The word "serving" comes from the French servir, which means to serve and has two meanings:
Table setting is one of the main elements of the interior of the hall and has great importance for creating Have a good mood at the guests' place.
The main requirements for table setting at present are the following: simplicity, practicality, coordination with the interior of the room, and compliance with the food served. Along with this, much attention is paid to the aesthetic orientation of table setting: shape, color, design of dishes; the color of the tablecloth and napkins; compliance with its service topic, use national characteristics and etc.
Table setting, as well as the whole process of serving guests, is ceremonial in nature and is distinguished by its many options, but it is based on general rules, which are determined by the national labor organization of service personnel, as well as the need to provide maximum convenience to consumers.
Table setting is carried out in a certain sequence: the table is covered with a tablecloth, then plates are placed, cutlery is laid out, glasses, napkins, and spice utensils (menage) are placed. Each serving element should have a specific place on the table.
Covering the table with a tablecloth. This operation is performed so that the ironed central seam of the tablecloth is located on the axis of the table and both sides of it are at the same level from the floor.
The edges of the tablecloth should fall equally on all sides by at least 25 cm, but not lower than the seat of the chair. A smaller descent gives the table an unaesthetic appearance, a larger one is inconvenient for those sitting. The corners of the tablecloth should go down along the table legs, covering them, and be at a distance of 35–40 cm from the floor.
When covering a table with two tablecloths, the first is laid on the far side of the table (in relation to the main entrance to the hall), the second is placed on top of the first with the side on which the edge was previously turned inward so that a straight line is formed.
Depending on the type of service, a small dining room, snack or dessert plate is placed opposite the guest’s chair. The distance from the plate to the edge of the table top should be approximately 2 cm. The emblem or design, if any, on the plate should be facing the guest.
When serving a banquet, the appetizer plate is placed on top of the shallow dining table. In this case, it is advisable to place a napkin between them, but so as not to cover the emblem.
The pie plate is placed on the left side of the main one (small dining room or snack bar) at a distance of 10–15 cm from it, depending on the number of cutlery (forks) to be placed later.
There are various options for placing a pie plate in relation to a small dining room or snack bar.
When placing the plate on the table, take it large and index fingers, which pull in one direction along the side, the remaining fingers only support it.
Table setting with cutlery. Cutlery is placed to the right and left of the central (small dining room, snack or dessert) plate: knives are placed on the right, blade to the plate, forks on the left, tines up.
They must be placed on the right side of the plate, placed in the direction from left to right: tablevyy, fish, snack bar. It is customary to place forks on the left side of the plate, placing them in the direction from right to left: dining room, fish table, snack bar. The guest uses the cutlery in the reverse order while eating.
The butter knife is placed on the right side of the pie plate. The tablespoon is always placed on the right side, with the indentation facing up.
Dessert cutlery is placed behind the plate (small table or snack bar) in the following order (from the plate to the center of the table): knife, fork, spoon. When setting the table with a dessert plate, dessert utensils are placed to the left (fork) and to the right (knife) of it. Often, when serving, only one of the dessert utensils is placed or in pairs - a spoon and fork, a knife and a fork. The cutlery is placed at a short distance from the plate, and next to each other, but so that they do not touch.
The following guest places are served at a distance of 70–80 cm (from the center of the main plate).
The glasses are placed last, holding them by the stem or bottom edge. The glass that is placed first is called the main one. This is usually a water glass and can be placed centrally behind the plate or moved to the right until the top edge of the plate intersects the end of the first knife.
Then the remaining glasses are installed. In this case, there are three ways to arrange them: in length, in a semicircle and in a block, but with any of them you must adhere to next rule: lower glasses are placed in front of higher ones (the “organ pipes” principle). This makes pouring drinks easier.
Today there is a tendency to reduce the number of glasses. Even at the most formal dinners, one glass (universal) or two are placed - a glass for water and a glass for wine (universal). All subsequent glasses are served additionally, if necessary, with the corresponding dishes. Beer glasses are usually placed next to the appliances in homes, but in restaurants they are served only upon order.
Linen napkins are placed on a snack or dessert plate, paper napkins placed in special stands and vases. It is possible to place the napkin on the pie plate or directly on the tablecloth between the cutlery (knife and fork). Various options folding napkins are shown in Figure 1.
