chapter 5, table setting and meal service Flashcards
help establish the tone, formality, and theme of a meal
table appointments
includes all plates, cups, saucers, and bowls
dinnerware
highest quality and most expensive dinnerware
china
ceramic mixed with glass
stoneware
pottery that is fired to harden it and glazed to make it less porous
earthenware
dinnerware can be purchased by the:
place setting
sold by the piece
open stock
includes utensils
flatware
what features should be considered before buying table linens
choose linens that are easy to care for
the space allowed for each person at the table
a cover
includes all table appointments that will be needed by the guest
place setting
who leads the way to the dining room
hostess
style where the dishes are placed on the table before the meal
family style
style where the host or hostess fills plates at the table and then passes the plates to the guest
english style
style where the food is plated in the kitchen and served to each guest individually
american plated style
style where guest serve themselves and are often directed to seating
buffet style
table coverings are also called:
table linens
when does proper table etiquette begin?
before the meal
where should your napkin remain during a meal
in your lap
use flatware ____ from the plate
farthest
what shows consideration for others
table manners
who should you show consideration to
those who have prepared the food
what should you avoid placing on a table
personal items
list party elements that can be used to enhance the chosen theme
colors, decorations and music
explain the etiquette for responding to an invitation
reply within 2 days of receiving an invitation, if you cannot attend, inform the hostess immediately
replies to an invitation should be sent out within:
two days
invitations should be sent out _____ before the event
1-2 weeks before
service is based on the:
comfort of the guest
who does service begin with
lady guest of honor
what side and hand should you serve food with
left side with left hand
beverageware is always placed on the:
right side of the place setting
only use _____ candles for a dining table
unscented candles
