There are several types of food and drink establishment in rural areas. Some may provide only food; others provide food and drinks such as soft drinks, beer and other alcoholic drinks; some provide only snacks and hot drinks. We describe below those establishments that are likely to be found at community level.

• Restaurants are food establishments that provide lunch and dinner with accompanying drinks.
• Cafés provide hot drinks and snacks. Hot drinks include tea, coffee, milk, or a blend of milk and coffee. The café must have water boiling equipment for coffee and tea preparation. Cakes and doughnuts are served as snacks.
• Tea houses provide tea and snacks. Snacks are usually plain bread. Tea is served after mixing with boiled water in a kettle.
• A grocery is an establishment that provides packed food and drink items. Groceries may also provide hot dishes.
• A butcher's shop is a food establishment that offers meat for sale.

• A bakery is a food establishment that offers plain bread for sale.
• A hotel is a food establishment that offers food, drinks of all types, and bedroom services. The capacity of service and the quality of foods and bedrooms in a rural hotel are less than those of urban hotels.