- Maria Fe J.

Gonzaga BEED 2A

TYPES OF TABLE SETTING

1. RUSSIAN STYLE/FORMAL STYLE - Foods are cooked tableside,

just like cart French service, but instead, servers put the foods
on platters and then pass the platters at tableside. Guests help
themselves to the foods and assemble their own plates. Service
is from the left.
2. ENGLISH/ FAMILY STYLE - English Table Service, also known as
English Style, Host Service or Family Style, is an informal way of
table setting wherein the foods are placed at the middle of the
table. Each family member just get what she/he wants on a
plate. He may also request passing of a food far from his reach.
3. COMPROMISE STYLE - Compromise Service: 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.
4. BUFFET STYLE - Buffet is a style of food service in which the
verities of ready food dishes are displayed according to the
sequence on the table either hot or cold and Guest's serve
those foods themselves”.

TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING

Event fabrics come in many forms, including table skirts, which breathe new
life into seemingly simple décor. The guide below details many types of table
skirting, ranging in pleat types, length options, and more. Read this guide to
successfully determine which style is right for your event.
 Poly Satin - Poly Satin is lustrous, radiant fabric. When you want the tables
to reflect light brilliantly, Poly Satin will help. From vivid red to deep green,
Poly Satin skirts bring a glossy touch to many hues.

 Banjo - Like Poly Satin, Banjo table skirts come in many different colors.
However, Banjo fabric creates a unique shimmering effect in the right
lighting, creating an eye-catching color display. Beyond the shimmer, this
fabric’s open weave design makes it stand out delightfully.

 Premier - Premier fabric brings a soft feel and professional look to any
event table. Additionally, our premier table skirts are medium weight, so
they bring a rich visual heft to the décor without being overbearing. Perfect
event décor is all about balance, and premier fabrics can bring exactly that
to the venue.

 Box Pleats - Pleating refers to the stylish folds that give table skirts more
character. Box pleats are ideal for upscale events, showcasing rigid waves
that create a full, uniform appearance.

 Shirred Pleats - One of the most common types of tableskirting is shirred. A

shirred pleat skirt has a more ruffled look than box pleats. So, although
shirred skirts aren’t as upscale as box types, they still provide a rich, elegant
display of color, texture, and fullness.

 Opaque - The more opaque your fabulous fabric is, the better it is at
blocking light. For this reason, table skirts all vary slightly in opacity. For
example, our premier skirts are approximately 60 to 70 percent opaque,
though our Poly Satin table skirts showcase an impressive 80 percent
opacity.
 14-Foot-Long - Although size might not sound important, it can make or
break how great your skirting looks. Like all event décor, table skirting
should help the venue look stunningly elegant. Our 14-foot skirts will
brilliantly cover three sides of the average six-foot or eight-foot banquet
table.

 17-Foot-Long - Like 14-foot skirts, our 17-foot-long table skirts have enough
fabric for three sides of the average eight-foot banquet table. Furthermore,
the 17-foot skirts cover all four sides of a six-foot banquet table with
attractive, flowing fabric. Plus, if you have 60-inch round tables at the
venue, 17-foot skirts will cover them completely.

 21-Foot-Long - The 21-foot-long table skirt provides enough fabric for all
four sides of the average eight-foot banquet table. Furthermore, you can
use 21-foot-long skirting to cover 72-inch round tables beautifully.

 Custom-Size - If the sizes above don’t meet your needs, we can help you
find a custom option instead. All you must do is reach out to us when
you’re ready. Then, we can get you the perfect skirt size swiftly.

TIPS IN TABLE SETTING

1. Place the plate at the center of the table setting.
2. Fork to the left of the plate and knife on the right.
3. Set the spoon to the right of the knife.
4. The water glass sits just above the knife in the top right corner.
5. A napkin can be placed on top of the plate or beneath the fork.
 MANNERS IN DINING TABLE
Table manners have evolved over centuries to make the practice of eating with
others pleasant and sociable. With so many table manners to keep track, keep
these basic, but oh-so-important, table manners in mind as you eat:

1. Chew with your mouth closed.

2. Keep your smartphone off the table and set to silent or vibrate. Wait to
check calls and texts until you are finished with the meal and away from the
table.
3. Hold utensils correctly. Don’t use your fork or spoon like a shovel or stab
your food.
4. Wash up and come to the table clean. Don’t groom or attend to hygiene at
the table.
5. Remember to use your napkin.
6. Wait until you’re done chewing to sip or swallow a drink.
7. Pace yourself with fellow diners. Cut only one piece of food at a time.
8. Avoid slouching and don’t place your elbows on the table while eating
(though it is okay to prop your elbows on the table while conversing
between courses, and always has been, even in Emily’s day).
9. Instead of reaching across the table for something, ask for it to be passed to
you.
10.Bring your best self to the meal. Take part in the dinner conversation.
 NAPKIN FOLDING
Napkin folding - is a type of decorative folding done with a napkin. It can be done
as art or as a hobby. Napkin folding is most commonly encountered as a table
decoration in fancy restaurants. Typically, and for best results, a clean, pressed,
and starched square cloth (linen or cotton) napkin is used.

