Senior High School

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

SERVICES
First Quarter – Week 4
NAPKIN FOLDING AND TABLE SKIRTING

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EIM – Grade 11
Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) – Based Exemplar
Quarter 1 – Week 5: Set- Up tables in the dining area
First Edition, 2020

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Rationale

Project PPE (Portfolio Predicate on Exemplar) is a backup contingency response of

the Schools Division of Surigao del Sur for learning delivery and learning resource
which parallel to the on-going endeavors of the higher offices in the Department. It
is the utilization of a lesson exemplar that is streamlined in a teacher-and-learner-
friendly format to cater to the new classroom setup in light of the COVID-19 health
crisis. These exemplars will be paired with a self-contained and self-instructional
portfolio.

The portfolio is a deliberate collection of works that highlight a learner’s effort that
would enable the him/her to see his/her growth and achievement, ability to reflect
on his/her own work and ability to establish goals for future learning.

Introductory Message

For the teacher:

Welcome to the TVL_EIM - 11 – First Quarter Exemplar on Set-Up tables in the dining
area!

This exemplar was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators

from different schools in the Division to assist you in helping the learners meet the
standards anchored on Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) set by the
Department while overcoming the constraints in schooling brought by the COVID-
19 pandemic.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

As a teacher, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this exemplar in
the most fit modality. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning through portfolio assessments.

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For the learner:

Welcome to TVL_EIM - 11 – First Quarter) Exemplar on Set-Up tables in the dining

area!

This exemplar was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner, either at home or in school. To help you with this, this exemplar comes with
a Weekly Portfolio Assessment. Your teacher will provide you with a template and
you will be given a privilege to organize the portfolio in your own creative way.

This exemplar has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the competencies

What I Need to Know
you are expected to learn in the exemplar and
the objectives you are expected to realize.
This part includes an activity that aims to check
What I Know
what you already know about the lesson to
take.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
What is It
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This section provides an activity which will help
What I Can Do (1,2 & 3)
you transfer your new knowledge or skill into
real life situations or concerns.

This task aims to evaluate your level of mastery

What I Have Learned
in achieving the learning objectives.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

This contain instructions about recording your

Portfolio Goal Setting
positive, realistic goals before going through
this exemplar.
This contain instructions about completing the
Portfolio Completion -Your
components of the portfolio. This also includes
Growth Clue!
a rubric to guide you of how your portfolio will
be assessed.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this exemplar.

What I Need to Know

Most Essential Learning Competency:

LO 3. Food and Beverage Services TLE_HEFBS9

Sub-competency:

3.4 Fold properly and laid cloth napkins on the table appropriately according to
napkins folding style.
3.5 Skirt properly buffet or display tables taking into account symmetry, balance,
and harmony in size and design.

Objectives

After going through this exemplar, you are expected to:

A. Knowledge: Define napkin folding and table skirting and Identify the
different folding styles and table skirting;
B. Skill: Discuss the steps of different napkin folding and table skirting;
and,

C. Attitude: Express the importance of initializing different folding styles

and proper display of table.

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 Portfolio Goal Setting

Using the Portfolio Assessment Template provided by your teacher along

with this exemplar, accomplish now your weekly goal setting. Refer to the
objectives above. Think of positive and realistic goals that you can considerably
achieve with this exemplar. List them as your plans. Remember: Do not proceed
with this exemplar unless you have accomplished your goal setting.

What I Know

Multiple Choice.
Direction:
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.

1. What kind of utensils are to be set to the left of the dinner plate in order of
use?
A. Silver ware
B. Knives
C. Napkins
D. Forks

2. These are set to the right of the knives in order of use?

A. Forks
B. Spoons
C. Glasses
D. Silverware

3. What is the name of a decorative element placed under the plates to add
texture?
A. Chargers
B. Table linens
C. Napkins
D. Dessert

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4. ________________ has to be laid properly in the table setting.
A. Chargers
B. Table linens
C. Napkins
D. Silverware

5. What kind of fabric is needed before placing a table cloth?

A. Table linens
B. China patterns
C. Baize base
D. Crepe

6. What equipment should be placed about an inch from the edge of the table
so that they are not accidentally tipped over?
A. Hallow ware
B. Table ware
C. Cutlery and crockery
D. Glass ware
7. What measure is needed to put a distance in setting glasses and beverages
on top of the dinner knife?
A. 1 ½ inch
B. 1/2 inch
C. ¼ inch
D. 1/3 inch

8. What is the standard of table set up that requires a presentable looks for the
whole set up?
A. Completeness
B. Balance and uniformity
C. Cleanliness and Condition of equipment
D. Aesthetic Appeal

9. What standard is followed when there is even spacing between chairs and
covers?
A. Completeness
B. Balance and uniformity
C. Cleanliness and Condition of equipment
D. Aesthetic Appeal

10. What standard is followed when linen is fresh, clean and ironed without
holes, spots or stains?
A. Completeness
B. Balance and uniformity
C. Cleanliness and Condition of equipment

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 D. Aesthetic Appeal

11. What do we mean by completeness in table set-up?

A. All needed utensils and other equipment are set up on the table prior
to serving orders.
B. There are wobbly tables and chair.
C. Cutleries are placed at least ½ inch from the edge.
D. All service equipment is placed on the appropriate side of the cover.

