Isn't a buffet a la carte?

Wasn't aware of any HIs that offered a table service for ordering your breakfast.

Even somewhere like the Kimpton de Witt it's only hot drinks and a few speciality items that get table service. Everything else is a buffet.


Some of the screen shots in the article seem sensible to me - surely 5 choices of cerial is enough? Ditto a couple of fruit choices. It reduces waste and costs.