tarjoilusta

Tarjoilusta is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun tarjoilu, which means catering or the service of food and drink. The elative case, marked by the suffix -sta/-stä, is used to indicate origin, source, or topic. When tarjoilusta is used, it usually signals the subject matter of discussion, regulation, or decision—roughly, "about catering" or "on catering" in English.

In typical sentences it appears as the topic of talk or policy. Examples include: "Keskustelu tarjoilusta keskittyi henkilöstön koulutukseen." and "Päätös tarjoilusta koskee uusien ohjeiden käyttöönottoa." These constructions show how tarjoilusta functions as a noun phrase that names the matter under consideration rather than a direct object.

Common contexts for tarjoilusta are the hospitality industry, event planning, and workplace governance related to food and beverage service. It is closely related to tarjoilu (the act or system of serving) and to the term tarjoilija (server or waiter). Although related terms exist, tarjoilusta itself is used specifically to denote "about catering" in written and formal Finnish.

See also: tarjoilu, tarjoilija.