Buffet is buffet in English, which means buffet dinner and cocktail party. During World War II, buffet was widely introduced into military canteens in the rear of the US military, and its content has gone far beyond the snack category of reception, and it has developed into a variety of dietary forms such as staple food, dessert and hot soup. What is a buffet? The buffet dishes are mainly cold dishes, and sometimes a certain number of hot dishes are prepared. A table should be prepared for cold meals, and all kinds of tableware should be placed on the table at the same time, and dishes and drinks should be concentrated on the big table. According to personal needs, guests and hosts choose their own food after taking tableware. The host and guest can eat many times, walk freely, choose their seats at will, or stand and talk with others while eating. You can eat standing up without a seat, or you can set up a few small tables and chairs for people in need to sit. The drinks in the buffet are all concentrated in a separate place, so guests and hosts can either come forward to choose by themselves or send them on the waiter's tray. The location of the buffet can be indoor or outdoor garden. The waiting time is usually 2: 00 to 2: 00 noon and 5: 00 to 7: 00 pm. This kind of banquet is suitable for entertaining a large number of guests.