buffet food

noun
UK /ˈbʊfeɪ fuːd/
US /bəˈfeɪ fuːd/

Food laid out on a table so people can serve themselves.

The party had lots of buffet food, including sandwiches and fruit.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A meal where guests take food from a shared table rather than being served.

We had a buffet dinner at the hotel.

3. A sideboard or counter used for serving food.

The buffet was filled with plates and dishes.

4. A restaurant where you pay a fixed price and serve yourself.

They ate at an all-you-can-eat buffet.