April 27, 2011. Written by Agnes Los
Ever been unsure about any aspect of table setting? Check out the traditional way to set a formal table…
For more great party tips, see Confetti’s fantastic party guide!
Cutlery
1. Knives and spoons: go on the right of each plate setting.
2. Forks: go on the left of the plate.
3. Order of placing: cutlery is always arranged in the order in which it will be used, starting from the outside.
4. Facing: Forks are placed with the prongs facing upwards and knife blades should face inwards (towards the plate).
5. Dessert or fruit course: if special knives are needed, these are generally brought on with the fruit.
6. Pudding spoon and fork: this is sometimes put above place setting in order to save space on the table. The fork should be pointing to the left. Put the spoon above the fork with its handle to the right.
7. Buffet parties: wrap each knife and fork in a napkin. Put them near the plates so that the guests can pick them up before moving on to the food. Place the dessert spoon and forks near the pudding plates.
China
1. Lay side plates on the left of the setting.
2. Other plates are generally brought in with each course.
3. If food has to be eaten with fingers, provide finger bowls of warm water with a slice of lemon.
4. A simply folded napkin is laid on the side plate (on the left) or to one side of the glasses (on the right). If it is arranged in a complicated fold, it goes in the centre of the setting or on the side plate.
Glass
1. If you are serving a single wine, put the wine glass just above the tip of the meat knife.
2. For more than one wine, provide a different glass for each wine.
My Shopping Basket
Comments