In most restaurants, plated service is the most common type of service
The term, "plated service", is used to describe the service provided by a waiter serving food that has been prepared and arranged on a plate. The stages involved in plated service include receiving the guests and seating them, taking their orders, and servicing their meals. Another important step in plated service is communication with the guests. It is the responsibility of the waiter to attend to the guests, make suggestions and take their orders.