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What is the primary purpose of an entrée plate?
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?
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?
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?
Which plate is specifically used to separate bread and butter from other foods?
What is the diameter of a fish plate?
What is the diameter of a fish plate?
Which of the following plates is used for serving condiments and sauces?
Which of the following plates is used for serving condiments and sauces?
What is a common use for round or oval platters?
What is a common use for round or oval platters?
What is the size of a bread and butter plate?
What is the size of a bread and butter plate?
What is a rimmed soup bowl primarily used for?
What is a rimmed soup bowl primarily used for?
Which type of soup bowl is characterized by having small tab-like handles?
Which type of soup bowl is characterized by having small tab-like handles?
In a typical 5-piece place setting, which type of cup is described by having a pedestal?
In a typical 5-piece place setting, which type of cup is described by having a pedestal?
What distinguishes a flat cup from a footed cup in a cup and saucer set?
What distinguishes a flat cup from a footed cup in a cup and saucer set?
Which type of soup bowl is commonly used interchangeably with a bread and butter plate?
Which type of soup bowl is commonly used interchangeably with a bread and butter plate?
What is the size range for rimmed soup bowls?
What is the size range for rimmed soup bowls?
For what occasion are coupe soup bowls primarily used?
For what occasion are coupe soup bowls primarily used?
What measurement does a cup and saucer typically have?
What measurement does a cup and saucer typically have?
Where should the butter dish be placed in relation to the water glass?
Where should the butter dish be placed in relation to the water glass?
How should you carry stemware to ensure it remains clean?
How should you carry stemware to ensure it remains clean?
What is the correct positioning of the entree fork in relation to the B&B plate?
What is the correct positioning of the entree fork in relation to the B&B plate?
Which of the following should be placed above the line of table wine glasses during banquets?
Which of the following should be placed above the line of table wine glasses during banquets?
How should full dinner plates be presented to the customer?
How should full dinner plates be presented to the customer?
What is an important rule when handling glassware?
What is an important rule when handling glassware?
Which beverage glass should be placed to the right of the water glass?
Which beverage glass should be placed to the right of the water glass?
How should the coffee and teacups be arranged on the table?
How should the coffee and teacups be arranged on the table?
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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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