Question

Difference between starter and main course

Answer 1

A starter is a small amount of food eaten at the beginning of a meal. An example of a starter is soup. 
A main course is a primary dish consisting of several courses. It usually comes after the entree.

Answer 2

Differences between starter and main course are as follows ':'

• Starter is a side dish and a small portion of food items.

• The main course is a primary dish of a meal which is in a large portion.

• Starters meant to accompany the main dish.

• The main course is usually accompanied by one or more starters.

• Starters are served before the meals.

• Entree is the main course of a meal.

• Starters are also known as appetizers.

For example cocktail, shrimp, salads, etc.

• Example of the main course is chicken, fish, pasta dish, etc. These are the heaviest dishes.

• The main course will probably have more variety. The main course is the actual meal.

• But for starters usually not heavy.