LESSON OBJECTIVES: TO DEFINE TABLE SETTING THE IMPORTANCE OF TABLE SETTING TO DETERMINE THE PROPER WAY OF SETTING UP A CASUAL TABLE SETTING
Table Setting – Refers to the way in which the table appointments and food are arranged on the table for dining. How the table should be set depends on: • the style of service to be used; • the menu to be served; • the size of the table; • and the available table appointment
Casual Table Setting is almost identical to a basic table setting. However, it has more tableware, such as a dinner plate and soup bowl. In this table setting, a dinner plate is first laid on top of a placemat. Flatwares Dinner Fork Salad Fork Butter knife Dinner Knife Salad Knife Soup Spoon Dessert Spoon/Dessert Fork
T he way you set your table is important, because it influences three things: It indicates the tone/feeling that people have about being together. It lets people know that you think they are important enough to put in extra effort for them. It influences the appearance of the food served.