'Foodservice organizations in operation in the United States today have become an accepted way of life, and we tend to regard themĪs relatively recent innovations. Another thought to ponder: how military foodservice impacted Advances in transportation (most notably trains, automobiles, trucks) also created a hugeĭemand for public dining venues. Production of foodstuffs, quick distribution of goods, safer storage facilities, and more efficient cookingĪppliances. Advances in technology made possible mass Modern food service is a product of the Industrial Revolution. The restaurant, as we know it today, is said to have been a byproduct of the French Revolution. Colonial America continued this tradition in the form of legislated Publick Medieval travelers dined at inns, taverns, Street vendors and publicĬooks (caterers) were readily available in Ancient Rome. Historians tell us the genesis of food service dates back to ancient times. Food Timeline: history notes-restaurants, chefs & foodservice FoodTimeline library Food Timeline FAQs: professional food service
