carving station
Roast slicing area
A carving station is a setup at a buffet or catered event where a cook slices meat to order—typically roast beef, ham, or turkey.
The station usually features the roast displayed on a cutting board with a heat lamp, and a uniformed attendant who portions slices for guests: The carving station had prime rib and honey-glazed ham.
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- hotel buffetSelf-service meal at lodging
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- standing ribBone-in beef roast
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
slicing · turkey · prime rib · tongs · serving · silver platter · steam · heat lamp · juices · platter · meat · gravy · hotel · brunch · tenderloin · fork · uniform · warming lamp
- banquet foodprime rib, beef tenderloin, filet mignon, roast beef, rack of lamb
- buffet itemschafing dishes, sneeze guard, serving spoons, salad bar, hot plates
- pig roastwhole pig, spit roast, crackling, basting, rotisserie
- self-service diningcafeteria, buffet, food court, salad bar, hot bar
- spit roastingrotisserie, spit, spit roast, rotisserie chicken, hand crank
- catering equipmentchafing dish, chafer, steam table, bain marie, bain-marie
carving stationplated dinner
Pre-arranged individual portions
à la carte · table service · sit-down dinner · grab-and-go · vending machine
carving stationTV dinner
Packaged frozen meal
deli counter · microwave meals · frozen dinners · bento box · meal kit
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