Dinnerware Types

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What is the primary purpose of an entrée plate?

Serving the main course (correct)

Serving desserts

Serving salads

Serving condiments

Which type of plate is recognized by an ornamentation in a fish pattern?

Salad plate

Fish plate (correct)

Dessert plate

Bread and butter plate

What is the diameter of a dessert plate?

7 inches (correct)

10 inches

8 inches

6 inches

Which plate is specifically used to separate bread and butter from other foods?

Bread and Butter plate Signup and view all the answers

What is the diameter of a fish plate?

10 inches Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following plates is used for serving condiments and sauces?

Saucer Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use for round or oval platters?

Serving cocktail or finger foods Signup and view all the answers

What is the size of a bread and butter plate?

6 inches Signup and view all the answers

What is a rimmed soup bowl primarily used for?

Serving soups, salads, and pastas Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soup bowl is characterized by having small tab-like handles?

Lugged soup bowl Signup and view all the answers

In a typical 5-piece place setting, which type of cup is described by having a pedestal?

Footed cup Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a flat cup from a footed cup in a cup and saucer set?

The flat cup has a flat base without a pedestal Signup and view all the answers

Which type of soup bowl is commonly used interchangeably with a bread and butter plate?

Rimmed soup bowl Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range for rimmed soup bowls?

7” to 10” in diameter Signup and view all the answers

For what occasion are coupe soup bowls primarily used?

Serving soups, salads, cereal, and pastas Signup and view all the answers

What measurement does a cup and saucer typically have?

5 to 6 ounces Signup and view all the answers

Where should the butter dish be placed in relation to the water glass?

To the left of the water glass, towards the center Signup and view all the answers

How should you carry stemware to ensure it remains clean?

By using a beverage tray to carry them Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct positioning of the entree fork in relation to the B&B plate?

Directly beneath the tines of the entree fork Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should be placed above the line of table wine glasses during banquets?

Liqueur or port wine glasses Signup and view all the answers

How should full dinner plates be presented to the customer?

With the main item facing the customer Signup and view all the answers

What is an important rule when handling glassware?

Never put fingers in a glass while clearing a table Signup and view all the answers

Which beverage glass should be placed to the right of the water glass?

Wine glasses Signup and view all the answers

How should the coffee and teacups be arranged on the table?

Handles to the right, slightly angled towards the customer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dinnerware

Dinner Plates: 12” in diameter, can have a rim or be coupe (no rim)
Entrée Plates: Used for main courses, similar in size to dinner plates
Fish Plates: 10" in diameter, specialized plates not typically part of a set, recognizable by fish pattern ornamentation
Salad Plates: 8" in diameter
Dessert Plates: Ornately decorated, 7" in diameter, specialized plates not typically part of a set, used for both formal and informal meals
Bread and Butter/Side Plates: Used to separate bread and butter from other foods, 6" in diameter
Saucers: 4" in diameter, used for condiments, sauces, coffee, and tea
Round/Oval Platters: Used for serving cocktails or finger foods
Consommé or Bouillon Cups:
Soup Bowls:
- Rimmed Soup Bowls: 7” to 10” in diameter, used for soup, salad, pasta, and some manufacturers replace the bread and butter plate with this
- Coupe Soup Bowls: Similar to rimmed soup bowls in size, used for soups, salads, cereal, and pasta
- Lugget Soup Bowls: Unique addition to any table, small bowls with handles that can serve hot or cold dishes
Cup and Saucer Plates: 5 to 6 ounces
- Footed Cup and Saucer Plates: Part of a 5-piece place setting for serving tea or coffee, cup has a small pedestal
- Flat Cup and Saucer Sets: Part of a 5-piece place setting for serving tea or coffee, the flat cup has a base without a pedestal

Table Setting Rules for Handling Dinnerware

Place and Remove Dishes: Use your four fingers to hold the lower edge of the plate, with your thumb along the upper edge
Position Plates: Lower plates onto the table ½ inch from the edge
Full Dinner Plates: Place the main item facing the customer unless the chef suggests otherwise
Holding Plates: Practice holding plates level with your arm extended
Underliners and Bread and Butter Plates: Use these when appropriate
Coffee and Teacups: Place with handles to the right, angled slightly toward 4 o’clock from the customer’s point of view

Table Setting Rules for Handling Glassware

Carry Stemware: Use a beverage tray for carrying clean empty stemware
Handle Stemware: Always hold stemware by the stem
Handle Tumbler Glasses: Hold at the bottom 1 ½ inch of the glass
Do Not Handle by Rims: Never hold glasses by the rim. The rim is weak.
Cleaning Glassware: Never use your fingers to clear a glass
Clearing Glassware: Use a beverage tray
Refilling Water: Refill water without lifting the glass from the table, or lift to refill, or remove the water pitcher

Different Kinds of Table Setting

Basic Table Setting or Pre-Setup:

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Explore the various types of dinnerware commonly used for different courses. This quiz covers dinner plates, entree plates, fish plates, salad plates, and more. Test your knowledge on the distinct features and uses of each type of dish.