Front of the Front of the House House Table Table Setting Setting
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AppetizerAppetizerThink about how the dinner table is set at home. Write down what steps are taken from the very beginning to the end result.
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ObjectivesObjectivesIdentify terminology associated with table service.
Describe general rules related to setting a table.
Determine placement of items on a place setting.
• Identify terminology associated with table setting.
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Salt & Pepper ShakerSalt & Pepper Shaker• Small containers used for dispensing salt
and pepper onto food.
Bread and ButterBread and Butter• Bread and butter plate- Plate used to place
bread and butter.• Butter Knife- Small knife used to spread butter.
Salad PlateSalad Plate• Plate used to serve the salad or dessert course of
a meal, they resemble dinner plates and range in size from 6" to 8.”
Salad Plate Dinner Plate
Seafood ForkSeafood Fork• Fork used for
eating seafood and assisting with the opening of shellfish (also known as a cocktail fork).
Show PlateShow Plate• Designer plate used to showcase the different
courses of a meal, also known as a charger.
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Think about a time when you noticed an elaborate (fancy) table setting and wondered what the items were and how were they used? . Be prepared to share.
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Centerpiece Centerpiece • An ornamental object Used as focal point on the
center of a table.
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Table ClothTable Cloth• A cloth or linen for covering the top of the entire
table.
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Table Top OverlayTable Top Overlay• A cloth or linen that covers the entire top of the table and
hangs down about 5 inches from the top.
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Table Top RunnerTable Top Runner• A narrow cloth or linen that lies across the table
to add a decorative touch.
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NapkinNapkin• A cloth small cloth or linen used while dining to usually
square, for use in wiping the lips and fingers.
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TerminologyTerminologyPolish- To make smooth and
glossy, especially by rubbing or using friction
Flatware- Articles used for eating or serving, made with silver
Dinnerware- Items such as; china, Glasses etc. for table service
Glasses- Glass container used for drinking liquids
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about some helpful ways to remember what side your silverware belongs on your table setting? Be Prepared to share
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Remember: Remember: Fork has Fork has 4 4 letters & Left letters & Left has has 44 Letters-Spoon and knife have 5 letters Letters-Spoon and knife have 5 letters and Right hasand Right has5 letters5 letters
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Table SettingGeneral Rules 1
Wash your hands: we will be working with items, guests will eat with.
Clean slate: Always begin with a clean and ironed slate.
Even Steven: Table cloth should be hanging evenly off of table
Table SettingTable SettingGeneral Rules 2General Rules 2Wearing gloves: Always wear gloves when polishing silverware or when working with napkins.
Perfect pattern: When possible make sure that your silverware is a perfect set.
Spot free: Always polish silverware and glassware before placing on tables.
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