1 – envelope, 2 – book, 3 – “into space”, 4 – cap, 5 – crown, 6 – umbrella, 7 – double crown, 8 – cap
Figure 1 - Options for folding napkins
Finally, salt, spices and seasonings are placed on the table. For mass servicing daytime Salt and pepper can be placed on the table. In other cases, it is recommended to add only salt when serving; other spices and seasonings are served with the appropriate dishes or at the request of consumers.
Preliminary table setting. This is done before guests arrive. Daytime service (breakfast, lunch) includes a snack bar and pie plate, cutlery (knife and fork; knife, fork, spoon) cutlery, wine glass, linen napkin, and spice set.
In the evening (dinner), it is necessary to supplement the serving with snack utensils and remove the tablespoon. You can put dessert cutlery.
When setting the table for serving tea or coffee, the tea (coffee) saucer is placed to the right of the main plate at the level of its upper edge. The cup is placed on the saucer with the handle to the right. The tea (coffee) spoon is placed on the saucer to the right of the cup parallel to its handle.
Additional table setting. It is carried out at the time of serving guests after receiving an order for a particular dish. May include all utensils, utensils and drink glasses needed to serve custom-made meals.
Depending on the number of serving guests, the class and equipment of catering establishments (restaurants, bars), various methods after-sales service. The most common are the French, English, American and Russian service methods. All methods of service use the labor of waiters.
French service.This type of service is common in haute cuisine restaurants, where it emphasizes the elegance of the service. French service is considered the most impressive and expensive in the world. A large dish with food laid out on it is shown to the guests. This takes into account visual perception a person of beautifully served food, which undoubtedly stimulates the appetite.
Approaching from the left side, the waiter places food from the dish onto the guests' plates. French view The service can be used both when serving individual guests and a large company.
English service(service from side table). In this method, the waiter places food on the guest's plate on a side table, then serves it from the right side. This type of service is labor intensive and is therefore only recommended for serving a limited number of guests (4-6).
American service.Food is prepared and plated directly in the kitchen. The waiters serve and place plates to the guests. This type is popular due to its simplicity and efficiency.
German service.The food is laid out on a large dish and placed on the table at an accessible distance from the guest so that he can serve himself.
Russian service. Food is served on a service platter. The waiter divides it into portions in front of the guests, then the guests themselves put these portions on plates.
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The ancient art of decorating a ceremonial feast, arranging dishes for a dinner party or family celebration, the ability to set it beautifully and serve it festively is called table setting. It is based on a set of established rules and customs, including the order of laying out cutlery and serving dishes, recommendations for the choice of decorations, stylish elements decor to create a sophisticated appearance. How to decorate a table for guests or husband?
The correct arrangement of plates, salad bowls and dishes, as well as the layout of cutlery, napkins and other small items necessary during a meal - all this is serving. This also includes the choice of tablecloths, napkins and other decorative elements. There are three types of serving: preliminary, banquet and “Bistro”. How they differ and what are the features of the procedure - all this is interesting to know not only for restaurant regulars, but also for ordinary housewives, because then their celebrations will be decorated in an interesting way.
The first type is the simplest. A set table with it involves a partial arrangement of dishes and cutlery for serving the dishes that come first on the menu. In this case, in the process of changing dishes, the entire set of dishes is replaced. Pre-service includes:
Banquet serving is a one-time arrangement of plates, cutlery and decorative elements. Devices used in this type of serving:
“Bistro” is a simple type of arrangement for informal, non-formal occasions, a modern everyday option for lunch or breakfast. It is used in restaurants, hotels, hostels, self-service canteens and kebab shops, establishments that serve their own staff. The devices and their location depend on the specific menu, the style of the establishment, average cost dishes. Cover the tabletop with white cloth tablecloths and serve with paper napkins.
The decoration of a table, especially a festive one, both in restaurants and cafes, and at home, should be carried out in accordance with generally accepted standards. Proper setting of the holiday table sets the tone for the holiday. If you choose the wrong dishes, you can ruin a gala dinner on the occasion of an event or an important business lunch. According to etiquette, certain napkins and glasses should be used - the choice depends on the type of meal (celebratory, for receiving guests, for a romantic date).
