RUSSIAN

SERVICE
 What is Russian service or also known as Service à
la russe is a form of table service.
Russian Service?
A multi-course meal, specifically a 3
service course meal.

In Russian service, the food is sent out of

the kitchen piping hot when the time is
right for it, and offered to diners by
waiters, serving from a diner’s left side.
Meats are sent out of the kitchen already
carved on platters. This innovation
reduced crowding on tables, and gave the
chef more control, so that the dishes he
meant to be experienced hot would be.
 ORIGINS:

The Russian service has its roots in

the opulent banquets of the Russian
aristocracy during the 19th century.
At that time, the wealthy class in
Russia was heavily influenced by
French culture, and the Russian
service was developed as a way to
showcase their affluence and
sophistication.
 ALEXANDER
KURAKIN

An ambassador from Russia that introduced

the Russian service style or service a la russe
to the outskirts of Paris in the year 1810.
Advantages:
 • High level of guest satisfaction
• Personalized service
• Waiters have the scope to exhibit carving, portioning, and service skills
• Good presentation
Disadvantages
:
• Russian service typically requires more space in the
dining area to accommodate the servers' movements
and the larger trays used for presenting and serving
dishes
TABLE SETTING: