Russian or butler
service is usually associated with upscale catering at a higher price point.
Higher, or highly, skilled servers are required. While guests are seated, a
server approaches the table carrying a large silver tray on one arm, laden with
the evening’s protein, starch and vegetable. Guests are approached from the
left side. In Russian service, the server serves the guest by placing the food
directly onto the empty plate. In butler service, the server leans in and holds
the tray while the guests take the food they wish using the utensils on the
tray.
The names of these
styles of service are different in different parts of the world. One or the
other may be referred to as French service. It depends on where you learned
about them and other cultural differences. When a client requests this type of
service, be sure to clarify which one they are requesting.
Tip: While
butler, French or Russian style of service is associated with a more
sophisticated event, the food is often more difficult to serve, slower and
losses temperature quickly.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the posting..but I am still confused about butler service as in certain places french service is mentioned as a butler service and some where russian service as butler service...kindly put some light on it..where I suppose almost all service somewhere as very much closer to butler service as stewards are suppose to give personalize food service to the guests to maintain high levels of service
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