Dining is the act of eating a meal in a formal setting and generally refers to eating dinner or the equivalent main meal of the day. Typically referring to food service experiences that take place in restaurants, dining can be anything from a large social event to a small intimate meal. Encompassing a variety of topics from tables and chairs to table clearances, restaurant and kitchen layouts, and lighting, the following compilation of elements and guides has been created to assist in the design and documentation of dining experiences.