The differences between Chinese and western food cultures mainly include the following aspects:

1. Differences in dietary concepts:

China's diet is dominated by plant food, hot food and cooked food. Pay attention to the collocation of various foods and the taste of food, and pay attention to "color, fragrance, taste and shape".

The western diet mainly focuses on raw food, cold food, sweets and meat, pursuing convenience and quickness. The most important thing is that the western diet pays great attention to nutrition.

2. Differences in dining tools:

People in China use chopsticks and spoons for meals, and bowls for meals.

Westerners use plates to hold food, and they can eat it immediately when they use it. They have special spoons for soup.

3. Differences in dining methods:

At China's banquet, everyone sits around in groups and the banquet uses a round table, which creates a United and polite atmosphere in form, in line with the general mentality of "great unity" of the Chinese nation.

the core of western catering banquets is friendship. Separate meals and popular buffets are implemented, so that everyone can take what they need instead of being fixed in their seats and moving freely. Paying money is often AA system, which shows the respect of westerners for individuality and self.

4. Differences in table manners:

Round tables are often used in Chinese banquets. Round tables placed in different positions are different in rank.

In western banquets, long tables are often used. At formal banquets, the level of tables depends on the distance from the main table.

5. Difference in serving order:

Chinese food is served with cold dishes, drinks and wine first, then hot dishes, then staple food, and finally sweets and fruits.

western food is usually served in the order of bread and butter, cold dishes, soup, seafood, main course, dessert, coffee and fruit. Vegetables and soup are eaten with bread at the same time.