| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accommodate | provide what is needed |
| 2. | allergy | harmful food reaction |
| 3. | aperitif | drink before a meal |
| 4. | apology | expression of regret |
| 5. | appetizer | small dish before meal |
| 6. | aroma | pleasant smell of food |
| 7. | arrive | come to a place |
| 8. | attentive | carefully considerate of others |
| 9. | bake | cook with dry oven heat |
| 10. | banquet | large formal meal |
| 11. | bouquet | arranged bunch of flowers |
| 12. | bowl | round deep dish |
| 13. | broil | cook with direct heat |
| 14. | brunch | late morning meal |
| 15. | buffet | meal served for self-service |
| 16. | candle | wax light source |
| 17. | carafe | glass container for drinks |
| 18. | centerpiece | table’s central decoration |
| 19. | cheers | friendly drinking expression |
| 20. | coaster | mat under a drink |
| 21. | cocktail | mixed alcoholic drink |
| 22. | coffee | hot drink from beans |
| 23. | course | one part of a meal |
| 24. | cup | small drinking vessel |
| 25. | cutlery | knives, forks, and spoons |
| 26. | decant | pour liquid carefully off |
| 27. | dessert | sweet course after meal |
| 28. | digestif | drink after a meal |
| 29. | dinner | evening meal with guests |
| 30. | entree | main dish or course |
| 31. | etiquette | polite social behavior |
| 32. | excuse me | polite interruption phrase |
| 33. | flowers | decorative blossoms |
| 34. | flute | tall narrow champagne glass |
| 35. | fork | utensil with prongs |
| 36. | garnish | decorative edible finishing touch |
| 37. | gathering | social meeting of people |
| 38. | gluten-free | without gluten |
| 39. | gracious | pleasantly kind and courteous |
| 40. | gravy boat | pitcher for gravy |
| 41. | greet | say hello to someone |
| 42. | grill | cook over direct fire |
| 43. | guest | person invited to visit |
| 44. | halal | permitted by Islamic law |
| 45. | helping | serving of food |
| 46. | hors d’oeuvre | small savory starter |
| 47. | hospitality | friendly treatment of guests |
| 48. | ingredient | food item in a dish |
| 49. | introduce | present people to each other |
| 50. | invitation | request to attend an event |
| 51. | invite | ask someone to attend |
| 52. | knife | cutting utensil |
| 53. | kosher | prepared by Jewish law |
| 54. | ladle | deep spoon for serving |
| 55. | launder | wash cloth items |
| 56. | leftovers | food remaining after meal |
| 57. | luncheon | formal midday meal |
| 58. | manners | socially acceptable behavior |
| 59. | marinate | soak in seasoned liquid |
| 60. | menu | list of food offered |
| 61. | mocktail | nonalcoholic mixed drink |
| 62. | napkin | cloth or paper for wiping |
| 63. | party | social event with guests |
| 64. | pepper mill | grinder for peppercorns |
| 65. | pitcher | large vessel for pouring |
| 66. | placemat | mat under a place setting |
| 67. | plate | flat dish for food |
| 68. | platter | large serving plate |
| 69. | poise | calm self-confidence |
| 70. | polite | showing good manners |
| 71. | portion | amount served to one |
| 72. | reception | formal social event |
| 73. | recipe | instructions for preparing food |
| 74. | refreshments | light food and drink |
| 75. | roast | cook with dry heat |
| 76. | RSVP | reply to an invitation |
| 77. | saltcellar | small container for salt |
| 78. | saute | fry quickly in little fat |
| 79. | seconds | additional serving of food |
| 80. | serving bowl | bowl for shared food |
| 81. | side dish | food served alongside main |
| 82. | simmer | cook just below boiling |
| 83. | slice | cut into thin pieces |
| 84. | small talk | light polite conversation |
| 85. | spoon | rounded eating utensil |
| 86. | stir | mix with circular motion |
| 87. | tablecloth | cloth covering a table |
| 88. | tact | skill in delicate situations |
| 89. | tea | drink made from leaves |
| 90. | thank you | expression of gratitude |
| 91. | tidy | neat and orderly |
| 92. | toast | drink honoring someone |
| 93. | tongs | tool for gripping food |
| 94. | tray | flat carrier for items |
| 95. | vase | container for flowers |
| 96. | vegan | person avoiding animal products |
| 97. | vegetarian | person avoiding meat |
| 98. | water | clear drink for thirst |
| 99. | welcome | greet warmly on arrival |
| 100. | you’re welcome | reply to thanks |