Take-out

Clockwise from top: fish and chips in Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK; döner kebab in Germany; pizza delivery in Nièvre, France.

A take-out (US, Canada, Philippines) or takeaway (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth)^[1] is a prepared meal or other food items purchased at a restaurant or fast food outlet with the intent to eat elsewhere. A concept found in many ancient cultures, take-out food is common worldwide, with a number of different cuisines and dishes on offer.