GOOD

DAY!
WELCOM
E!
CATHERINE P.
ANDOS
“Ma’am Andos”
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SERVICES
G11 SUBJECT TEACHER
TABLE
NAPKIN
FOLDS
 NAPKIN FOLDING
 A napkin when creatively folded enhances the decoration of your
table setting and the dining experience.
 There are many ways to fold the napkins that you can choose one
that reflects your style and personality. Select napkins with
threads that are firmly woven such as cotton or linen because
folds will be better.
 Table napkins are often called “waiter’s cloth”.
 Pyramid Napkin Fold
 This classy napkin folding technique is considered one of the
easiest folding techniques. The fold always starts in the triangle
base.
 The Bird’s of Paradise Napkin Fold

 This is a beautiful napkin folding technique that requires a stiff

napkin.
 This napkin fold derives from the flower of the same name.
 This napkin folding starts in a square base.
 Bishop’s Hat Napkin Fold
 This is napkin fold that could be difficult to line up
the corners of the cap.
 This napkin fold derives from the shape of the
bishop’s hat.
 Standing Fan Napkin Fold
 This is one of the most elegant napkin folds to learn.
 A stiff and sturdy waiter’s cloth is needed with this
folding technique.
 It is literally a fan with a stand.
The Rose Napkin Fold
 Display small bowls or glasses on top of these,
or use them as novelty cocktail napkins.
 The fold reminds one of a budding rose flower.
Basic Silverware Pouch
 These also work well with chopsticks.
 This is the one of the simplest silverware
pouches in folding napkins
The Candle Napkin Fold
 This napkin folding can be used for plates and goblets.
 It simplifies the table decoration.
Goblet Fan Napkin Fold
 The goblet fan is one of the easiest goblet folds to accomplish.
Candle Fan Fold
 The larger the napkin that you use is, the longer the
‘candles’ will be.
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.
PINWHEEL NAPKIN FOLDS
 LITERALLY LOOK LIKE A PIN WHEEL
 The pinwheel is a fun fold that looks fantastic on a
table. Especially popular for kids, the napkin fold
works particularly well with slightly starched cotton or
linen napkins.
T-SHIRT NAPKIN FOLDS
 LITERALLY LOOKS LIKE A MINI T-SHIRT
 If you frequently host dinner parties, you should have
a couple cool napkin folds in your arsenal. Impress
everyone before they've taken a single bite of food.