Recap

 Table setting
 Basic table setting
 Casual table setting
 Formal dinner table setting
 Table ettiquete and instructions
 Table appointment
 Dinnerware
 General dinnerwares terminologies
 Names of dinnerware
 Names of flatwares
 Beverageware
 Stemware
 Common types of beverages
Types of Glassware used in Bar’s
&Restaurants
 Collins / Highball
8oz. – 16oz  ( 230 ml - 473 ml)
Used for serving juices, aerated drinks, Gin
and tonic etc.

 Rock Glass or Tumbler

6oz. - 10oz. (177ml - 295ml)
Used for serving drinks 'On the Rock's'.
 Whisky / Shooter
1oz. – 2oz. (29ml - 59ml)
Used for single measures of liquor and
‘shooters’.

 Beer Schooner
12oz. – 14oz. (354ml - 414ml)
Used for Pilsner, and bottled beers.

 Beer Mug
12oz. – 14oz. (354ml - 414ml)
Used for ½ measure of draft beer.
 Beer / Pint
1 Pint (473ml)
Used for serving Draft Beer

 Red Wine / Bordeaux

8oz. – 14oz. (236ml - 414ml)
Used for serving Red Wine.

 Wine / All Purpose

8oz. – 14oz. (236ml - 414ml)
Used for serving red wine & white wine
 Champagne Tulip / Champagne Flute
6oz. – 8oz. (177ml - 230ml)
Used for serving Sours, Champagne and
Champagne Cocktails.

 Brandy Snifter
8oz. – 14oz. (236ml - 414ml)
Used for serving Brandy and some cocktails.

 Sherry / Port
4oz. – 6oz. (118ml - 177ml)
Used for serving sherry or port wine.
 Liqueur /Cordial
1oz. – 3oz. (29ml - 88ml)
Used for serving liqueurs
and layered shooters.

 Cocktail / Martini
4oz. – 8oz. (118ml - 236ml)
Used for serving different
variety of  Cocktails
 Coupette / Margarita
6oz. – 10oz. (177ml - 295ml)
Used for serving Frozen cocktails
such as Margaritas, or daiquiris.

 Hurricane
10oz. – 16oz. (295ml - 473ml)
Used for ‘Long’ Drinks such as
Long Island Iced Tea, Zombie,
and the Hurricane. 
Names of Dinnerware

A – 8” Salad / Dessert / Luncheon Plate

B – 12” Charger / Buffet
Plate 12 oz. soup/
C – 9-10” Dinner Plate cereal/salad
D - Cup (6 oz) / Saucer (5 bowl
3/4")
E - Soup Plate/Pasta Bowl (9-10") 8 oz.
F - Mug (8 oz) dessert/berry
bowl
G - Handled Soup Cup (8 oz) / Saucer (6")
H - Demitasse
 Names of flatware

A - Bouillon Spoon I - Dinner Fork

B - Butter Knife
J - Dinner
C - Butter Spreader Knife

D - Cocktail Fork K - Fish Steak knife

Fork
E - Demitasse Spoon
Names of Glassware

A - Brandy Snifter Every brand of beverageware will vary

slightly in design.
B-
The glassware here is a “cut crystal”. The
Champagne Flute
surface of the glass is cut into various designs
that reflect light and add beauty.
C - Sherry / Port
Classification of Tableware
 Dinnerware
 Flatware
 Beverageware
 Holloware
Dinnerware is:
 Plates,
cups, saucers, bowls
 Dinnerware includes:
 China
 stoneware
 earthenware
 pottery
 Other materials
 glass-ceramic
 plastic
Flatware is:
 Often called “silverware” and includes:
 Knives
 Forks
 Spoons
 Specialty utensils
 Materials made from:
 Sterling
 Silver plate
 Stainless
 Plastic /wood
 Beverageware
or glassware are:
 Lead glass  Lime glass  Plastic
 Higher quality  Lighter, more brittle  Very casual, low cost
 More  Ideal for much glassware  Unbreakable /
expensive disposable
 Care of tableware
 Rinse tableware as soon as possible after use
 Most dinnerware is dishwasher safe
 Delicate china and stemware
 May need hand washing
 Don’t plunge into hot water because severe temperature
change can crack or break delicate tableware
 More expensive tableware requires extra care to protect
your investment.
Table linens
 Protect the table surface
 Deaden sounds of serving
and clearing
 Add beauty to table
setting

