1. Studying eating out -- pt. I. Modes of provision -- 2. development of the habit of eating out in the UK -- 3. meanings of eating out -- pt. II. Access -- 4. Patterns of eating out -- 5. Domestic organisation, family meals and eating out -- pt. III. Delivery -- 6. Personal service in public and private settings -- 7. Last suppers -- pt. IV. Enjoyment: the attractions of eating out -- 8. Eating out as a source of gratification -- 9. enjoyment of meal events -- pt. V. Conclusion -- 10. Eating out and theories of consumption
Summary
Eating Out is a fascinating study of the consumption of food outside the home. Through recent in-depth research in English cities, the authors have collected a wealth of information into people's attitudes towards, and expectations of, eating out as a form of entertainment and an expression of taste and status
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical (pages 234-242) references and index
