Types of Table Setting |Basic, Casual, Formal & Buffet| AnsherynCM_

Summary

This video demonstrates the essential techniques for setting tables in three styles: basic, casual, and formal. The basic table setting, suitable for casual events and diners, involves placing a dinner plate, salad plate, napkin, and utensils in a simple arrangement. The casual setting is designed for three-course meals and includes additional items like a bread plate, butter knife, and wine glasses. The formal setting is for six-course meals, featuring an elaborate arrangement with multiple utensils, glasses, and a dessert spoon and fork. The video also covers tips on decoration and layout, ensuring a welcoming and visually appealing dining experience.

Takeaways

• 😀 The basic table setting is ideal for casual restaurants and family events, ensuring guests feel welcome with a simple yet organized layout.
• 🍽️ Start with the dinner plate as the base item and place the salad plate directly on top in all settings.
• 🥄 The napkin should be placed to the left of the dinner plate, with the fork placed on the left side and the knife on the right side.
• 🍷 For casual settings, a water glass and wine glass are placed above the dinner knife, with the wine glass to the right of the water glass.
• 🍴 In a casual setting, only two utensils are used for each course: a salad fork and dinner fork, plus the appropriate knife for each course.
• 🍞 The bread plate should be placed to the left above the dinner plate, with a butter knife in the center of the bread plate.
• 🍽️ Formal table settings are designed for six-course meals and typically used for fine dining or formal events.
• 🍷 In formal settings, a total of three glasses are used: water, white wine, and red wine glasses, with their placement carefully arranged above the dinner knife.
• 🥄 Dessert utensils (spoon and fork) are placed at the top of the plate, ensuring they are easily accessible when dessert is served.
• 🕯️ For formal settings, decorative touches like folded napkins and centerpieces (flowers or candles) add an elegant finishing touch to the table setting.
• 🍽️ Table settings should be arranged at a thumbs-length from the edge of the table to ensure a comfortable dining experience.

Q & A

What is the basic table setting used for?

The basic table setting is appropriate for all types of restaurants and casual events like diners and family restaurants. It helps guests feel welcome and ensures they have an enjoyable dining experience.

Where is the salad plate placed in a basic table setting?

The salad plate is placed directly on top of the dinner plate in a basic table setting.

How should the napkin be placed on the table in a basic setting?

The napkin is placed to the left of the plate in a basic table setting.

What is the purpose of placing the bread plate to the left of the dinner plate?

The bread plate is placed to the left of the dinner plate to create a designated space for bread, and the butter knife is placed in the middle of the bread plate, with the blade facing down and the handle towards the right.

In a casual table setting, where should the water and wine glasses be placed?

In a casual table setting, the water glass is placed above the dinner knife, and the wine glass is placed to the right of the water glass.

What is the purpose of the two types of forks in a casual table setting?

The smaller fork, known as the salad fork, is placed on the outside, while the larger dinner fork is placed closest to the plate in a casual table setting.

What utensils are placed to the right of the plate in a casual table setting?

In a casual table setting, a dinner knife is placed closest to the plate, and a soup spoon is placed next to the dinner knife. A teaspoon is placed on the outside beside the soup spoon.

What distinguishes a formal table setting from a casual one?

A formal table setting is designed for a six-course meal and is typically seen at fine dining restaurants or formal events. It uses more utensils, including soup spoons, dessert spoons, and multiple glasses like red wine, white wine, and water glasses.

In a formal table setting, where are the dessert spoon and fork placed?

The dessert spoon and fork are placed at the top of the plate. The dessert spoon's handle points to the left, while the dessert fork's handle points to the right.

What is the purpose of chargers in a formal table setting?

Chargers are decorative plates used to make the plate setting more visually appealing. However, in this video, chargers are not used.