A buffet is a system of serving meals in which food is placed in a public area where the diners generally serve themselves.Buffets are offered at various places including hotels, restaurants and many social events. Buffet restaurants typically offer all-you-can-eat food for a set price
Hot or cold buffets usually involve dishware and utensils, but a finger buffet is an array of foods that are designed to be small and easily consumed by hand alone, such as cupcakes, slices of pizza, foods on cocktail sticks, etc.
The modern buffet was developed in France in the 18th century,soon spreading throughout Europe.The buffet became popular in the English speaking world in the second half of the nineteenth century.