The overall tone of the event can be set by the tablecloth. For a formal meal, it should be snow-white; for simpler meals, a cream color or color is allowed Ivory. Regardless of the event, the material must be immaculately clean and ironed. The presence of delicate decorative elements is allowed: lace, silk ribbons, perforation. Traditionally, the edges should hang 25-30 cm from the edge of the tabletop. In French and Italian restaurants, the edges are allowed to touch the floor. The material of the tablecloth should be natural: silk or cotton.
There are approximately 35 types of serving plates, but only about 5-6 are commonly used. The rules of etiquette stipulate that plates must be from the same set or, at least, made in the same style. The number and type of plates served depend on what dishes will be served and how many people are participating in the gala dinner. The main plates used in restaurants are:
To the right of the plate is a soup spoon, immediately behind it on the outer edge there is a fork and a knife for appetizers (meat), the last place is a tea or coffee spoon. Cutlery for the main course is placed immediately next to the plate, and the dessert spoon is located behind the plate. small knife For butter placed on a pie plate. The devices must be polished using boiling water or special means to shine. Some restaurants place a special napkin under the cutlery.
The classic is two glasses: for wine and champagne. The remaining varieties for alcoholic beverages are agreed upon in advance; if necessary, glassware for strong alcohol (shot glasses, glasses for whiskey, liqueur) is added. Glasses are arranged in this order: for red wine, for white wine, for champagne, and then glassware for strong alcohol in the order in which it is served. In addition, there is a separate glass (wine glass) for drinking water or juice, it is placed on the left.
If the problem of budget table decoration arises, then serving napkins will help solve it. Napkins are one of the most important accessories on a formal dinner table. There are two main types for serving - fabric and paper:
You can beautifully arrange dishes for lunch or dinner at home. To do this, you need to buy a tablecloth, a set of cutlery and dishes. For home option You don’t have to have everything for serving; you should proceed only from your own needs and food preferences. To set a table for one person you need:
Procedure:
Recommendations on how to properly set a table for lunch for one person are no different from those for setting dinner. With the exception that for dinner the table is not decorated with anything other than napkins or flowers. In addition, instead of a white tablecloth for dinner, you can use special plastic or silicone substrates - they are more practical and can be easily washed off food and spilled drinks.
During lunch, serving for guests is done in a similar way, only the number of cutlery and plates on the table changes. Decorations are almost never used; the tablecloth can be replaced with decorative stands for hot dishes. If dinner is provided for guests, then light snacks and alcohol (wine, liquor) should be served, and coasters should be replaced with a white tablecloth.
Arranging your own lunch for the holiday is a labor-intensive task, because... at celebrations, many dishes are served, there is a large number of of people. For the holiday, the table is decorated with vases of flowers and fruits. At home, you don’t have to follow the rules regarding the arrangement of plates and cutlery, but only use a tablecloth, napkins and make sure that every guest feels comfortable.
Vases with flowers, satin or silk ribbons, porcelain angel figurines, and napkin rings are used as decoration. The following things contribute to creating a festive atmosphere: balloons, streamers, elegant tablecloths. Decorations for serving are selected in accordance with the holiday - a wedding, anniversary or romantic dinner. Main decorative elements– tablecloth and cloth napkins.
Traditionally, for a casual lunch or dinner, the tabletop is decorated with flowers or napkin rings. For classic table setting, the main condition is the impeccable cleanliness of the tablecloth, napkins, cutlery, and utensils for spices. To set the table beautifully, but at the same time avoid excessive solemnity, you can choose brightly colored napkins rich colors– this move will help brighten up a boring meal.
Decorating a table for a large banquet is not an easy task. In this case, they try to make all decorative elements in the same style or color. They are selected according to the type of banquet: anniversary, corporate party or other event. More often they use bright napkins, fresh or artificial flowers. First of all, the wishes of people ordering a gala dinner are taken into account.
When serving a wedding dinner, the emphasis is on the places for the newlyweds, which are decorated with symbols of love (hearts, roses, posters with wishes, figurines of swans). Places for the newlyweds are marked with separate glasses (decorated or tied with ribbons). The wedding banquet is served with white dishes with a gold or silver border. The tablecloth is only snow-white, symbolizing the purity of the newlyweds’ feelings.
