Fine dining etiquette

FINE DINING ETIQUETTE

POORTI SAHNI 13SHRADHA BHATIA 27ANKITA SEN ROY 24AISHWARYA DULWANI 29HANISH MEHTA 10

Dining Etiquette

Etiquette relates to a code of behavior among people within an organization or group or society.

Common slip- ups !!

• Poor table manners• Inappropriate dressing and grooming• Misuse of telephone• Inappropriate praise for others• To greet others properly• Disregard of other’s space • Inappropriate language

PRE DINING ETIQUETTE• As a host – a day or two prior confirm with your guests and

reconfirm with restaurant.

• Be sure to arrive on time.

• Call ahead if you know you will be late.

• Wait 15 minutes before checking on guests.

• Take care of all the details ahead of time.

Getting seated

• When escorted to a table by maître d'hôtel , allow the guest(s) to walk behind the person.

• When finding a table on our own, host takes a lead.

• Greet your guests on arrival and make proper introductions.

Napkins

• When you are excusing yourself from the table, place the napkin on the chair.

• Keep the napkin on your lap until everyone has finished dining.

• When the meal is finished , place the napkin to the right/left side of the plate.

• Do not use the napkin to wipe your face, neck or chin etc.

Table setting

Cutlery

Types of menu

Table d’hote A la carte Buffet

TABLE HOSTThis term indicates a set meal, usually 3 or 4 courses with at least one choice in each course – vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

FROM THE CARDMost familiar type of menu.List of items each one separately priced. There is waiting period Your order arrives at the table.

It is a display of selection of items. There is a charge for the meal and you help yourself to whatever you wish with as many helpings as you like.

QUICK TIPSDO’S

• Sit straight with feet on the floor, legs together.

• Speak softly nearest to you.

• Thank the waiter once or twice.

• Enquire from the host/hostess about the dress code .

• Men should assist ladies to be seated by pulling out the chair.

DONT’S

• Do not begin eating until everyone at your table has been served their food.

• Do not make noise while eating.

• Do not say, “I don’t like that” or “I hate that.” If you do not like something say, “No thank you.”

• Do not tilt or rock your chair back. Sit up and maintain good posture.

Remember…. Attention should be on people and not on food……

THANK YOU.