sit-down meal
- dinnerPrimary evening meal
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- restaurantPlace serving meals
- tableHorizontal furniture surface
formal · courses · napkin · silverware · linen · candlelit · reservation · waiter · plated · leisurely · gathering · family · conversation · tablecloth · wine · appetizer · entrée · dessert
- mealssupper, brunch, dinner, lunch, luncheon
- sit-down restauranttable service, reservation, booth, table for two, wait staff
formality and service style
sit-down mealfast food
Speedy prepared meals
buffet · takeout · self-service · grab-and-go · takeaway
eating posture and mobility
sit-down mealcocktail reception
Social event with beverages
hors d'oeuvres · finger food · canapés · desk lunch · picnic
meal structure and completeness
sit-down mealsnack
Light between-meal fare
quick bite · grazing · nibbles · finger food · hors d'oeuvres