12. What does order in table set up suggests?

A. All needed utensils and other equipment are set up on the table prior
to serving orders.
B. Cutleries are aligned properly equidistant from the edge.
C. All service equipment is placed on the appropriate side of the cover.
D. Appropriate hue combinations are used.

13. Set up is completed on time within at least _______ prior to the start of
operations?
A. 1 hour
B. 15 minutes
C. 20 minutes
D. 30 minutes

14. In setting the cups and saucer, the handle of the cup must be placed in
what o’clock position?
A. 5 o’clock position
B. 3 o’clock position
C. 6 o’clock position
D. 7 o’clock position

15. What is the first rule in proper storage of equipment?

A. Stack dishes in separate file
B. Sort dishes according to size
C. Scrape all left over by hand
D. Clean and wipe dry all equipment before storing them

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 What is It

LESSON 3: Napkin Folding and Table Skirting

A folded napkin is placed on the table for the guest’s use to contribute to
the presentation of the cover and the whole dining environment. The way in
which the napkin is presented depends on the type of establishment and the
type of service. It is an advantage if napkin folds are kept simple, as less
handling is involved.
The following shows the most common napkin folding styles and how to
make them.

PYRAMID NAPKIN FOLDING

Procedures/Steps

1. Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half diagonally.
3. Rotate the napkin so the open end faces away from you.
4. Fold the right end up to meet the far corner, ensuring the edge of this new
fold lays on the centerline as shown.
5. 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.
6. Turn the napkin over keeping the open end facing away from you.

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 7. Fold the napkin in half by bringing the farthest point of the diamond up
and back to the nearest point.
8. Turn the napkin over again this time keep the open end facing towards
you.
9. Fold the napkin along the center seam to create a neat, sturdy pyramid. If
your napkin won’t stand neatly apply a little starch.

BISHOP’S HAT

Procedure/Steps

1. Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

2. Fold the dinner napkin in half so that the open end is facing you.
3. Fold the far –right corner diagonally towards you, resting the point in the
center of the side closest to you.
4. Fold the near left corner diagonally away from you, resting it so that it will
lay right next to previous fold.
5. Flip the napkin over and orient it so it points to the far-left and to the
near –right.
6. Fold the bottom half of the napkin up away from you , laying it so the far
edges run of top of one another
7. Reach underneath the napkin and pull out the flap on the right, making
the near side come to two points as seen in the picture.
8. Gently roll the left half of the left triangle over and tuck its end underneath
the right triangle.
9. Flip the napkin over with points pointing away from you.
10. Gently roll the right triangle and tuck its end underneath the left triangle.
11. Open up the hat and press the material inside down to fill it out so that it
becomes circular.

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 BIRD OF PARADISE

Procedure/Steps

1. Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half.
3. Fold the napkin in quarters.
4. Fold the napkin in half diagonally, creating a triangle.
5. Orient the triangle so the open tip is facing away from you.
6. Fold the right corner diagonally towards you laying it down.
7. Do the same with the left corner, fold it diagonally toward you and press it
down next to the previous fold.
8. Fold the two wings that you just made in folds in number 6 and 7 under so
that you have your original triangle shape back.
9. Fold the triangle in half by bringing the center seam towards you and
allowing the ends to fall.
10. This bird almost ready to fly but give it some feathers. While holding the
base firmly to keep your folds together, pull up the four flaps created by
the napkin’s corner.

ROSEBUD NAPKIN
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Procedure/Steps

1. Lay the napkin face down in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half diagonally.
3. Orient the napkin so the open end points away from you.
4. Fold the far right corner up diagonally so that the point rests on top of the
far corner. The edge of this new flap should lay right on the center line.
5. Repeat step four on the other side, bringing the left most corner up to
meet the far corner, creating a diamond shape.
6. Flip the napkin over while keeping the open end pointing away from you.
7. Fold the bottom of the napkin up about 3/4 of the way and press the fold
down well.
8. Flip the napkin over.
9. Curl both sides up so they meet in the middle and tuck one into the other.
10. Let it stand and straighten it out.

