Food service involves the preparation, distribution, and service of food and beverages to customers.

Full-service restaurants: Provide a sit-down dining experience with a menu offering a variety of dishes.

Fast-casual restaurants: Offer a faster dining experience than full-service restaurants, with a focus on quality ingredients.

Cafes and coffee shops: Serve beverages, light meals, and snacks in a casual setting.

Fast Food and Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR): Characterized by quick service, limited menus, and often featuring drive-through or take-out options.

Catering Services: Provide food and beverage services for events such as weddings, corporate meetings, parties, and conferences.

Food Trucks and Street Food: Mobile businesses that offer a variety of foods and beverages, often specializing in specific cuisines.

Buffet and Self-Service Restaurants: Allow customers to serve themselves from a selection of dishes, often with a fixed price.

Fine Dining Establishments: Upscale restaurants offering a sophisticated dining experience with high-quality food, service, and ambiance.

Institutional Food Service: Catering to organizations such as schools, hospitals, and workplaces, providing meals for large groups.

Bars and Pubs: Serve alcoholic beverages along with a menu of snacks and sometimes full meals.

Food Delivery and Takeout Services: Online platforms and apps that facilitate the ordering and delivery of food from various restaurants.

Hotel and Resort Dining: Restaurants within hotels and resorts that offer dining options for guests.

Entertainment Venue Food Service: Food and beverage offerings at entertainment venues such as theaters, stadiums, and amusement parks.

Bakeries and Pastry Shops: Specialty establishments focused on the production and sale of baked goods.