Did food service exist in ancient times?

Did food service exist in ancient times?

The ancient Greeks had a high level of public dining, and much of their social lives took place around banquets at home or at public feasts. Inns and foodservice operations existed. Greece was the land of Epicurus, who spread the philosophy of good eating and good living.

Did Romans have takeaways?

Known as a thermopolium, or hot drinks counter, the takeaway would serve chicken, rooster and duck to hungry clients. Food was even found inside some of the jars at the site in Pompeii, a Roman city near Naples, buried when nearby volcano Mt Vesuvius erupted in AD79.

When did take away food start?

The concept of prepared meals to be eaten elsewhere dates back to antiquity. Market and roadside stalls selling food were common in Ancient Greece and Rome. In Pompeii, archaeologists have found a number of thermopolia, service counters opening onto the street which provided food to be taken away.

What did they eat in ancient times?

Grains, legumes, vegetables, eggs and cheeses were the base of the diet, with fruit and honey for sweetness. Meat (mostly pork), and fish were used sparingly, and as the empire expanded beginning in the 3rd Century BC, Romans welcomed new flavours – be it pepper from India or lemons from Persia.

Did ancient Romans eat sandwiches?

In Ancient Rome these offcuts were called tomaclum, which was originally thought to mean sausage, but historians now believe offal is far more representative of what it was. This meat could be served in stews but would typically be served in a sandwich.

Did ancient Greece have restaurants?

While most ancient Greeks dined in their own homes or as a guest in the home of a friend or associate, some men ate meals at the expense of their city. Public dining was a privilege bestowed upon public officials, generals, visiting government officials, and victorious athletes.

What did they eat in Roman times?

The Romans primarily ate cereals and legumes, usually with sides of vegetables, cheese, or meat and covered with sauces made out of fermented fish, vinegar, honey, and various herbs and spices. While they had some refrigeration, much of their diet depended on which foods were locally and seasonally available.

Did Pompeii fast food?

The thermopolium, or fast food restaurant, of Regio V in Pompeii. Photo courtesy of Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Archaeologists studying the Roman city of Pompeii recently discovered a thermopolium—a kind of ancient fast food restaurant—and it is now open to the public.