Banquets Followed the Same Format
For the wealthiest folk living in ancient Rome, simply hosting a banquet wasn’t enough. Banquets were about so much more than just eating and drinking—they were also important social and political events, where guests could network, form alliances, and display their wealth and status.
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Each banquet usually followed the same extravagant format. Guests reclined on couches while dining, beginning with appetizers, then a main course, followed by entertainment from acrobats and musical performers. Sometimes, the chefs would even sing as they served their food. If the host was particularly wealthy, it wasn’t uncommon for live lions and bears to make an appearance.
