A combination of dishes representing different cultures in the world would be a buffet of an ideal opportunity to sample mixed cultural food. That sounds exciting, doesn't it?

An international buffet would boast of having a mix of different cultural food. Usually a section would be dedicated to Western food, which may be represented with meat dishes either in the form of a roast with specific herbs and mild spices. A variety of salads with separate sauces will compliment the meat dishes.

To represent the French who are specialists in baked goods, nothing could be better than an array of bread in the form of croissants, baguettes and brioches.

The selection of pasta and lasagna cooked in cheese sauce and mixed with oregano and other traditional spices are well known and popular dishes from Italy, the country most people visit to sample the Italian gourmet delights.

Chinese food which is also very popular is a big contributor towards a mixed cultural food table, without which the buffet will not be the same. Rice cooked in the form of steamed or stir fried with vegetables, will be a must and may be accompanied with traditional Chinese dishes of meat and vegetables. It will be a rich meal and certainly a gourmet delight to experience and savor, with utterly scrumptious flavors, shapes, colors, tastes and aromas in various vegetables and meats.

Thai food which is considered an extension of Chinese is gaining popularity. Thai delights include rice as a staple diet, accompanied by a variety of dishes that can be cooked to match individual tastes with several condiments, a soup, a curry, a steamed or fried dish, a salad and one or more basic sauces..

No mixed cultural buffet will be complete without the Japanese sushi. A combination of western and eastern cultural food gives better opportunity to savor a wide range of traditional specialties in one meal.

Mediterranean food rich in culture and food history has great health benefits and represents nations on the shores of the brilliant azure Mediterranean sea - Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Morocco, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey and Israel. Main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet are olive oil, protein rich legumes, fish and whole grains. A fish or meat dish in Mediterranean style with healthy appetizers and salads will certainly be compulsory for an array of mixed cultural food.

A selection of Indian food from the Indian subcontinent will certainly spice up the table. Such a varied selection to choose from either vegetarian or non vegetarian, a must in the list would be a selection of dosa representing the vegetarian communities of South India and the world famous Biriyani from the State of Hyderabad.

A blend of Western, Eastern and Mediterranean food in one spread, representing several cultures in the world is certainly a delight to a gourmet lover!

Summery: This article describes the various types of food that would make up a perfect mixed cultural buffet, highlighting on the Western, Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.