Drop – the part that hangs over the edge

• For casual should be 6-8 inches on all sides
• Deeper drop for a formal setting
• Even more for buffet settings
 Linens
Table linen includes table cloths, place
mats, table runners and table napkins.
They are called table linen because in
old times they were mostly made from
linen fabrics which are durable.
Nowadays table linen can be made
from both natural and synthetic
fabrics.
The linens you select and the manner
in which they are displayed on the
table set the tone for a formal or a
casual dining experience.
Table cloths and mats protect the table;
napkins protect the diner.
Linen fabric is made from flax,
and is the most elegant and
expensive tablecloth fabric. It
has a natural luster, gets softer
and finer with repeated use and
washings, is easily dyed, does
not fade when washed, wrinkles
easily but also presses easily, can
be boiled without damaging the
fiber, and is highly absorbent.
Jacquard weaves
Creasing in sharp folds in the
same place over time will break
the threads in the fabric. The majority of tablecloths come in cotton or cotton
blends. Vinyl cloths with felt backing are a good
choice for easy cleanup or outdoor use.

Jacquard is a type of weave commonly used for linens. A pattern is created

using a plain or satin weave. The Greek acanthus leaf, scrollwork, florals,
vines, and leaves are common designs. Damask is a fabric with a reversible
jacquard weave. Venise is a very fine damask table linen consisting of large
floral patterns.
 Tablecloth
A tablecloth can be chosen to
decorate the table, set a formal
or casual tone of the meal,
protect a table, or cover a table
that has been damaged. Tablecloths can be used with a table
pad. These protective mats work
with the tablecloth to prevent spills
from penetrating through to the
table surface, provide heatproofing,
hold the top cloth in place, and
cushion sound.

White or ivory tablecloths are traditional for formal meals, but

you can also use lace or plain- and pastel-colored cloths.
Patterned or brightly colored cloths are more casual. Be careful
so patterns don't make the table look too cluttered once it's set.
A tablecloth should always be pressed well and wrinkle-free.
 Tablecloth size
The length of fabric that hangs over the table edge is
called the “drop”. For casual settings, the drop should be
at least 6-8 inches. For formal tables the drop should be
10-12 inches. The longer the drop, the more dramatic the
effect. Better too long than too short.
Floor length cloths are for buffet tables, rather than for
tables where people are to sit and dine.