CROWN NAPKIN

Procedure/Steps

1. Fold the napkin in half diagonally

2. Orient the napkin so the open ends are pointing away from you.
3. Fold the right corner up so that the point rests directly on top of the middle
corner. The edge of this new flap should lay on the center line.
4. Repeat step three on the other side, bringing the left most corner up to
meet the middle corner creating a diamond shape.
5. Flip the napkin over while keeping the open end pointing away from you.

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 6. Fold the bottom of the napkin up about 2/4 of the way and press this fold
down well.
7. Fold the smaller triangle down so the point rests on the near edge of the
napkin. Press.
8. Curl the left and right sides of the napkin up so they meet in the middle
and tuck one into the other.
9. Let it stand then tug where needed to even up and round out.

STANDING FAN

Procedures/Steps

1. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end towards you.
2. Fold the napkin like an accordion starting at the narrow end. Leave one
end with two or three inches of unfolded napkin to support the standing
fan.
3. Fold the napkin in half with the accordion folds on the outside.
4. Grasp the unfolded corners where they meet on the open end and fold
them diagonally, tucking them under the accordion folds.
5. Open it and let it stand.

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 ROSE NAPKIN FOLD

Procedures/Steps

1. Fold the two right corners of the napkin in so the tips rest at the center.
2. Fold the remaining two corners of the napkin in so the tips meet with the
last two at the center.
3. Begin folding the outer corners in so they meet at the center.
4. Once all of the tips are folded you are left with a square about ¼ size of
the unfolded napkin.
5. Flip it over.
6. Fold the corners in so they meet at the center and place something sturdy
at the center, or hold it with your fingers.
7. While maintaining downward pressure at the center of the napkin, reach
underneath each corner.
8. While maintaining downward pressure at the center of the napkin, reach
underneath each corner and pull out the flaps to create petals.
9. Remove the center weight.
10. You can reach under the center of each side and pull out a second set of
petals to fancy it up some more. Place something at the center and you
are done.

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 THE SAIL

Procedure/Steps

1. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end.

2. Fold the far right corner diagonally to the center of the side that is closest
to you. The edge of this flap should run down the center of the napkin.
3. Repeat the last step with the other side, folding the far-left corner
diagonally to rest right alongside the previous fold.
4. Fold the napkin along the crease and make it stand on its short end.

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 Table Skirting

Table Skirting is used to decorate tables for different occasions, for

elegance, and to cover the actual table. Below are some points to consider in
table skirting:

1. Decide on the design that fits the occasion.

2. Prepare needed materials:
• Cloth
• Table skirt
• Thumbtacks
• Thimble
• Pins
3. Lay the top cloth and fastened 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- It is simple and affordable. A fabric drape drawn

together by threads along the top hem providing extra body to the skirt. A
gathered or shirred table skirt is a fabric drape drawn together by threads along
the top hem providing extra body to the skirt. A tighter gather gives a table skirt
a full, ruffled appearance.

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 Box Pleat- is made from a sequence of back to back knife pleats. It is best
suited for professional conferences or business meetings. It gives the table a
neat, tailored appearance.

French Box Pleat- provide more volume than standard box pleats, its
pleats are narrower than a regular box pleats, giving the bottom of the table
skirting a fuller appearance. It works equally well in casual or elegant settings.

Plastic- if budget and the ease of clean up are topmost consideration,

consider plastic table skirting. Vinyl fabric can be fashioned into simple gathers
or knife pleats.

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 Fringe- is a playful addition to party tables. Metallic tissue and raffia fringe
skirts have a number of imaginative uses. This is a good substitute for table
skirting and serves as festive wall border for special celebrations.

Swag- these are commonly attached with overlap clips that will not
flatten or damage the table skirt pleating. It is an easy way to dress up an
otherwise plain table skirt.

Quick Skirting Set-up Steps

Step 1: Place table topper over the table.

Step 2: Place your clips over the table edge and topper, which is usually
one clip per foot

Step 3: pick a starting point and attach your skirt to the first clip. Slowly
work your way around the table and attach the skirting to the remaining clips.

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 What I Can Do 1

Activity I - Cloze Test

Direction:
Supply the missing words in the paragraph that completes the idea about
Napkin folding and Table Skirting. Choose the appropriate words listed inside
the box. Write your answer in your activity notebook.

Simplicity festive dining plastic swag

Simple fringe Cover affordability

A folded napkin is placed on the table for the guest’s use to contribute to
the presentation of the (1) _________and the whole (2) __________ environment. It
is an advantage if napkin folds are kept (3) ___________, as less handling is
involved. There are different kinds of Skirting one is known as Gathered or Shirred
table skirts which is a popular choice due to its (4)__________ and _____________.

