous CHEF
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RUSSIAN SERVICE OR GUERIDON
It is a sophisticated service
Food is generally completed in the restaurant in the gueridon* in full
view of the guests.
Display and presentation are a major part in this service.
It requires considerable expertise and skills.
Especialities: Steak tartare or flambé courses
** the auxiliar table
