It is the simplest form of table service.

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

It is "a preset service and menu for a given number of people for a specific time of day'".

This service may be Russian or French.

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

In this style, portions of food are brought to the dining room on serving platters and placed on a small heater that is on a small portable table.

These are figurines, potted plants and flowers, preferably fresh and natural, vegetables and fruits used for garnish and arrangements.

This is also known as table appointments, includes all items placed at the table that assist a person or a customer in dining.

In this service, food is prepared in the kitchen and served on serving platters, usually silver, with attractive garnishes. A server places a dinner plate in front of each customer then carries the platter of food to each customer. This ser

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

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

It includes tablecloths, plastic table covers, placemats, runners, and napkins of all kinds.