To create a romantic atmosphere, when serving dinner for two, it is customary to use candles, a basket in which fruits and alcohol (wine or champagne) are beautifully placed. The tablecloth is chosen scarlet or white. The dishes are placed opposite each other, but in such a way that the person sitting opposite can be reached without effort by hand. There is not a lot of dishes and cutlery provided for two people, the emphasis here is on romance.
The main problem when arranging a meal on a round tabletop is the small space, so the meal is served only with the necessary cutlery, deep and flat plates, a knife, fork for the main course, and a glass for wine. The rest is served as needed. A vase with a bouquet of flowers, a dessert or a bottle of wine, decorated with a red or black napkin, is placed in the center.
Table decoration for a birthday involves an emphasis on the solemnity of the event. Serving dishes and choosing the right decorations, including decorating desserts, will help with this. How to set the table beautifully? It all depends on the personality of the birthday person:
For an event with big amount It is not customary to use decorative elements for a sweet or holiday that only includes desserts. Multi-tiered plates, pyramids, and special stands for cake pops or muffins are used. It is better if everything is selected in the same color scheme. If you use additional festive decorations, the design will turn out to be pockmarked, overly pretentious and tasteless.
To surprise family and guests at celebrations or during regular meals, the following serving options can be offered:
Since ancient times, celebrations have been accompanied by feasts, and it was then that customs and rules for table setting began to take shape. Over the years, they have been honed, turning into unique rituals. Some of them smoothly flowed into everyday life.
Many table settings, shown in films and TV series or described in books, are frightening because of their complexity. There are many devices, the purpose of which is not always clear. A variety of dishes that are scary to approach, and wine glasses of all sorts of shapes and sizes for who knows what drink. But everything is not as scary as it seems at first glance.
The basic rule of table etiquette is “from the edges to the center.” As dishes change, utensils are used that are located further and further from the plate. The same applies to glasses and shot glasses, changing from left to right.
Table etiquette includes rules for serving dishes, the order in which cutlery is used, as well as table manners and basic politeness. The basic rules of etiquette include:
As mentioned above, there can be a lot of cutlery on a set table, but not all of them are there at once. Today, there are a lot of different cutlery designed strictly for a specific type of dish.
It is unacceptable to use them for eating other types of dishes, and so that guests who are unaccustomed to complex serving do not get confused by the variety of cutlery, it is recommended to lay them out in the order in which the dishes are planned to be served.
The general rule applies "from the central plate to the sides."
Types and purpose of spoons:
Forks:
Knives:
All tongs (except the last ones) are used by all diners together:
The very name of such tableware will tell the owners which tongs to put next to the salad bowl or in a bucket of ice.
Dishes:
Wine glasses and glasses:
Glasses:
As well as glasses for vodka and other drinks of comparable strength.
Cups:
As can be seen from all of the above, there are a lot of serving items. Don't be scared, because the names of each speak for themselves. The utensils used to serve dishes from common utensils are shared.
Color is always important, and their harmonious combination will help in design. A white tablecloth is a tribute to tradition; it matches almost all colors of dishes. Variegated dishes look advantageous on a plain tablecloth, but for a plain set, you can equally choose both tablecloth options. Napkins should be in harmony with the tablecloth.
It may seem that a black and white table setting is something out of scope, but it is not. The harmonious combination of these two colors can add special charisma to the reception.
The combination of purple and mint (green) looks very fresh, the red color adds solemnity. Silver and gold are integral attributes of a wedding. A dinner in honor of a man should be laconic, with white dishes and contrasting napkins. Bright colors are the most the right decision for a bachelorette party.
You shouldn’t put too many cutlery on the table, it’s better to leave a little free space. No matter how many changes of dishes are planned, it is better to take out the required utensils and items with a new serving. In the picture below you can see an example of proper serving.
As can be seen from the image, knives and spoons are always placed to the right of the plate (except for the oyster fork). Above them are wine glasses. To the left of the plate are forks, with a pie plate above them. Dessert cutlery should be placed above the plate. As mentioned above, the location of devices depends on the order in which they are used.
