When we go for a buffet in a restaurant is it ok to change the plates often?

Question

Sometimes when I go for a buffet in a restaurant I prefer to take another plate and leave the one that I have used whenever I go for a second serving. I don't like taking the old plate. Is this ok?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

Dear friend, yes its quite O K ,  because as per the dinning etiquette one should not reuse the same used plate to refill it at buffets as it looks very dirty and embarrassing which may make your co-diners feel uneasy.

Answer 3

Yes it is perfectly alright.

Answer 4

It is the law in most places that you are required to do that.  This is to avoid dipping the serving utensils on your used plate.  It avoids the spread of disease.

Answer 5

For buffet in a restaurant, its OK.  In case of buffet in Marriage Reception, they will charge Host, because total bill is dependent on that. Take care.

Answer 6

Yes! this is expected in a buffet restaurant. New plate each trip.

Answer 7

yes, I do - it's nice to have a clean plate between courses - and they are used to it - after all you are doing most of the service work yourself!

Answer 8

Yup! This is how it is supposed to be.

Answer 9

uh yea!!!

ure supposted to change them everytime you go up to get more food so you dont spread ure nasty diseases!!!!

god!!!!

Answer 10

Absolutely!  That's why there are so many plates.  Most buffett places do not require you or expect you to use just one plate.

Answer 11

Normally there will be a change of plate between main course and desert,

Answer 12

its perfectly alright.

Answer 13

all restaurants require you to have a fresh plate each time you go back to the bar

Answer 14

yes, its absolutely fine to do so. In fact dining etiquettes are such that we should leave our plate on the table and get a new one for taking another serving.

Answer 15

yep, I am not sure where you live but Where I live, it is the law basically, that you use a clean plate everytime you go to the buffet....you should not eat off of a plate and then take it back to the buffet dirty to refil...ughhhh! Don't you see how often people drop things while trying to put food onto their plates? not to mention the tongs or serving spoons that touch the plate....gross!  Everywhere should have the same practice, CLEAN PLATE EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU GO TO THE BUFFET!

Answer 16

ya, thats what your supposed to do

its not good to have your dessert taste like your appetizer...

Answer 17

in all the places i have been in it's mandatory to take a new plate every time you go up so that everything remains sanitary but you could ask the manager or waitress.

Answer 18

yh its kk

in SPAIN

Answer 19

It's okay if you are taking an entirely different item

Answer 20

In most places it is required as stated by others. This is to avoid cross contamination with utensils/ used dishes and avoiding spread of diseases. I work in a buffet and have to tell people to use clean dishes often.

Answer 21

Yes, this is the right way when you undertake buffet.

You are entitled to have as many servings as you wish to have. One ensures that there is no undue wasteage on your plate when you go for another service.

Fork, spoon, table knife remains on the side plate.

As soon as you go for your next service, the waiter staff is supposed to remove the used plate.

Answer 22

It is okay if u have appetizers, main course and dessert in different plates. If you have your appetizers or main course 2 or 3 times in different plates then it is not good.

Answer 23

That is the actual way to eat when out for a buffet. You dont want others to see your soiled plate when they are serving for themselves. Please use a fresh plate no matter how many times you serve yourself.