TABLE LENGTH + (DROP X 2) = THE TABLECLOTH

LENGTH So if your table is 60” long and you want
your tablecloth to hang down 10 inches on a side, you take
60”+ 20”= 80” cloth.
Restaurants sometimes use a It is possible to use square cloths
double cloth, removing only the on round tables. Position the
top cloth as it becomes soiled corners of the square tablecloth
and leaving the undercloth. correctly to hide the legs of the
table. 
Cloth Placemats, Table Runners & Napkins
 Runner: 13-17 inches wide
 placed down the table center
 Often used with placemats
 Placemats
 approximately 11 x 17 inches
 Napkins
 cocktail - 10 inches
 luncheon – 13 inches
 dinner – 17 or more inches
Table runners
Table runners are usually about 12 inches wide and
a little longer than the table on which they are
used. They can be used alone, with placemats, or
over a tablecloth. They are usually placed
lengthwise, across the middle of the table.
The primary purpose of the table runner is for
attractiveness. Sometimes they are used as a
silencer to prevent dinnerware from making noise
on the table. They can also serve as a heat pad.
Placemats
Placemats usually measure about 11-20 inches
wide. They came in various shapes e.g.
rectangular, oval, round etc. The material used
includes linen, lace, plastic, jute, cork etc.
Placemats are easier to maintain than tablecloths,
but they should not be used for very formal
occasions. Sometimes they are placed on table
cloths to protect them. One of their primary
purposes is to show off beautiful wood table tops.
They also cushion dinnerware noise and offer
protection from heat.
 Napkins Table napkins are used for wiping hands, wiping the mouth, and
protecting clothing when eating. The fabric must be absorbent.
Standard napkin sizes: Napkins can match or complement other table linens. Most
Cocktail – 10” square napkin folds require a material that will hold a crease, usually
Luncheon – 17” square cotton or linen fabric, that can be starched and ironed. Plain
Dinner – 20-22” square The colors are best, although some patterns look nice in a fold.
napkin must be perfectly
square for most folds to work
well.
Napkin rings offer an
alternative to
decorative folds.
Napkin Folding
 Today, discriminating hosts and hostesses have a wide variety of napkin
products from which to select.
 For formal dining, there is the cloth napkin, the paper napkin being
reserved for more informal settings.
 Cloth napkins come in several size, each size tailored to a specific use.
 A beverage napkin, used when serving drinks and hors d’oeuvres, like
most cloth napkins, is square, about five inches to each side.
 A luncheon napkin is a couple of inches larger and a dinner napkin larger
still.
 The theory, evidently, is that the more food and drink that is served, the
more potential there is a spillage, so the bigger the napkin must be to
catch it.
Some
Napkin
Folds
Pyramid Napkin Fold
 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.
Bishop’s Hat Napkin Fold
 This is a classic dinner
napkin fold, but it can be
difficult to line up the
corners in the cap. Some
starch and an iron make it
easier to be precise while
folding this one.
The standing fan napkin fold
 Elegant and decorative,
this is a classic napkin
folding technique.
Twin candle Napkin Fold
 This napkin roll is easy and
elegant. Use it to spruce a
table with a flat landscape.
This fold requires no
ironing, starching, or
pressing. Stiff material will
help larger napkins stand
up without sagging.
The Rose Napkin Fold
 Despite looking fairly
elaborate, this fold is an
easy one, and it can be
done with almost any
variety of napkin.
Display small bowls or
glasses on top of these,
or use them a novelty
cocktail napkins.
The bird of Paradise Napkin Fold
 This is a classic and
classy napkin folding
technique that requires
a stiff napkin. If you
don’t have any dinner
napkins made of stiff
linen then a light
starching should fix
you right up.
Silverware Napkin Folding
 This is a basic
silverware napkin
folding meant for
keeping Flatware like
Knives, Fork, Spoon,
etc.
Napkin Etiquettes
 Rule 1. when you’re given a napkin, use it, don’t let it sit
beside your plate.
 Rule 2. Wait for the host to pick up and unfold his napkin
before you do the same with yours.
 Rule 3. in polite society, movements at the dinner table
tend to be small, so don’t make any ostentatious displays
like wildly shaking the napkin to open it.
 Rule 4. Don’t wait for the food to be served before you
open your napkin.
 Rules 5. Should you have to leave the table during the
meal, leave the napkin, loosely folded, on your seat or on
the table to the left of your plate.
Center Pieces
 Size in proportion to the
 Be creative table
 Food and the soil of potted
plants don’t mix.  Guests should be able to
see over the centerpiece
 Candles are appropriate for
evening, but not daytime meals

 Candles on the table should be lit

and the flame above eye level.
 Candles can be used on your table if the
The #1 rule in selecting centerpieces is
room is darkened or the sky will be dark
one regarding “height”. Sit down at the
anytime prior to the end of the meal. If you
table. The centerpiece should never block
are going to use candles as part of the
the diner’s view of others sitting across
centerpiece, they need to be lit.
the table. The only place for very tall
centerpieces is on a buffet table. 15” is a
Flowers and candles rank first in ideas for good rule of thumb for “maximum”
centerpieces. Think about safety when considering height.
candles, and containers that don’t tip when
planning flowers.

The centerpiece may be

“centered” or may extend the
entire length of a table.
 Food items that may be eaten near the end of
the meal, like this cookie bouquet, fresh fruit,
or a decorated cake.

Centerpieces may carry out a theme, such as

an event (baby shower or wedding) a holiday
(July 4th), or a season (autumn).

Almost any aesthetically pleasing

kitchen item can be transformed into a
centerpiece.
 Think carefully about the
sensitivity of your guests before
using items such as live fish,
hairy, furry, or feathery items,
aromatic substances such as
potpourri, or common allergens.
The size of your dining table will be one
guide to choosing centerpieces.
Large centerpieces
need large tables. A
centerpiece that is
too small is dwarfed
on a large table.
Guests look “under”
this centerpiece,
instead of over it.

