the problem of catering etiquette has a long history. According to literature records, at the latest in the Zhou Dynasty, the catering etiquette had formed a set of quite perfect systems, especially praised and respected by Confucius, who had served as a drinker in Lu State, and became an important aspect of showing the appearance of a great country, a state of etiquette and a place of civilization in successive dynasties.

As a traditional ancient banquet etiquette of the Han nationality, it has its own set of procedures: the host invites guests outside the door temporarily. When the guests arrive, they greet each other, introduce them into the living room and offer refreshments. After the guests are seated, the guests are guided to the table, with the left as the top, which is regarded as the chief. There are two seats relative to the first seat, three seats below the first seat and four seats below the second seat. The guests sit down, the host toasts the dishes, and the guests thank each other with gifts. There is also a certain emphasis on serving wine during the dinner: the elders and guests should be respected first, and the host should be the last. After the banquet, guide the guests to sit in the living room and serve tea until they say goodbye. This traditional banquet etiquette remains intact in most parts of China, such as Shandong, Hongkong and Taiwan Province, and it is reflected in many film and television works.

influenced by the introduction of western food in Qing dynasty, some western etiquette was introduced. Such as serving dishes, soup and wine, are also introduced into Chinese etiquette because of reasonable and hygienic eating methods. The exchange of Chinese and western food culture makes the catering etiquette more scientific and reasonable.

The modern Chinese banquet etiquette is developed on the basis of continuing the tradition and referring to foreign etiquette. Its seating is based on the principle that the right is the highest in western banquets. The first guest of honor is seated on the right side of the host, and the second guest of honor is on the left side of the host or the right side of the first guest of honor. The wine is served on the right side of the guest, first the guest of honor, then the host, first the female guest and then the male guest. Pour eight points of wine, not too full. The order of serving is still traditional, cold first and then hot. Hot dishes should be on the left side of the seat opposite the guest of honor; Serve single dishes or side dishes, snacks before guests, whole chicken, whole duck, whole fish and other plastic dishes, not head and tail facing the main position. These procedures can not only make the whole banquet process harmonious and orderly, but also reflect and communicate the identity and feelings of the host and guest. Therefore, the etiquette above the dining table can make the banquet activities complete and comprehensive, so that the cultivation of both the host and the guest can be fully displayed.