Napkin folding ppt

Importance and Different Styles of Napkin Folding

1. “Napkin Folding”

2. Objectives: At the end of the lesson the learners were able to: Identify the different styles of napkin folding Demonstrate the different styles in napkin folding Value the importance of the napkin folding styles

3. Napkin – refers to ” CLOTH ” used for wiping the mouth and covers the lap in order to protect clothing. Serviette – refers to “ PAPER NAPKIN ” used for wiping the mouth and fingers while eating.

4. Napkin Folding It is placed on the table for the guest’s use to contribute the presentation of the cover and the whole dining environment. The way in which napkin is presented depends on the type of establishment and the type of service.

5. Importance of Napkin Folding It enhances the presentation of your dining table or dining area. It creates more harmonious and inviting atmosphere that would inspire and lighten up your guests’ mood .

6. The Different Styles of Napkin Folding

7. The Candle Napkin Fold 1.Lay the napkin face down in front of you . 2.Fold the napkin in half diagonally.

8. 3. Orient the napkin so the open ends point away from you . 4. Fold the long side up just about an inch. Press this fold down well or it will interfere with the next step . 5. Starting at either end, tightly roll the napkin into a cylinder. Take care to roll it straight so it will stand solidly.

9. 6. Tuck the end of the roll into the base on the backside and stand it up. 

10. The Basic Silverware Pouch 1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of you. 2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end toward you.

11. 3. Fold the napkin into quarters . 4. Orient the napkin so the open corner is facing to the left . 5. Fold the top-most layer of napkin in half diagonally and press it down.

12. 6. Turn the napkin over so that the open corner is now facing to the right . 7. Fold the right-side back about 1/3 of the way and press it down . 8. Fold the left-side back also about 1/3 of the way and press.

13. 9. Flip it over, straighten it up and insert those shiny eating instruments.

14. The Fancy Silverware Pouch 1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of you . 2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end towards you.

15. 3. Fold the napkin into quarters . 4. Orient the napkin so the open corner is facing to the right . 5. Roll the top-most layer of napkin diagonally down to the center and press it flat.

16. 6. Roll the next layer down until it meets the first and press that one as well . 7. Repeat the last step once more . 8. Turn the napkin over.

17. 9. Fold the right side back about 1/3 of the way and press it down. 10. Fold the left side back also about 1/2 of the way and press. 11. Flip it over and insert the food poker, slicer, and scooper.

18. The Sail 1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of you . 2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end .

19. 3. Fold the far-right corner diagonally to the center of the side that is closest to you. The edge of this flap should run down the center of the napkin. 4. Repeat the last step with the other side, folding the far-left corner diagonally to rest right alongside the previous fold. 5. Fold the napkin along the crease and make it stand on its short end.  

20. The Standing Fan 1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of you . 2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end towards you.

21. 3. Fold the napkin like an accordion starting at either narrow end. Leave one end with 2-3 inches of unfolded napkin to support the standing fan. 4. Fold the napkin in half with the accordion folds on the outside . 5. Grasp the unfolded corners where they meet on the open end and fold them in diagonally, tucking them under the accordion folds.

22. 6 . Open it and let it stand.

23. Scoring Rubric Scale: 1 = Needs Improvement 5 = Best Description Score Demonstrated 100% of the procedures in napkin folding . 5 Demonstrated 75% of the procedures in napkin folding.   4 Demonstrated 50% of the procedures in napkin folding.   3 Demonstrated 25% of the procedures in napkin folding.   2 Did not perform the given tasks.   1

24. Evaluation Direction: Get ½ crosswise. Answer the following questions: (5 pts. Each) 1. What is table napkin? 2 . What are the five different types of table napkin folding? 3 . Why is it table napkin folding is important to table setting?