The casual or formal tone of the meal is also be

used as a guide for selection.
Recap
Types of Glassware used in Bar’s &Restaurants
Names of Dinnerware
Names of flatware
Names of Glassware
Classification of Tableware
 Dinnerware
 Flatware
 Beverageware
 Holloware
Care of tableware
Table linens
 Linens
 Table cloth
 Table cloth size
Cloth placemats, table runners & napkins
Napkin folding
Table napkin etiquettes
Center pieces
Napkin
Folding
Guide
The Pyramid Napkin Fold
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!
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.
9. Fold the napkin along the
center seam and you have a
neat, sturdy pyramid. If your
napkin won’t stand neatly
then you may need a little
starch.
The Arrow Napkin Fold
This method of folding
napkins is very simple
and can be done with
almost any napkin
without a need for starch.
It adds a flowing, elegant
look to your table.
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 far-right corner over to

the center of the side that is
closest to you. The edge of this
fold should run down the center
of the napkin.
4. Repeat the last step with
the other side, folding the
far-left corner in to rest along
side the previous fold.

5. Fold the right-flap out

diagonally so that it’s outer
edge runs even with the far
edge of the napkin.
6. Repeat the previous step on
the other side, folding the left-
flap out diagonally to meet the
far edge of the napkin.

7. Slide the left and the right

sides together, allowing the
napkin to bend at the farthest
point. This will cause the flat,
center part to bow. Pretty easy,
huh?
The Bird Of Paradise Napkin Fold
This is a classic and
classy napkin folding
technique that requires a
stiff napkin. If you don’t
have any dinner napkins
made of stiff linen then a
light starching should fix
you right up.
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 along the
centerline of the triangle,
making a new tip pointing
towards you. An iron can make
this important fold a whole lot
easier.
7. Do the same with the left
corner, fold it diagonally toward
you and press it down next to
the previous fold. Now you have
a diamond, you’re rich! Yay!.

8. Fold the two "wings" that you

just made in folds 6 and 7 under
so that you have your original
triangle shape back. Once again
an iron can make a world of
difference.
9. Fold the triangle in half by
bringing the center seam
towards you and allowing the
ends to fall.

10. This bird’s almost ready to

fly, but first you must give it
some feathers. While holding
the base firmly to keep your
folds together, pull up the four
‘flaps’ created by the napkin’s
corners.
Pretty cool fold, isn’t it? It
makes you wonder if there are
people sitting around in
basements performing
experimental napkin folds
while the rest of us are
sleeping. This fold can be
difficult if you don’t use an
iron or have a fairly stiff
napkin so be prepared to put a
few minutes into making each
one.
The Diamond Napkin Fold
Got some really limp
napkins and want
something nice to make
without eating up too much
time? Then this one’s for
you, if you’re using
thick/stiff napkins then an
iron will help.
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. Fold the top-most layer of

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

6. Repeat by folding up the

next layer of napkin to a
point just before the last one.
7. And one last time with one
last layer. Keep them as
uniform as you can.

8. 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 and
you’re ready for guests
within 60 seconds!
The Cone Napkin Fold
This nice napkin design
originated from the
napkin-worshiping
indians native to Guam
called the dirty-wipey-
nappies…or not. An iron
will be helpful.
1. Lay the napkin face down
in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half

diagonally.
3. Orient the napkin so the
open corner faces away from
you.

4. Fold the left-most corner

diagonally so the point rests
on top of the far corner.
5. Repeat the last step with
the right side, bringing this
fold evenly along to the last
one.

6. Turn the napkin over,

keeping the open ends
pointing away from you.
5. Repeat the last step with
the right side, bringing this
fold evenly along to the last
one.

6. Turn the napkin over,

keeping the open ends
pointing away from you.
7. Evenly fold the bottom third
of the napkin up and press the
it down well. An iron may be
needed here..

8. Fold both the left and right

sides back and underneath the
napkin evenly to create the
finished product seen here.
That looks so nice I bet you
just can’t wait to smear food on
it!
The French Napkin Fold
Look at me, I’m
sophisticated. Look at me,
I’m elegant. Look at me,
I’m going to be used to
wipe someone’s messy
face! Sec re Bleu! The
french fold is a nice simple
napkin fold that requires no
special skills or tools
(well… hands are helpful).
1. Lay the napkin face-down
in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half

diagonally.
3. Orient the napkin so the
long side is on the left.

