Discusses the halachic rule of ‘Oleh Al Shulchan Melachim’ and how it pertains to the gezeira of Bishul Akum.Also explores the reasons for this stipulation, and discusses the parameters of “food that is fit to be served on a king's table”.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the vast material on this subject this sugya into two parts.  This choveres discusses the shitos of the Rishonim.The second choveres addresses the more specific application of these shitos, as they pertain to various food items and prepared dishes, such as the question of potato chips, tea and coffee.