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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON CITY
RIZAL INTEGRATED NATIONAL SCHOOL
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SELF-DIRECTED ACTIVITY SHEET
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES NC II (ELECTIVE)

Prepare the Dining Room/Restaurant Area for Service

Grade Level: 12 GAS Lesson 3 and 4 - Quarter: 2

I. Objective: LO3
 Fold properly and lay cloth napkins on the table appropriately according to napkins
folding style
 Skirt properly buffet or display tables taking account symmetry, balance, and
harmony in size and design.

II. Learning Activity:

Linen
The following are the different types of linen used when setting up a table:

1. Silencer or silencing pad. Many foodservice establishments use a

silencer or a silencing pad. This linen is used to reduce the noise that the china
produces. If a silencing pad is used, it should be placed evenly on the table to
avoid hanging down below the table cloth.

2. Table cloth. Once a silencer has been placed, the table cloth is
placed on the top of it. Remember that all corners should fall on an even
distance from the floor. It should also be free from wrinkles, holes, and
stains

3. Table runner. A table runner is a narrow piece of linen or cloth that can
either be laid upon a table cloth or on a bare table. When laid down the center of
the table, its function is to add aesthetics to the table. Meanwhile, when laid across
the table, it is used to define seating. A table runner is easier to maintain and care
for than a tablecloth. It is also more decorative than a placement.

4. Napkin. The napkin can be folded in different ways. In formal dinners, the napkin is folded and
placed on the service plate. Napkin folding is one of the many arts applied in food and beverage services.
The sizes of table napkin 18” x 18” or 21” x 21”. There are many styles and types of napkin folding. This has
evolved through the years and its intricacy depends on the establishment, occasion, and event. Here are
some folds that are commonly used in the service industry.

5. Placemat. A placemat is a small mat that comes in different shapes, colors, and materials and is
place setting at a dining table
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Basic Napkin Folding

The Pyramid Napkin Fold

This classy napkin folding technique is simple, fast, and can be made easily with most
napkins.

STEP PROCEDURE

Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

Fold the napkin in half diagonally.

Rotate the napkin so the open end faces away from you.

Fold the right end up to meet the far corner, ensuring the edge of
this new fold lays on the centerline as shown.

Repeat the last step with the left side, folding the left tip up to the
far corner, creating a diamond shape with a seam running down
the center.

Turn the napkin over, keeping the open end facing away from you.

Fold the napkin in half by bringing the farthest point of the diamond
up back to the nearest point.

Turn the napkin over again, this time keeping the open end facing
towards you.
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Fold the napkin along the center seam and you have a neat, sturdy
pyramid.

The Diamond Napkin Fold

If you happen to get some really limp napkins and want something nice to make without
eating up too much time, then this napkin folding is your need.

STEP PROCEDURE

Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end toward you.

Fold the napkin into quarters.

Fold the top-most layer of the napkin in half diagonally – up and to

the left.

Fold the next layer of napkin diagonally up and to the left, stopping
slightly before the last fold to create an even, staggered effect

Repeat by folding the next layer of napkin to a point just before the
last one.

And one last time with one last layer. Keep them as uniform as you
can.
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Now, fold both sides of the napkin under and in to create an even,
staggered diamond effect on the napkin. Press it down as flat as
possible.

The Standing Fan Napkin Fold

Elegant and decorative, this is a classic napkin folding technique.

STEP PROCEDURE

Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end towards you.

Fold the napkin an according starting at either narrow end. Leave

one end with 2 – 3 inches of unfolded napkin to support the
standing fan.

Fold the napkin in half with the accordion folds on the outside.

Grasp the unfolded corners where they meet on the open end and
fold them in diagonally, tucking them under the accordion folds.

Open it and stand it up. A beautiful fan for a beautiful dinner.

Table Skirting
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Table skirting, as the name implies, is a skirt for a table. Table skirts consist of two
Components: the cloth table topper and a skirt that fastens to the table edge with clips, Velcro, or
snaps. Traditional table skirting uses pins and prepared fabric texture and color.

Various table skirting designs are suitable for wedding receptions, business conferences, or
holiday celebrations. Table skirting is an elegant what to present a table setup, such as a head
table, convention table, or registration table. One can choose from a variety of fabrics and styles to
skirt a table. Any size, length, or width is possible.

