BANQUET SERVICE

AND LAYOUT
Proper Table Arrangements for Serving a
Buffet
 If you're serving a large group of people, the
most practical option is a buffet.
 The concept is simple, a buffet can be as
elegant as a sit-down dinner if the tables are
properly dressed and arranged for the
convenience of guests.
 Careful planning, your buffet can be
aesthetically pleasing as well as provide a
showcase for elegant dishes for every course
from appetizers through desserts.
 Don't forget logistics; make it easy for your
guests to access the food, offer serving plates at
the front of the buffet line, and always have the
silverware and napkins on the last table they
pass before sitting down, or preset at tables.
 Table Skirting

 The uses for Table Skirting are virtually

limitless! Registration tables, buffet lines,
meetings, trade shows, conventions, weddings,
and banquets can all be aesthetically completed
with fashionable skirting.
 Matching table toppers or throw covers pair
well with skirting to maintain a flawless table
design.
What is the importance of table skirting?

- The Importance Of Table Skirting. Table skirts

are the material which is used for the sides of
your table to help it look more beautiful and
complete. Its main purpose is to hide the legs
of the table and they do this by covering them
completely with their cloth.
Pleat Styles

 Snap Drape Brands skirting is available in six

pleat styles:  Shirred, Accordion, Box,
Continuous, Banded and Bow Tie.  Shirred,
Accordion and Box Pleat styles are available
with either Snap Clip or Snug-Tigh Clip
(hook/loop) attachment.  Pleated headers are
reinforced with a sturdy backing and sewn
with a lock stitch to maintain long-lasting,
attractive pleats.  All styles are available in all
fabrics and colors.
Gathered or Shirred
 Gathered or shirred table
skirts are a popular choice
due to the simplicity and
reasonable cost.
 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.
Knife Pleat
 Knife pleats are one of the
most common kinds of
pleating for table skirts. A
knife pleat is a series of
narrow, sharp creases
folded in the same
direction. Unlike gathered
table skirts, knife pleats
create smooth, precise lines
down the length of the
skirt. The knife pleated
table skirt is a classic choice
that is the least expensive
of the pleated variety.
WHAT IS CENTERPIECE?
 also refers to the most important part of
something.

 often refers to the decoration in the middle of a

table, a centerpiece is the most important and
noteworthy part of anything
What is the purpose of a centerpiece?

 On the table, a centerpiece is a central object

which serves a decorative purpose.

 centerpieces are often not too large, to avoid

difficulty with visibility around the table and to
allow for the easier serving of dishes.

 Other centerpieces are often made from

flowers, candles, fruit, or candy.
The basic rules of flower arranging include

Proportion

 The sizes of the flowers, foliage and

container should all be in proportion to each
other.

 For example, a tall arrangement of long

stemmed roses would be out of proportion
arranged in a small vase. It would not only
look top-heavy, it would be in danger of
toppling over.
Balance
 When correct balance
is achieved, an
Harmony
arrangement looks
“right.” If it is not
 The materials such as
balanced it is like flowers, foliage,
seeing a picture colour, container and
hanging crookedly, any accessories used
you feel uneasy and in an arrangement
you immediately should all look as if
want to straighten it. they belong together.
Rhythm

 With a flower Texture

arrangement the eye
should be initially  The materials used in
attracted to the overall flower arranging
design and then move differ greatly in
from flower to flower. texture. You should
It should flow so it use different textures
appears natural and that go well together
not be stiff. to give variety to your
designs.
Colour

 The choice of colour should be chosen to suit the

occasion and the surroundings
Certain colours complement each other.
 Yellow is the colour of the sun and is bright and
cheerful.
 Blue and green are cool and soothing.
 Pink is feminine and uplifting.
 Orange and gold are warm and mellow.
 Red is associated with love and is vibrant and exciting.
 Purple is a symbol of royalty and is rich and dramatic.
 Banquet Service and Layout

Traditionally, banquet services are two type-

buffet and sit-down. In buffet style guests serve
themselves from a food display table. In sit-down
style guests are served by waiters done in formal
occasions.
 Cont. Banquet Service and Layout

1. Half Plates, dinner plates and cutlery

2.Appetisers and salads display
3.Soup Kettle
4.Chaffing dishes with hot meat and vegetable
preparations
5.Rice and bread display
6. Dessert display
1. Half Plates, dinner plates and cutlery
2.Appetisers and salads display
3.Soup Kettle
4.Chaffing dishes with hot meat and vegetable
preparations
5.Rice and bread display
6. Dessert display
Buffet Table Layout

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 9 Main styles of banquet / event room
setup
1.  Banquet / Wedding Style
2. Board Meeting Style
3. Herringbone or fish bone style
4. Hollow Square Style
5. Lecture Room - Training Room Style
6. Classroom Type
7. T Shape - Style
8. Theater Style
9. U Style
Thank You!!