A family banquet means a family gathering for a feast, a private banquet.

A family banquet can refer to a banquet hosted by a private person at home. Compared with a state banquet or a public banquet, it is more appropriate to call it a "private banquet", but such a title is a bit narrow and stingy. Therefore, it is called a "family banquet" in an intimate way, but in reality it is far less intimate than family members. It is enough that the people attending the banquet are happy and come back enjoying themselves.

A family banquet can also refer to a happy gathering of family members to enjoy delicious food, with reunion and joy as the main theme. No matter the reason for the gathering, every family banquet is a wish for prosperity, good fortune and success. The time for entertaining guests should be chosen on a day when everyone is resting. Among the three meals a day, lunch is usually the main meal in my country, while in Western countries, guests are often entertained in the evening.

The Etiquette of Family Banquets

With the changes in our country’s economic life, more and more people treat guests to dinner. The choice of time should be agreed in person or over the phone with the main guest. Other guests can be made in person, over the phone, or by written appointment or invitation. A grand family dinner can be invited with an invitation card to show solemnity. The family banquet does not need to be too sumptuous, but the variety should be taken into account as much as possible, including cold dishes, hot dishes, large dishes, and soups.

Those who drink wine before meals should have more cold dishes; those who know how to drink or do not drink alcohol should have less cold dishes. The quality of the food should be appropriate, and don’t blindly pursue high-end food and be overly extravagant. Cooking is a arduous and complicated work. If the host is only busy cooking, he will neglect the guests and affect the conversation with them. Alcohol and beverages are indispensable. The process of drinking is a good opportunity to talk, reminisce, and enhance feelings.