One of the practices of modern times that is gaining huge popularity is self catering. A practice that requires people to do their work themselves, it has several advantages tucked under its belt as a result its popularity has rarely surprised people. It also draws one's attention towards the fact that time has changed and with it has also changed the way people lived. What is worth noting is that such a trend has also found its way in to the manner people spend their vacations. Gone are the days when hotels with room service were in demand. These days even the waiters and other staff are looked upon as irritants and are therefore resisted. It is this feeling that has led to the mushrooming of several self catering cottages. Holiday destinations where people are allowed to enjoy their vacations in any which way they want.

This trend has also found its way into the manner in which people celebrated their functions. It is not uncommon these days to find a banquet hall hosting a party with very few waiters around. Thanks to this practice guests are expected to help themselves leading to cutting down on the large armies of waiter which use to swarm around the place causing more inconvenience to people than help. It serves both the guests and hosts alike. Guests can enjoy their party without any hindrance whereas host can save a considerable amount which they otherwise would have wasted on waiters.

Self catering also helps in knocking of that extra flab from your body giving you a perfect hour glass figure. It also encourages the healthy practice of one doing one's work oneself, thereby reducing ones reliance on domestic helps and saving money.

A practice like self catering which has so many advantages attached to it will only be more popular in times to come. A prediction that can easily be made judging by the fact the popularity it holds now.