Glossary
Table d'hôte
Table d'hôte is a fixed-price menu of multiple courses with a limited set of choices, served as a complete meal.
How table d'hôte works
French for the host's table, table d'hôte offers a complete meal at one price, historically with little or no choice. In practice today it overlaps closely with prix fixe; the distinction is mostly tradition, with table d'hôte implying a more hosted, set progression.
The format simplifies the kitchen, speeds service, and locks a predictable margin per cover.
Example
A country inn serves a nightly table d'hôte at $48: a single soup, one of two mains, and a set dessert. The fixed structure lets a small kitchen run lean and forecast purchasing precisely.
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