4. Fold the far corner of the

napkin diagonally towards
you and to the right so that
the crease falls an inch or two
short of the right-most corner
and the newly formed point at
the bottom is a few inches to
the right of the left one.
5. Fold the right-most point
towards you, pivoting at the
same place the last fold
pivoted. Use the finished
napkin to drape the dinner
place. Very classy and
uncomplicated.
The Bishop’s Hat Napkin Fold
This is a classic dinner napkin
fold, but it can be difficult to
line up the corners in the cap.
Some starch and an iron make
it easier to be precise while
folding this one….and yes I
know it’s not sitting in the
center of the plate, next time
I’ll stay out of the cooking
wine, I promise.
1. Lay the napkin face down
in front of you.

2. Fold the dinner napkin in

half so that the open end is
towards 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 lays right
next to the 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 and away from
you, laying it so the far edges
run on top of one other.
7. Reach underneath of 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
it’s end underneath the right
triangle.
9. Flip the napkin over,
points pointing away from
you.

10. Fold the right-triangle to

the left, tucking it’s end into
the other triangle.
11. Open up the hat and press
the material inside down to
fill it out so that it becomes
circular, this may take a little
fidgeting.
There you go, now all you
need is a little bishop to
wear it.
The Rosebud Napkin Fold

This sophisticated cloth

napkin design benefits
from stiff material or light
starch. A hot iron will also
make it easier to be exact.
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’s of the
way as shown and press the
fold down well.

8. Flip the napkin over.

9. Curl both sites up so they
meet in the middle and tuck
one into the other.
10. Stand it up and straighten
it out. If you have trouble
keeping the points even,
break out the iron and back
track to the folds that mess
up your alignment. Is it me
or do these look like
Egyptian headgear?
The Sail Napkin Fold
This is one of the simplest
standing napkin designs
there are, but you will still
need a stiff napkin if you
expect it to stand without
flopping over. Who’d have
thought you’d be starching
your dinnerware?
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 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.

4. Repeat the last step with

the other side, folding the far-
left corner diagonally to rest
right along side the previous
fold.
5. Fold the napkin in half by
bringing the center seam up
from the work surface and
allowing the ends to fall
backwards. Smooth down the
folds so it stands nicely and
whala! A fast and easy
standing-fold for your dinner
party. Now you can sail
across the seas on your
dinner plates.
The Slide Napkin Fold
This napkin folding
technique is good for
those dinners where you
want something fancy, but
not too complex. This
requires either stiff
material or starch.
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 into
quarters.

4. Orient the napkin so that

the open end is pointing
away from you.
5. Fold the napkin in half by
bringing the far end up to the
front. Press this fold down
well.

6. Take the top-layer of

napkin and fold it back,
making a crease about 1/2"-
1" before the top.
7. Flip the napkin over,
keeping the single-layer tip
pointing away from you.

8. Fold the napkin in half

from left to right and press
the fold down well.
9. Open and stand – Very
nice!
The Crown Napkin Fold
Do you want your dinner guests
to feel like royalty but have no
red carpet? Treat them like kings
and give them all crowns! Then
you can use this napkin to wipe
the cheese out of that
introduction. This napkin folding
design just doesn’t work well
without a little starch in the
cloth, if it’s sagging it’s ugly so
take your time and get it right.
1. Lay the napkin face-down
in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half

diagonally.
3. Orient the napkin so the
open ends are pointing away
from you.

4. 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
of the napkin.
5. Repeat step four on the
other side, bringing the left-
most corner up to meet the
middle-corner, creating a
diamond shape.

6. Fold the bottom of the

napkin up about 2/4’s 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. Stand it up and tug at it
where needed to even it up
and round it out. If your
napkins are too limp then
think of starch as napkin
viagra and make them good
and stiff.
The Standing Fan Napkin Fold
Elegant and decorative,
this is a classic napkin
folding technique. As
usual, and iron helps but
is not necessary.
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.
The Rose Napkin Fold
Despite looking fairly
elaborate, this fold is an easy
one, and it can be done with
almost any variety of napkin.
Display small bowls or glasses
on top of these, or use them as
novelty cocktail napkins.
1. Lay the napkin face-down
in front of you.

2. Fold the two right corners

of the napkin in so the tips
rest at the center.
3. Fold the remaining two
corners of the napkin in so
the tips meet with the last
two in the center.

4. Once again, begin folding

the outer corners in so they
meet at the center.
5. Once all of the tips are
folded you are left with a
square about 1/4 the size of
the unfolded napkin.

