The term cabaret service (also known as dejeuner serviceШаблон:Sfn) is used to designate small tea or coffee services. A typical cabaret service includes (in addition to cups and saucersШаблон:Sfn) a teapot or a coffeepot (with a lid and occasionally a standШаблон:Sfn), a sugar bowl, a creamer, sometimes a tray[1]Шаблон:Sfn and cutlery.Шаблон:Sfn In the 18th century a spoon boat was frequently a part of the set.[2] The tea- and coffeepots are small (one pint in a service for two, so called tête-à-tête, half a pint in a solitaire service for one),[1] the cups and saucers are frequently also smaller than the ones in the regular sets.Шаблон:Sfn Tête-à-tête services were popular as wedding gifts.
The cabaret services originated in France, where the tea drinking was not ritualized, and thus small-scale arrangements for one or two were appropriate.Шаблон:Sfn The cabaret services characteristically utilized unusual designs and extensive decorations,Шаблон:Sfn this "jewel-like" appearance hints at marketing oriented towards ladies.Шаблон:Sfn
In the 18th century silver (gilded) cabaret services with fitting cases were made for travel.Шаблон:Sfn
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