Take out is in North America
What is Take out?
It' sa concept of prepared meals to be eaten elsewhere 
Oh, ok. I bet it is quite a popular concept.
It dates back to the days of antiquity 
I didn't realize it dated back so long ago. I wonder who was the first restaurant to start this trend.
Market and roadside stalls selling food were common in Ancient Greece and Rome
That is very interesting that it started there and still continues to this day.
food to be taken away. There is a distinct lack of formal dining and kitchen area in Pompeian homes, which may suggest that eating, or at least cooking, at home was unusual. Over 200 "thermopolia" have been found in the ruins of Pompeii.
In the cities of medieval Europe a number of street vendors sold take-out food. In medieval London, street vendors sold hot meat pies, geese, sheep's feet and French wine, while in Paris roasted meats, squab, tarts and flans
meals or other food items, purchased at a restaurant, that the purchaser intends to eat elsewhere. A concept found in many ancient cultures, take-out food is now common worldwide, with a number of different cuisines and dishes on offer.
History.
The concept of prepared meals to be eaten elsewhere dates back to antiquity. Market and roadside stalls selling food were common in Ancient Greece and Rome. In Pompeii, archaeologists have found a number of "thermopolia", service counters opening onto the street which provided