6. Flip it over.
7. Fold the corners in so they
meet in the center and then
place something sturdy in the
center, or hold it with your
fingers.
8. While maintaining
downward pressure in the
center of the napkin, reach
underneath each corner and
pull out the flaps to create
petals.
9. Remove the center weight
and your rose should look as
pictured here.
10. If you like you can reach underneath the center of
each side and pull out a second set of petals to fancy
it up some more. Place something in the center and
you’re done, have a rosy meal!
The Necktie Napkin Fold
Now your guests can wipe
food off of their expensive ties
with… inexpensive ties! Isn’t
that special? This one’s easier
with limp napkins, but if you
only have stiffies then an iron
will make this simple to do.
Remember that the larger the
napkin is, the longer the tie
will be.
1. Lay the napkin face-down
and orient it so that one of
the corners points to you.

2. Starting at the upper tip,

fold the right side about 1/3
of the way diagonally to the
left. Don’t press the fold
down yet.
 3. Repeat the last step with the left
side and then adjust them both if
needed so that both sides are
symmetrical. Now press down the
folds.

4. Fold the right side in about 1/3

of the way starting from the upper
tip, similar to what we did in the
last two steps. Don’t press it down
yet.
5. Repeat the last fold along
the left side and adjust for
symmetry. When you’re
happy with the shape of your
tie, press the folds down.
6. Fold the upper 1/3 of the
tie diagonally to the right so
the tip of the tie is
perpendicular to he lower
part.
7. Turn the tie over so the tip
is now pointing left.
8. Wrap the tip
around the top of the
tie and tuck it in
underneath to create
the knot. There you
are, your very own
clever necktie
napkin!
The Shirt Napkin Fold
This is a neat fold to have
sitting on your guests
dinner plates, and it’s pretty
easy assuming that you
have an iron. I repeat, break
out the iron!
Iron, iron iron iron iron
iron.
The Candle Napkin Fold

So you want something

easy and elegant?
Something that looks
nice and fancy but
doesn’t take a boat-load
of time? Try this one
on for size.
The Basic Silverware Pouch
Setting the table for
lunch? Want simple and
functional? Then go with a
classic. These also work
well with chopsticks.
The 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.
The Diamond Pouch
Here we have another
variation of the
silverware pouch. Also
simple to make, this
design tends to look nicer
when it is pressed down
almost flat. You wouldn’t
want your silverware
getting cold, would you?
The Silverware Napkin Roll
If you’re going on a
picnic or need your
silverware to be portable,
then a silverware roll is
the way to go. You can
load them up and pack
them away for later and
they keep your silverware
nice and clean. This is as
simple as it gets, folks.
The Candle Fan Fold
Sometimes you just need
something a little
different. The candle fan
stuffed into a goblet or
mug is very different.
The larger the napkin
that you use is, the
longer the ‘candles’ will
be.
The Goblet Fan Fold

The goblet fan is one of the

easiest goblet folds to
accomplish. There is no
ironing needed and almost
any napkin will do.
The Fleur de Lys Goblet Fold
Pay your respects to the
French monarchy with a
Fleur de Lys in a cup.
This is a fast and easy
fold. You’ll fold it so
quickly you won’t
remember doing it!
The Lily Goblet Fold
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.
The Basic Napkin Ring Stuffer

It’s fast, easy, and looks

nice. You don’t need a
wrinkle free napkin and
there is no pressing or
ironing involved. If you
want easy then nothing
beats this one – the only
catch is that you need
napkin rings.
The Napkin Ring Fan Fold

Fan folds are always a

simple way of nicely
presenting your napkins.
This one uses a napkin
ring to hold the base.
The Twin Candle Napkin Roll
This napkin roll is easy
and elegant. Use it to
spruce up a table with a
flat landscape. This fold
requires no ironing,
starching, or pressing.
Stiff material will help
larger napkins stand up
without sagging.
1. Lay the napkin face-
down in front of you.

2. Fold the napkin in half

diagonally.
3. Roll the napkin from the
long side to the point as
tightly as you can. A tighter
roll will create a stiffer
candle in the end product.

4. Fold the candle roll in

half.
5. Stick it in your napkin
ring and stand it up on the
table. Now sit back and
laugh as everyone knocks
them over!