A carvery is a restaurant or a section of a restaurant where roasted joints of meat or poultry are carved to order and served, typically with vegetables, roast potatoes, and gravy. Originating in British pubs and hotels, it offers diners a traditional roast dinner without the work, with the theatre of watching the joint sliced. Food safety management is critical: joints must be cooked through, held at safe hot temperatures, and carved with clean equipment to avoid cross-contamination. The format’s appeal is value, generosity, and familiarity, and it remains a mainstay of Sunday dining and hotel catering in Britain.