The napkin should be placed on a serving plate. Before serving dishes, it must be laid out on your lap. Shared dishes must be arranged symmetrically.
You need to place dishes for a new dish only after the previous shift has been cleared. It is recommended to arrange the devices at the same time.
Appetizers are served first - first cold, and then hot. They are followed by the first course (soup), followed by the second course: fish, meat. Dessert is served before fruit, which concludes the meal.
In appetizers and cold main courses, you should move from fish to meat, then to vegetables and mushrooms, and finally to dairy (cheeses).
The serving sequence is observed to avoid loss of appetite and dulling of taste. Of course, everyone has the right not to eat what they don’t like, especially if everything is on the table at once.
The main thing is to remember the serving order and do not return to the previous dish.
If you have finished your meal, roll the napkin from your lap, hiding the soiled parts. You need to place it in the place of your plate, or if it is occupied, to the left of it.
At the end of the meal, the cutlery should be placed on a plate. The knife and fork are placed parallel to each other. The instrument handles should be directed to the right and down. The blade of the knife should be directed inside the plate, as well as the convex part of the fork.
After eating liquid food, utensils should be left in the plate or bowl in which the dish was served. Scolding a cook is considered bad manners, as is outright lying about how much you liked everything. It's better to highlight something that you really liked.
You need to set the table not only for guests, you can do it every day for yourself.
Breakfast is the start of the day and can be enjoyed beautifully. It is better to place the plate for the main course in the center, in front of you. It is better to place the fork or spoon on the left, and the knife on the right. You can place a tea cup and saucer over the knife, and bread over the fork.
At home, it is quite possible to dine on two courses. Let's take soup and pasta as an example. Under the deep plate we will place a plate for the second one, which will serve as a serving plate. There will be bread diagonally on the left, and on the right you can put a glass of water and a cup of coffee. Traditionally, the spoon and fork will be located on the right and left, respectively.
Dinner can be the perfect ending working day. You just need to add a couple of cutlery and arrange the wine glasses according to the wine glass. Paper napkins are placed on the left.
There are a lot of options for table setting.
As mentioned earlier, black and white will add solemnity and special chic. Black stripes of fabric and candles harmonize perfectly with gilded cutlery. The white tablecloth echoes the napkins and roses, and the snow-colored glasses and plates go perfectly with all of the above.
White tablecloth on round table with soft pink napkins and flowers in a vase will be an excellent decoration for a holiday in a women's group. Glass candlesticks to match the flowers and napkins, echoing the shape of the glasses, fill the atmosphere with coziness.
To create a beautiful table you don’t have to invent something special. A service with unobtrusive cream painting and a bouquet of flowers standing on a white tablecloth is everything you need for a small family dinner.
Turquoise wine glasses, napkins and tiny gift boxes are perfect for a celebration, and flowers that match the tablecloth will only lift your spirits.
The arrangement of fruits is very simple - you can simply cut them into plates. However, you can create an entire installation that will become a real decoration for the holiday.
And, of course, don't forget about alcohol. Buffet tables can be arranged in different orders, forming different shapes. The glasses are arranged on them like a snake, a glass Christmas tree or triangles. And a pyramid of wine glasses can create a real sensation.
A creative approach can be found to everything. Dining etiquette isn't that strict. You can arrange your own banquet, unforgettable and unlike any other.
You can learn about the correct layout of cutlery from the following video.
Serving comes from the French word servir - to serve. Setting is the preparation of the table before eating (for breakfast, lunch, dinner, festive feast, banquet, buffet, banquet-cocktail, tea ceremony). It includes correct placement items necessary for eating (tablecloths, dishes, cutlery). The purpose of serving is to create maximum comfort in the process of eating, good mood, expression of attention and goodwill.
Serving items must correspond to the compiled menu, be in harmony with both the shape of the table, tablecloth, napkins, and the interior of the room, must be selected in shape, texture and color, and reflect the thematic focus of the celebration, if any.
Serving must meet existing rules. In order to set the table correctly and beautifully, you need to know about the numerous serving items, what they are called and what they are intended for.
