 The background for your meal should be

attractive and convenient. The cover, or place

setting, is made up of the linen, china, flatware,
and glassware used by each person at
the table.
 Refer to the table cloths or placemat that
are used to cover and protect the table
surface. Linen, cotton, nylon, cotton
blends, plastic, raffia, bamboo, cork and
sinamay are some of the materials for
table covers
 TABLE CLOTH
Before shopping for table cloth, measure the table.
For a formal table cloth, add 16” to 24” to both the length
and the width of the table for the drop. An informal cloth
needs less drop – usually to 10 to 15 inches. The only kind
of table cloth that should touch the floor is the banquet
cloth. Hems should be narrow, with even, straight stitches.
Hand sewn hems are more elegant than machine stitched.
 Placemats
Placemats should be large enough to hold the
entire place setting, but they should never overlap. Mats
range in size from 12 to 14 inches deep and 16 to 18
inches wide. They come in a wide range of colors,
designs, materials sizes and shapes, and the most
versatile of all the table covers. They are acceptable for
every occasion except the formal dinner or tea table.
- refers to eating and serving utensils and a few decorative
pieces. They are classified into two:
A. Flatware is the name given to utensils used for eating and
serving food –knives, forks and spoons used by each person
and the serving pieces. They are made from stainless steel,
silver or silver plated and plastic.
B. Hollowware. It is the name given to items
like teapots, bowls, trays and candle holders
that are made from a metal substance such as
silver plated steel, stainless steel or pewter.
Table Runners
A new comer to
the table scene, they
are found in a wide
variety of fabrics and
synthesis. Usually
runners are placed on
either side of the table
to hold numerous
place settings or they
may be crisscrossed
for four placed
settings.
Napkins are used to wipe your hands and face clean
while eating and to protect your lap from spilled food.
They vary in size depending on the occasion. Cloth
napkins for a formal tea party are quite small measuring
about 12 by 12 inches and are used only for the lips and
finger tips. Larger napkins are used for breakfast, lunch
and dinner, about 17 by 17 inches. For formal dinners or
banquet, napkins are 24 inches square.
 Dinnerware refers to the dishes in which
food is artistically arranged and served. It
should be made of good design and colour.
Poor design and colour can make the most
appetizing dish unappetizing.
 Glassware refers to drinking glasses, juice
glasses, sherbet glasses, sauce dishes salad and
dessert plates. Drinking and juice glasses
come in different sizes. They usually come in
varying patterns and colours.
Glassware used for beverages are
classified into two. A stemware has a stem and a
pedestal or foot. Tumblers are glasses without
stem.
 Lead glass or crystals. The most expensive and
most beautiful glass. It has a brilliant lustre and
emits a clear, bell like ring when tapped. Most
crystals are hand-blown.
 Lime glass. Can be inexpensively produced and
other popular glass dishes are made from it. It is
most popular for daily use. It is usually moulded or
pressed and emits a dull sound when tapped.
 Milk glass or borosilicate. A heat resistant, milk –
white or colored. It is durable, has lustre and sounds
dull when tapped.
GLASSES FOR BEVERAGE SERVICE

Highball Glass Beer Glass Rock Glass Shot Glass

GLASSES FOR BEVERAGE SERVICE

Martini Glass Cocktail Glass Margarita Glass

GLASSES FOR WINE SERVICE

1. Champagne/Sparkling wine – Flute or tulip shaped glass

2. Rose wine – Flute or medium sized wine glass
3. White wine – Medium sized wine glass
4. Red wine – Large wine glass

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CHINAWARE

The definition of chinaware refers to fine

dishes made of china which is a translucent
ceramic material.
 is an important item of a display, usually of a table setting.
Centerpieces help set the theme of the decorations and bring
extra decorations to the room. A centerpiece also refers to
any central or important object in a collection of items.