Types of table service

• Names: Kenetta Abrams

• Caira Phillips
• Kwanesha Morrison

Subject : home management

Introduction

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 Define the following
service
• English service- Knifes and spoons are
placed on the right side and forks are placed
on the left side. A bread knife is positioned
on the bread and butter plate keeping at a
right angle to the forks. Wine glasses are
provided to the left side of the water glass
or goblet.
• Compromise-This service combines both
the Formal and Modified English Service.
The appetizer is served in single portions
from the kitchen as in Formal Service. The
main course is served in Modified English.
• Buffet style-Start with plates, followed by
side dishes, main dish, vegetables, salads,
breads, and relishes.
• Apartment or blue plate service - When the
blue plate service is used, sometimes
referred to as the blue plate special, a salad
or dessert may sometimes be included but
served on a separate plate than the main
dish.
• Country style- Country style service could
refer to a buffet or passing of dishes around
a table at mealtimes. Country style service
might also be eating with hands and picnic
type foods.
 Points to consider when
serving meal in that style
or the style given you
1 The menu
First of all, the success of your country style is
dependent on the food you choose to serve.

2 The country style flow

When setting up your country style service table,
the most important thing to consider is the flow
of your guests. In general, people like to clump
together in packs, which is great for socializing,
but not so much for serving food in an organized
manner.

3 Plates and cutlery placement

Where you place the plates and cutlery will make
a difference in how efficiently your country style
will run. If you put the cutlery at the beginning,
people will have to juggle them with their plates
while they serve themselves, slowing down your
line. Don’t make them carry anything but plates
and maybe napkins as they put food on their
plates to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Catering equipment
• When you are serving food in a
buffet, it is important to invest in the
right catering equipment. It
is particularly important to consider
catering equipment when you
are serving food that needs to be kept
warm. Hot food is not only more
appetizing, it is also a safety concern,
so keeping your food at the proper
temperature is of the utmost
importance.
Plan a three course
menu using service
given
• Guacamole Deviled Eggs
• Baked Turkey Fillet with Pine Nuts,
Capers & Raisins, served with a white
wine sauce
• Cherry Strudel with whipped cream
Define the term meal
service

• Meal service, or dining style, simply

refers to the way a meal is served to
the diner and who is serving it. All
required meal components, except
the dessert, are placed on the table at
the same time for casual dining.
 Lists the points to consider
when setting the table with
the specific style given
• 1 vary the height- Make sure to elevate the
less messy dishes as you don’t want sauces
to spill on your tablecloth.
2 Have a clear beginning -
This will prevent a traffic jam.
3 Identify dishes-
This is becoming increasingly important with
all the different diet restrictions today. When
developing the menu, consider your
vegetarian/vegan guests and any possible
allergy restrictions. Label all dishes and if
necessary, include any important ingredients,
such as, contains peanuts.•
4. Give some support-
Place small plates near each dish so that
guests have a place to put serving utensils.
You may also want to put a small plate under
a beverage dispenser if it has the tendency to
drip.
List the points to consider
when setting the table with
specific style given
• 1 The menu
• First of all, the success of your country
style is dependent on the food you
choose to serve.

• 2 The country style flow

• When setting up your country style
service table, the most important thing
to consider is the flow of your guests. In
general, people like to clump together in
packs, which is great for socializing, but
not so much for serving food in an
organized manner.

• 3 Plates and cutlery placement

• Where you place the plates and cutlery
will make a difference in how efficiently
your country style will run. If you put the
cutlery at the beginning, people will
have to juggle them with their plates
while they serve themselves, slowing
down your line. Don’t make them carry
anything but plates and maybe napkins
as they put food on their plates to
ensure maximum efficiency
 Thoroughly explain
how meal service is done
in given style

each guest takes a portion from communal

dish and puts it on his/her own plate