Before setting the table, you need to think through everything, show artistic taste, accuracy, and most importantly, a desire to please the guests. To create an atmosphere of solemnity and comfort, you will need beautiful dishes, a set of necessary cutlery, and a snow-white or colored tablecloth. All this will not only guarantee a good appetite, but also a great mood.
1. Tablecloth.
2. Plates.
3. Cutlery.
4. Glassware.
5. Napkins.
6. Spices.
7. Vases with flowers.
8. Cold snacks.
By following this sequence, you can quickly and correctly set the table: arrange numerous items without missing a single detail.
Before serving, glass and cutlery must be polished to a shine with a clean, dry towel or napkin.
For Defender of the Fatherland Day Serving can be more ascetic, using military-themed attributes.
A napkin folded in any of the above ways is placed on a snack plate for each guest. Instead of linen napkins, you can use paper ones.
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Flowers are integral part table decorations. They enhance the thematic focus of the celebration, adding solemnity, severity or romance. When serving breakfast, flowers put you in a positive mood and fill you with energy for the coming day.
Vases with a small amount flowers are usually placed in the center of the table so that they do not obscure the guests and dishes. Flowers in baskets and large bouquets are not placed on the table, but placed in a specially designated place.
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You can decorate the table not only with flowers, but also beautiful bouquet from leaves, twigs of rowan and spruce. You can decorate the table with wildflowers and ikebana in original vases, vases with floating flowers. All this will create an unforgettable holiday atmosphere.
Guests in the house are always accompanied by various troubles. Every time you want to meet someone in an original way and surprise them with something. A beautiful table setting, which consists of certain etiquette rules, will help decorate the feast. The task of every housewife is to thoroughly know all the features and take into account different nuances. But not everyone shines with knowledge in terms of decorating and table setting. This article is aimed at helping and helping out in any situation.
When starting a discussion of the many rules by which you set a table with your own hands, it is necessary to note the basic rules that are observed in any situation:
Very often, serving at home is carried out according to the same principle. A minor change occurs if the occasion is festive. The rules for setting the table differ in each specific situation. Let's give some nuances.
A great idea to pamper your loved ones with a beautifully served breakfast on a day off. But you need to be prepared for the fact that this is not an easy event. Initially, we stock up on the following elements:
Next is the line for food, it is placed on the table in the following way: croutons, buns or sandwiches on a small saucer to the left diagonally slightly higher above the main plate, sugar in a beautiful sugar bowl, jam in a rosette (in both cases a spoon is provided). To raise a good mood, place flowers in a small vase.
An indispensable attribute for setting the table for dinner at home is an elegant tablecloth. You will definitely need a couple of plates from the dishes, since several dishes are served for lunch. The set of plates consists of shallow and deep. The soup plate is placed on top of a flat one. A tureen is used to serve soup. She takes a place on the table not far from the hostess. In this case, it will be more convenient for her to pour food onto plates.
The cutlery is laid out according to the following principle: a knife and a soup spoon follow each other to the right of the plates, and a fork to the left.
If snacks are served on the table in dishes from which you are not supposed to eat, then you need to prepare special snack plates. The oil is served in a butter dish or in a small saucer. It definitely comes with a small knife, but with a wide blade.
A glass of wine is allowed during lunch. In this case, the bottle of drink is opened in advance and placed on the table.
In this case, we will give an example of table setting for dinner for every day, which consists of an appetizer and one main course. You will need two plates, which are placed one on top of the other on the table. It is necessary to provide two forks on the left, and two knives on the right.
According to all the rules of etiquette, you need to start using those utensils that are located further from the plates.
The festive table setting in terms of the arrangement of dishes is completely consistent with those described above, but has features in terms of decor. For example, for New Year’s it is necessary to prepare elements appropriate for in this case. TO holiday decoration tables are approached with imagination and creativity.
Let's imagine several ways to set the table for any holiday:
On video: decoration and setting of the festive table.
Having a romantic dinner for two - what could be more pleasant? Even if we are talking about a married couple, a candlelight dinner will remind you of the most pleasant moments in family life.
The arrangement of the cutlery must be observed, but there must be elements on the table that fully emphasize the purpose of the dinner. When serving for two, the cutlery is arranged in such a way that the participants of the event are located opposite each other.
