The name of the buffet originated from Japan, and the dining style originated from the "Scandinavian" cold food" and "Hunt breakfast" in Northern Europe from the 8th to the 11th century AD.< /p>

The buffet was first pioneered by the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo in 1958. All dishes were placed on one table and guests could eat according to their preferences. This style was very popular.

Feasts in the European Middle Ages often included a lot of food. In the 16th century, the Swedes called a table where spirits and snacks were served by the guests. By the 18th century, this method was revived in France and spread throughout Europe. In modern times, catering companies in Western countries have civilized and standardized them and developed modern buffets.

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The form of buffets is no longer limited to Western food. Basically, food from all over the world can be used as buffet dishes, and it is becoming more and more common. It is said that this was the first way to eat by pirates at that time, and there are still many buffet restaurants named after "pirates" around the world.

They asked the restaurant to serve all kinds of food and drinks they needed in containers and put them on the dining table, and then they drank and ate as much as they wanted. Although this kind of behavior made people at that time drink and eat as much as they wanted. It feels rude, but since the customer's desk service is omitted, a lot of labor and manpower are naturally saved, which can reduce the use of waiters and reduce labor costs for the company. Therefore, this self-service dining method is very convenient. It will become popular in European and American countries soon.

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