Editing Dinner (section)

==Parties==
{{See also|Party#Dinner party}}
{{See also|dining in}}
[[File:Oxford College women in formal dress at dinner n.d. (3193552997).jpg|thumb|Women in formal dress at dinner at [[Oxford Female Institute]], Ohio, United States, date unknown]]
A dinner party is a social gathering at which people congregate to eat dinner.<ref name=perry/> Dinners exist on a spectrum, from a basic meal to a [[state dinner]].<ref name="Gazette">{{cite web |last1=Sennett |first1=Jay |date=2013-09-23 |title=Rules of Civility: Dinner Etiquette – Formal Dining |url=https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/dinner-etiquette-formal-dining/ |access-date=2019-08-21 |website=Gentleman's Gazette}}</ref>

===Ancient Roman===
During the times of [[Ancient Rome]], a dinner party was referred to as a ''convivium'', and was a significant event for [[Roman emperors]] and senators to congregate and discuss their relations.{{sfn|Edwards|2007|pp=161–162}}

===English===
In London ({{circa|1875}}–{{circa|1900}}), dinner parties were formal occasions that included printed invitations and formal [[RSVP (invitations)|RSVP]]s.{{sfn|Draznin|2001|pp=134–136}} The food served at these parties ranged from large, extravagant food displays and several meal [[Course (food)|courses]] to more simple fare and food service.{{sfn|Draznin|2001|pp=134–136}} Activities sometimes included singing and poetry reciting, among others.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}

===Formal===
The general guidelines of a formal dinner include the following:

# It requires that the participants dress in semi-formal (black-tie) or formal (white tie) [[Evening gown|evening attire]].<ref name="Gazette" />
#* Most commonly, guests will be expected to dress in [[Black tie|semi-formal/black-tie attire]]. The men wear tuxedos and women wear [[cocktail dress]]es, [[evening gown]]s, and/or [[Le Smoking|le smoking (the women's tuxedo)]]. 
#* The most formal of dinner events will require guests to dress in [[White tie|formal/white-tie attire]]. The men wear a full evening-dress ensemble (white-tie and tailcoat), and women wear evening gowns and/or [[ball gown]]s.
# A commitment to a style of formal dinner service.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-15 |title=Les différents types de service au restaurant {{!}} Propos de Chef |url=http://www.propos-de-chef.com/conseil-maitre-hotel/differents-types-de-service-au-restaurant/ |access-date=2023-08-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715123048/http://www.propos-de-chef.com/conseil-maitre-hotel/differents-types-de-service-au-restaurant/ |archive-date=2011-07-15 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-07-21 |title=Table Settings |url=http://www.butlersguild.com/index.php?subject=45 |access-date=2023-08-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721172956/http://www.butlersguild.com/index.php?subject=45 |archive-date=2011-07-21 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Le Service à l'anglaise |url=https://www.planete-cuisine.com/46/encyclopedie-le-service-a-l-anglaise |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=www.planete-cuisine.com |language=fr}}</ref>
#* Service rendered in the Russian style, or [[service à la russe]]. A manner of dining where each course is brought to the table sequentially, and the food portioned on individual plates by the waiter. The Russian style of service is usually perceived to be a more formal method.
#* Service rendered in the French style, or [[service à la française]]. Traditionally, it can be defined as a manner of service that is rendered via serving various dishes of the meal, all at the same time in an impressive display, and the guests serve themselves from the serving dishes – similar to that of a [[buffet]]. However, French style service can be rendered in a variety of methods/sub-styles.
#** [[Gueridon service|Guéridon service]], also known as "tableside service" or "from the cart," is a relative blend of the French and Russian styles, where every dish is portioned by a waiter at the tableside. It involves the cooking or finishing of foods by a waiter (or maître d'hôtel/captain) at the diner's table, typically from a special serving cart called a guéridon trolley. Gueridon service offers a higher style of service to the guest.
#** Other styles include banquet, buffet, and assisted buffet.
#* Service rendered in the English style, or service à l’anglaise, is usually viewed as a slightly trimmed down version of Russian style service, but has a strong emphasis on the professionalism of the servicing personnel. The English style of service is also known as "butler service."
# An appropriately formal setting/dining room.
# There are [[Course (food)|multiple courses]] served.
# There is a [[Seating plan|seating protocol]].