The lavish banquet was followed by a masked ball.

In those days the swans were farmed as food for the monks' lavish banquets.

Wealthy citizens often hosted lavish banquets.

Some officials, unwilling to give up such perks of the job, have taken their lavish banquets underground, scheduling events in private clubs and other less visible places.

Following the tournament the patron of the day would offer lavish banquets and entertainments.