serving hatch

Wall food opening

A serving hatch is a small opening in a wall between a kitchen and dining area, used for passing food and dishes through without walking around.

Common in homes, restaurants, and cafeterias where the kitchen is separate from the eating space: She slid the plates through the serving hatch.

Also called a pass-through.

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