the main difference between catering products and ordinary commodities lies in their consumption patterns and life cycles.

first of all, catering products are experienced by consumers at a specific time (such as restaurants or cafes), while ordinary goods are mainly experienced by consumers after they buy them and take them home or office. Secondly, the life cycle of catering products is relatively short, and it is necessary to purchase materials, make and sell them in a short time, and eat them in a short time after consumers buy them. Ordinary goods can have a longer sales and use cycle. Finally, catering products usually rely on word-of-mouth communication and consumers' tastes and experiences as their main sales points, while ordinary goods usually rely on brand influence, advertising and marketing to promote products.