Advantages and Disadvantages of Russian Service
Create: May 28, 2019 Edit: May 28, 2019
The advantages of Russian service are that
only one server is needed and that this
service is as elegant as French service, yet faster and less expensive.
No extra space
is needed for special equipment, such as the gu´eridon.
The disadvantages of Russian service are
the large investment in silver serviceware
and the number of platters needed, especially when every guest in a party
orders a different selection.
For this reason, Russian service is particularly useful at
banquets where every guest receives the same food selection.
Another disadvantage
is that the last guest served at the table must be served from the less well-displayed
food remaining.