Serving Collection (#40)

Cafe table laid with opened bottle of white wine and two glasses, bottle of water, plate of scallops and salad, bread roll with knife on wooden board, salt and pepper grinders

Sprinkling chocolate powder on the cream topping of a fruit ricotta tiramisu dessert, served in a wine glass

Pouring maple syrup over pancakes

Butter melting on crumpets served on a plate with jam, close up

Vegetable salad being lifted from glass bowl with salad fork and spoon

Chocolate tart with removed section, side view

Gugelhupf cake being dusted with icing sugar, high angle view

Layered Mediterranean Gateau - Mediterranean vegetables in a stack with Labna

Fruit tartlet decorated with chocolate leaves

Slice of Pecan and Maple Pie

Peach crumble in baking dish, spoon embedded

Brown sauce being ladled roast squab pigeon, side view

Pancakes served with ice cream and raspberries on a pink plate, close up

Five spice hoison ribs garnished with spring onions, served on two square dishes with chopsticks, close up

Pieces of steeped chicken garnished with green herbs, side view

Serrated metal spoon lifting strands of cooked tagliatelle bolognese from metal saucepan, close up

Halved avocado filled with fresh tomato coulis, served with tortilla chips and parsley sprig, close up

Chantilly tuile baskets, biscuit basket filled with cream and topped with raspberries, close up

Gyoza, eight fried Chinese-style dumplings, served on white plate, next to bowl of soy sauce, view from above

Mutter pulao served on metal plate with spoon, close up

Pouring punch from a ladle into a glass

Toffee apples, lollipops, popcorn and glace cherry balls

Orange slices on glass plate, close up

Using wooden salad server to lift mixed salad leaves from bowl

Belgian waffles served with whipped cream, banana slices and golden syrup, high angle view

Piece of chocolate and walnut cream cake served on a gold-rimmed plate, with a fork, high angle view

Slice of Pecan and Maple Pie

Broccoli and runner beans in a china serving bowl

Irish stew being ladled from pot onto plate, high angle view

Coriander-marinated chicken kebabs garnished with fresh herbs

Using a knife to cut ham and parsley terrine into slices

Spoon lifting tagliatelle out of dish

Piece of clafoutis or cherry flan on plate

Cajun-spiced, fried pieces of Salmon, one being lifted from the pan on a spatula

Japanese tea set, including wide-brimmed cup without handles (Chawan), teapot (Kyusu), confectionery (wagashi) and chopsticks, on a bamboo mat, high angle view

Chocolate sauce being poured over small chocolate cake, close up

Glass of white wine with chunk of cheese in background

Plate of agulas, or elvers, close up

Prawn and sea bass clear soup on a ladle and in bowl below

Display of muffins, scones, slices of chocolate cake and crusty, wedge-shaped bread rolls, honey, butter, plates and knifes, on embroidered white table cloth

Slice of Victoria Sponge cake

Bowl of tomato soup sprinkled with basil leaves with spoon, pot of soup and sprig of seasoning leaves in background, front view

Four varieties of dried pulses presented on wooden spoons, aduki beans, chickpeas, split peas, lentils, close up

Partially sliced loaf of white bread, side view

Slice of pie made with various meats and boiled egg, served with green salad and dollop of chutney, high angle view

Selection of cheeses, blocks of Parmesan, Goats Cheese, Mozzarella, Gorganzola, Pecorino, Romano

Loaf of white bread, close up

Metal skewer being inserted into thigh of whole roasted chicken to test how cooked it is, close up

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Serving up a delightful mix of history and culture, these captivating images take us on a journey through time. From the whimsical Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson to the elegant etiquette of Edwardian table tennis, we witness the evolution in various forms. Step back into an era where horse-drawn fish and chips wagons roamed the streets of Cornwall, bringing joy to hungry locals. Or imagine yourself sipping cocktails at the iconic bar in Adlon Hotel, Berlin, Germany - a true testament to refined service. In a significant moment for women's rights, we see suffragettes released from prison, reminding us that serving justice goes beyond mere gestures. Meanwhile, aboard the majestic Empress Of Canada ship, dedicated staff catered to passengers' every need with grace and precision. Even nature lends its hand as owl and foxes carry food on a Christmas card - showcasing how even animals understand the art others. And in English countryside markets, an English Country Squire carves beef while providing market reports - embodying both tradition and community spirit. Traveling further abroad brings us to Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium - where centuries-old architecture stands as a reminder that service is not limited to individuals but can shape entire cities. The bravery and loyalty of WW1 Gurkhas also come into focus; their unwavering dedication serves as an inspiration for generations to come. Lastly, we catch a glimpse into everyday life with a teenage barmaid at Halfway House in Rame, Cornwall. Her hard work exemplifies how even small acts of service contribute towards building strong communities. From intricate designs on Aero Espresso Italiana timetables to heartwarming scenes captured throughout history – these images remind us that serving goes far beyond just fulfilling needs; it is about creating connections and leaving lasting impressions.