NAPKIN FOLDING (10 STYLE)

1. The Lotus Fold - Fold each corner into the center and then fold each
corner into the center again. Flip the napkin over and fold the corners into
the center. Hold first layer in place and pull the second layer of fabric out
from beneath the corners. Then, tug the second layer until the lotus petals
form and stand up

STEPS:
1. Fold the napkin into thirds by folding the bottom third up and the top third
down. Then, fold the left and right ends downward at the center point.
2. Flip the napkin over and roll the ends up to meet the bottom of the triangle.
3. Flip the napkin back over and fold the left and right corners up to meet the top
corner.
 2. The Triple Pocket - Summer calls for outdoor entertaining. Keep your
linens and flatware in place and spruce up your table by using a handy
three pocket napkin fold to tuck your forks, knives, and spoons into
individual pockets. Simply lay the napkin flat on the table, and fold it into
quarters with the seams of the napkin facing out.

STEPS:
Step 1: Fold in half, left to right.
Step 2: Fold in half, bottom to top.
Step 3: Fold the top right corner down diagonally.
Step 4: Fold down the next layer and tuck behind the first.
Step 5: Fold down the third layer and tuck behind the second.
Step 6: Fold right side under.
Step 7: Fold the other side under.
Step 8: Tuck flatware into each pocket.
3. Fancy silverware pouch - This is similar to the basic silverware
pouch, except for two more folds near the end. It is good for a more
decorative touch than the basic pouch.

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

2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end toward you.
3. Fold the napkin into quarters.
4. Orient the napkin so the open corner is facing away and to the right.
5. Roll the top-most layer of napkin diagonally down to the center and press it
flat.
6. Roll the next layer down until it meets the first and press that one as well.
7. Repeat the last step once more.
8. Turn the napkin over.
9. Fold the right side back about 1/3 of the way and press it down.
10.Fold the left side back also about 1/2 of the way and press.
11.Flip it over and insert the food poker, slicer, and scooper.

4. The Rosebud Fold – Fold napkin in half diagonally. Fold corners to

meet at top point. Turn napkin over and fold bottom 2/3 way up. Turn
napkin around and bring corners together, tucking one into the other. Turn
napkin around and stand on base.
STEPS:
Fold napkin in half diagonally.
Fold corners to meet at top point.
Turn napkin over and fold bottom 2/3 way up.
Turn napkin around and bring corners together, tucking one into the other.
Turn napkin around and stand on base.

5. The Fillable Pouch – Fold the left side in to the center. Fold the right
side in to the center. Fold remaining points down – one to the front and
one to the back. Use the finished pouch to fill with party favors, flowers or a
name card.
STEPS:
1. Start with open square napkin. Fold napkin in half to form a triangle. 2. Fold tip
of triangle into the middle. 3. Fold remaining sides down, creating a smaller
square. 4. Fold flaps behind creating

6. Lily goblet form - Here is an elegant goblet fold similar to the bird of
paradise. A slightly starched or stiff napkin works best for this one and an
iron can make the work much easier to do.

STEPS:
1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of you.
2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end toward you.
3. Fold the napkin into quarters.
4. Accordion-fold the entire napkin from corner to corner, keeping the open ends
at the top.
5. Fold the napkin in half as shown.
6. Tuck the napkin into the glass of your choice.
7. Using your fingers, gently pull apart the loose corners sticking up so they are
evenly distributed. If you’re flaps don’t want to stay where you put them, then
ironing a little starch into the napkin will help.
 7. The Butterfly Fold – Fold one corner down, then the other, and turn
the napkin over. Fold one edge in to the center and then the other. Turn
the napkin over and spread out the top layer one side and then the other.
Tuck the top corner in under the central flap. Pinch the center to form the
butterfly body.

STEPS:
Start with the Napkin folded in half. Fold one corner down, then the other, and
turn the napkin over. Fold one edge in to the center and then the other. Turn the
napkin over and spread out the top layer one side and then the other. Tuck the
top corner in under the central flap. Pinch the center to form the butterfly body.

8. The Opera Fold - A classic and beautiful fold that has long been used is
known as the Opera Fan or Opera House fold.

STEPS:
1. Fold in half with closed edge toward you.
2. Fold in quarters and turn so napkin is a diamond in
front of you with open edge up.
3. Fold bottom up.
4. Fold left and right sides in to center.
5. Fold bottom corners under napkin.
6. Gather napkin at bottom and fold along center line.
7. Pull each layer down.
8. Fluff each layer so it's curved down and prop on plate.

9. Pyramid napkin - This classy napkin folding technique is simple, fast,

and can be made easily with most napkins. If the napkin being used is thin
and flops easily then iron it with light starch prior to folding and it will turn
out perfectly!

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.
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 keeping the open end facing
towards you.

10. Fan napkin - A standing fan napkin is a great way to dress up cloth
napkins for practically any occasion. The fan napkin fold works particularly
well with starched cotton or linen napkins. The nice thing about a fan
napkin, whether you are doing a standing fan fold or accordion folds on a
plate, is that it is quite easy to manage.

STEPS:
1. Lay the napkin face-down in front of you.
2. Fold the napkin in half and orient the open end towards you.
3. Fold the napkin like an accordion starting at either narrow end. Leave
one end with
2-3 inches of unfolded napkin to support the standing fan.
4. Fold the napkin in half with the accordion folds on the outside.
5. Grasp the unfolded corners where they meet on the open end and fold
them in diagonally, tucking them under the accordion folds.
6. Open it and stand it up. A beautiful fan for a beautiful dinner.