When was gueridon service started?Iinformation & types.

Also known as "Russian service,"
gueridon service originated in Russia during the 19th
century. Usually reserved for upscale food customers, the service is usually presented
on a separate table, sideboard or, more recently, mobile carts or trolleys. It has long
been considered one of the most fashionable forms of restaurant or catering service.
Food is usually prepared in view of the guests. Proper gueridon service includes a table
or trolley equipped with a gas hob that enables food to be cooked on the table. It was
popularized by Henri Charpentier while working at the Cafe de Paris
in Monte Carlo, whose guests included Edward Prince of Wales.