Banquet

A banquet is a feast in the form of a common meal at a ceremony for a special occasion or in honor of a guest.

Banquet is the Italian banchetto borrowed and called ceremonial meals at the king assembled court. Banquet originally referred to a banquet, a " feast " or " Schlämmer ". The Duden referred banchetto originally as a side table or as a diminutive of banco bank.

The dress code is at official occasions such as state dinners still formally, ie tuxedo or suit and tie or bow tie with the Lord and evening dress for the lady. In special cases, it is even worn by the men's dress clothes. Are usual a champagne reception and a menu with several courses and a fixed seating plan. The food at the banquet but can also take place in buffet form.

In Germany the organization of state banquets responsible for international events to the protocol of the Foreign Office, the organization of banquets and official dinner at national events the Presentation Protocol domestically by the Federal Ministry of the Interior.