Below are some points to consider in table skirting:

1. Decide on the design that fits the occasion.
2. Prepare the needed materials:
• cloth ● table skirt ● thumbtacks • thimble ● pins
3. Lay the top cloth and fasten it with thumbtacks at the edge of the table.
4. Pull the cloth to straighten the surface.
5. Locate the center of the table and fold the cloth towards it to get the middle.
6. Fasten the cloth with pins at the center with the middle half of the cloth.
7. Apply various designs, such as the diamond style, pleated box type, ribbons style, diamond with
crumpled top, butterfly, single pleats, escalope, etc.
8. All sides of the table should be equally skirted and covered.

Different kinds of Skirting

Gathered or shirred table skirts are a popular choice due to its simplicity
and affordability. A gathered or shirred table skirt is a fabric drape drawn
together by threads along the top hem providing extra body and a full, ruffled
appearance to the skirt. (Source: www.amazon.com)

A box pleat table skirts are made from a sequence of back-to-back knife
pleats. Box pleated table skirting is best suited for professional
conferences or business meetings. It gives the table a neat, tailored
appearance. It adds dimension unto the skirt, as it has a more pronounced
projection than a simple knife pleat.
(Source: www.tableskirtingclip.com)

French Box Pleats provide more volume than standard box pleats. Its pleats
are narrower than a regular box pleat, giving the bottom of the table skirting a
fuller appearance. It works equally well in casual or elegant settings.
(source: www.textilefurnishing .com)

Fringe. Table skirting is a playful addition to party tables. Metallic tissue and
raffia fringe skirts have a number of imaginative uses. This kind of decorative
fringe is a good substitute for table skirting and serves as a festive wall border
for special celebrations. (Source: www.amazon.com)
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Swag. Most tables can be fitted with detachable swags that are placed over any kind of cloth table
skirting. Swags are commonly attached with overlap clips that will not flatten or damage the table
skirt pleating. Swags are an easy way to dress up an otherwise plain table skirt.

Plastic. If the budget and the ease of cleanup are the topmost consideration,
consider plastic table skirting. Vinyl fabric can be fashioned into simple
gathers of knife pleats. This is a “cost-effective way” to dress tables for any
occasion.
(Source: www.partycity.com)

III – EVALUATION:
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose your answer from the box
below.
1. Commonly attached with overlap clips that will not flatten or damage the table skirt pleating is
known as _______________________.
2. _________________________ is a playful addition to party tables. It is made from metallic tissue
and raffia fringe skirts.
3. ________________________ its pleats are narrower than a regular box pleat.
4. If the budget and the ease of cleanup are the topmost consideration, consider ____________
table skirting.
5. A _________________ table skirt is a fabric drape drawn together by threads along the top hem
providing extra body and a full, ruffled appearance to the skirt.
6. A _______________ table skirts is made from a sequence of back-to-back knife pleats.
7. __________________, as the name implies, is a skirt for a table.
8. One of the many arts applied in the food and beverage services is called ___________.
9. Many foodservice establishments use a _________________. This linen is used to reduce the
noise that the china produces.
10. A ____________is narrow piece of linen or cloth that can either be laid upon a table cloth or on
a bare table.

Table setting Box Pleat Napkin Folding

Fringe Plastic Silencer or silencing pad

Swag French Box Pleats Table skirting

Table set up Gathered or Shirred Table runner

IV- PRACTICE TASK:

Directions: Make your own 10 table napkins. You can choose among the following materials:
And place it in an illustration board (small)
• Manila paper
• Art Paper
• Colored paper
• Coupon bond
• Table tissue
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Your output will be rated using this rubric:

Description SCORE
Output was creatively and neatly done showing outstanding skills in 5
making table napkin

Output was done creatively and neatly enough showing very good 4
skills in making table napkin

Output was done creatively and neatly enough showing good skills in 3
making table napkin

Output was done simply and neatly enough showing poor skills in 2
making table napkin

Did not perform the task 1

Remarks: ______________________________________________

CONCEPTUALIZE BY: ALLAN V.LUARES

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