When setting up a table for 4 people, you should follow all the general rules. But, you should pay attention to how to seat guests at the table. Participants in the meal should be seated either in pairs on opposite sides of the table, or one on each side.
Although the basic rules of etiquette are the same in each case, with the help of certain nuances and techniques you can diversify the table decoration and divide it into certain categories.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a beautifully decorated table. A simple table setting can be decorated with fairly ordinary dishes. If you have bright plates and glasses, you can get by with them. It’s not bad at all if there are colorful dishes on the table.
Recently, ensembles that have contrasting colors have become very popular. With such dishes, creating a mood is in some ways easier.
If the dishes in the house are simply white, then it will turn out classic version serving. It is imperative that all elements used must be combined, starting with the tablecloth and ending with napkins.
Beautiful table settings are provided for special events. For example, for the birthday of adults or children. As in other cases, you need to start with the tablecloth. For a beautiful presentation, you need to choose an original product. It’s good if there are several types of tablecloths in the house.
For a beautiful composition, you can play with contrast. That is, if the tablecloth is dark, then we use light dishes and vice versa.
For real beautiful table can be achieved using serving accessories. Many people use paper products for decoration, but the effect will not be the same. It is necessary to use textiles that will definitely resonate with the decor of the tablecloth.
Many manufacturers boast luxurious sets of textiles for serving. You need to plan the quantity based on one per person. However, you shouldn’t give up paper napkins completely. They are also selected in a single ensemble with textiles.
Be that as it may, table decoration is an art. Ideas can be different and they will tell you how to serve beautifully modern table. But, you should always adhere to the basic requirements:
Table decoration in a certain style is done if a themed party is planned. The color, shape, texture of objects and the materials from which the dishes and accessories are made must be taken into account.
A variety of salad bowls, gravy boats, teapots and trays are assembled to suit the chosen style. Dishes are also selected in accordance with the stated style. They note that even a familiar dish with the right utensils can be presented in an original and stylish way. Therefore, ideas for stylish table setting and menu composition originate from the theme of the celebration.
Sometimes the soul asks for an original table setting. In this case, we need all the traditional rules and begin to experiment with everything that comes to hand. Change colors and texture. Contrasting plates placed on top of each other, as well as unusually folded napkins, look original.
Small decorative elements will also add originality. If it’s autumn outside, then try to display it on your table. For example, you can make toast according to the shape maple leaves. For the New Year's table, we are preparing Christmas trees and snowflakes.
Before you start serving the table with fruit, you need to prepare small, sharp knives for slicing. It would be a good idea to stock up on tools that allow you to cut out shaped elements.
An important point is the fact that only fresh fruits should be used for slicing. In this case, the dish will look beautiful for a long time.
You can place fruit slices on a plate in different forms. The most commonly used silhouettes are the firebird, butterfly, and tower. The children's dish is laid out in the shape of some fairy tale hero. For an anniversary, you can mark a significant date with fruits. Table setting at home, photos of which are presented below, will tell you options for decorating fruit slices.
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A large dish in the design occupies the main place in the composition. All types of plates that are used during the feast must be placed on it. By appearance The serving dish may differ from the rest of the dishes; this step will add originality to the design of the feast.
A large plate can be made of more expensive materials: silver or dark porcelain, but with the big picture must be combined.
The dishes should be located at least 50 cm apart from each other, and 1 cm relative to the edge of the table. The stand plate is removed only before serving dessert.
Traditional and irreplaceable elements of table decor are different figures, folded from napkins, mini-figurines and candles. There are many design options, but most often the figures are selected in accordance with the theme of the holiday. It would also be correct to use vases with bouquets of flowers.
The glass table is beautiful in itself. When serving it, using a tablecloth is not very convenient, since it will constantly slide and slide. We focus on some tips that will help you arrange festive table with glass surface.
Textiles on the table in the form of napkins are a must. This will eliminate unpleasant sounds glass when using cutlery and utensils and discomfort when touching a cold glass surface.
It is worth focusing on the elegance and beauty of the serving. Textiles will help hide the part that is visible through the tabletop, that is, the knees and legs of guests. In addition to standard napkins, the glass tabletop can be covered with a tablecloth.
Finally, I would like to note some rules that have a certain meaning in serving:
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