What are the forms of classification of banquet types

Chinese banquet. Chinese banquet is a traditional form of gathering. Banquets follow the Chinese dietary habits, to drink Chinese wine, eat Chinese food, use Chinese tableware, perform traditional Chinese etiquette.

Western banquet. Western banquet is organized in accordance with the etiquette and customs of Western countries. It is characterized by following western eating habits, adopting a separate meal system, focusing on western dishes, using western tableware, and paying attention to the matching of drinks and dishes.

State banquet. State banquet is the head of state or government for national celebrations or to welcome foreign heads of state or government and held a formal banquet. National flags are hung in the banquet hall, and a band is arranged to play the national anthems of the two countries as well as the music of the table, with speeches or toasts during the banquet.

Formal banquet. Formal banquets are usually held by governments and organizations to welcome invited guests or to thank the hosts.

Banquet. Banquets are informal banquets, common luncheons, dinners, there are also morning banquets. These banquets are not bound by strict etiquette, casual, cordial, can be seated, no formal speech, the number of dishes can also be reduced, more for the hospitality of familiar guests and friends, business partners.

Cold banquet. Cold dinner banquet is not characterized by rows of seats, dishes mainly cold food, hot dishes, food, Chinese food, Western food or a combination of Chinese and Western food, dishes in advance on the food table for guests to take, guests can be free to move around, many times to take food, alcohol can be placed on the table, can also be sent by the waiter end. Cold meals can be both indoors, but also in the courtyard, can set up small tables, chairs, guests are free to sit, but also can not set up a seat, stand and eat. It is usually held from 12 noon to 2 p.m., or from 6 p.m. to about 8 p.m.

Cocktail Feast. Cocktail banquets are a form of gathering and socializing with European and American traditions. Cocktail party to drink mainly, slightly prepared snacks food, the form of a more relaxed, generally do not set the seat, no guest of honor, individuals can walk around at will, to facilitate a wide range of contact conversation.

Tea party. Tea party is a very economical and simple, relaxed and lively form of banquets, mostly for the community to hold commemorative and celebratory activities. The meeting is generally available dishes, snacks and several kinds of flavorful snacks, fruit and so on.

Self-help meals. Automatic meal will be a kind of their own choice to take the form of food meals. Because of its form of eclectic, guests can eat while walking and talking, so more and more popular with Chinese and foreigners. Buffet can be divided into two kinds, one is the arrangement of seats, the other is not arranged fixed seats.