A Box Pleat table skirt is made from a sequence of back to back knife
pleats. It is suited for professional conferences or business meeting. If budget
and the ease of clean up are the topmost consideration, consider (5)
___________ table skirting. Another kind of skirting is (6) __________ table skirting a
playful addition to party tables. It serves as a (7) ___________ wall border for
special celebration. And the last kind of skirting is called (8) _________ most
commonly attached with overlap clips that will not flatten the table skirt.

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Activity 2: Matching Type

Direction:
Identify the pictures of different folding styles and skirting in column
A and find its name to column B by forming the scrambled letters. Write your
answer in your activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. A. Oxb Lptae

B. Pohbis

C. Nrigfe
2.

D. Besorud

E. Irshrde

3. F. Owrnc

4.

5.

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 6.

What I Can Do 2

Activity: Discussion

Direction:
The following situations talk about Napkin folding and Table Skirting.
Provide necessary information on the following given conditions. Write it on your
activity notebook.

1. Anna likes to prepare for an upcoming debut of her sister. She would
like to do some table skirting. What kind of table skirting would you like
to suggest? Define on your own your preferred skirting

2. What napkin folding will you consider to make when you are in charge
in the dining area preparations? Provide at least 5 styles of napkin
folding and its’ procedure.

3. Teacher Yen needs your help to make a skirting within 30 minutes. She
is preparing for the urgent meeting of the visitors from another school.
Define table skirting that you will have to make and explain why do
you prefer it?

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 What I Can Do 3

Activity: Express

Direction: Share your thoughts and opinion to the following queries:

1.) What is the importance of napkin folding in a table setting?

________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
2.) Why do we need to apply table skirting? Prove your answer.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
3.) How does napkin folding and table skirting gives a good ambiance in the
dining area?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

What I Have Learned

Activity I - Enumeration

Direction:
Enumerate the following conditions, write your answer on a sheet of
paper.
(1-8) Different Styles of Napkin Folding
(9-14) Different Styles of Table Skirting

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What I Have Learned
a.) Napkin folding
1. Pyramid napkin
2. Bishop’s Hat
3. Bird of Paradise
4. Rosebud Napkin
5. Crown Napkin
6. Standing Fan
7. Rose napkin fold What I Know
8. The Sail
b.) Different table skirting 1. D
1. Gathered or Shirred 2. B
2. Box Pleat 3. A
3. French Box Pleat 4. B
4. Plastic 5. C
5. Fringe 6. C
6. Swag 7. B
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. C
13. D
What I Can Do 3 14. A
What I Can Do 2 15. D
1. The importance of napkin
folding in a table setting is its Discuss it!
contribution to the
presentation of the cover 1. I will suggest the table
skirting named Swag What I Can Do 1
and the whole dining
environment. because t is an easy way to
I – Cloze Test
2. We need to apply table dress up an otherwise plain
skirting in the table setting table skirt. 1. Cover
because it adds elegance to Swag these are commonly 2. Dining
cover the actual table. attached with overlap clips 3. Simplicity
3. Napkin folding and Table that will not flatten or 4. Affordability
skirting gives a good damage the table skirt 5. Plastic
ambiance to the dining pleating. 6. Fringe
environment because of its’ 2. (1) Crown napkin 7. swag
aesthetic looks that makes (2) Bird of paradise II – Matching Type
the client feels impressive. (3) Rosebud
(4)Pyramid 1. Bishop
(5) Standing fan 2. Crown
(steps can be seen on pg.9) 3. Box Pleat
3. Box Pleat Skirting because it 4. Fringe
is best suited for professional 5. Rosebud
conferences. 6. Shirred
Answer Key
 Portfolio Completion – Your Growth Clue!

You now go back to your portfolio and work on the other components
that follow your Goal Setting. Remember that your portfolio is a deliberate
collection of your works with the help of the exemplar. Highlighting your efforts
here enables you to see and reflect on your growth and achievement and your
ability to establish goals just to learn. Upon completion of your portfolio, please
be guided of the rubric below.

Rubric for Portfolio Assessment

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Feleciano Agpaoa, 1991, Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting: National

Bookstore.

Efren F. Azares, and Cirilo B. Recana, 1999 Practical Electricity III; Adriana
Publishing.

Ulysses B. Balana, Electricity III: BEC Based.

Max P. Fajardo, and Leo B. Fajardo, Electrical Layout and Estimates.

Institute of International Electrical Engineering of the Philippines Incorporated,

2000 Edition, Philippine Electrical Code (PEC).

Roland E. Palmquist, 7th Edition, Audel House Wiring.

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Address: _______________________________________________
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