Originally, the term "kaiseki" meant a meal served at a chakai (tea party) by the host to entertain guests, and the name is derived from an old custom of Zen temples (temples belonging to the Zen sect); for details, please refer to the history section. |
懐石(かいせき)とは、本来茶道において茶会の際、会の主催者である亭主が来客をもてなす料理をいい、禅寺の古い習慣である懐石にその名を由来する(詳細は歴史の節を参照)。 |