THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN ENGLISH BREAKFAST AND A CONTINENTAL BREAKING
ENGLISH BREAKFAST | CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST |
The cover is in form of table D’hote menu. | The cover is in form of a la carte menu. |
The meal consists of a number of courses usually three or four, with a choice of dishes from within each course | The meal consists of hot croissant or hot toast, butter, preserves, and coffee or tea. (Light Snack) |
The bills are prepared in the hotel restaurant and forwarded to the billing office | The bills (charges) are already incorporated, or added to the room rate. |
The meals are served in the hotel restaurant or dining room. | Mostly served in the apartment, that is, the guest’s bedroom or suite, and also in the restaurant. |
Meals are served by waiters who will ensure that the bills are signed. | Meals are served by floor waiters who ensure that the bills are signed. |
THE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN AN ENGLISH BREAKFAST AND A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST.
SIMILARITIES
1. The same first course is served.
2. The same beverages, tea or coffee are served.
3. They are served at the same period, morning.
4. The double-checking system is normally used for breakfast.