French term that means to prepare the restaurant ambiance or environment before service and make it presentable, comfortable, pleasant, and hygienic for guests' use.

(laying the table) refers to the proper way to set the table with tableware

A single dinner arrangement is called a…

When we say ‘Cover’ •allowed space of___cm table setting for one guest based on the menu or service type; and •the number of guests in a specific function, either a meeting or a social activity.

Two principal types of cover

This features pre-selected items at a fixed price for the whole meal. The cutleries and glassware are set in advance since the items to be served have been pre-arranged.

most common types of tablecloths used are made of?

may be used to add a cushion for the table setup, protect the diner's elbow and wrist from the table's sharp edges, hold the tablecloth, and remain it in place to avoid noise from crockery and cutlery. It also helps absorb moisture and liquid spills.

Guidelines in Laying or Setting a Tablecloth

can either be flower, balloons, figurines, twigs, or decors.

•Placed on the left side of the dinner plate. They may be positioned either on the left or upper side of the Fork.

Placed on the right side of the cover. Placed above the dinner knife's tip and at the end of the dessert fork tine. Another is positioned at a 45-degree angle.

It can be placed on the center of the cover or water goblet. It must be spotlessly clean, well laundered, attractive, and suited to the other appointments. It must be able to absorb liquid and easy to launder.

creative way of presenting table linen, making dining more festive and exciting.

•used to carry clean glasses, cutlery, cups, and saucers to be placed on the table. •Also used in removing dirty glasses from the table. They are also utilized in serving hot and cold beverages, soups, and the like.

The table setting is not cluttered, and all the flatware are laid on the table. The dessert flatware will be set up before the service of the dessert. Dessert plates and flatware can be brought to the table as an option for the guest.

Best known for its elegant and sophisticated setting.

Dining service where food is brought and served to your plate, rather than traditionally plated up in the kitchen and then brought to your table. •Oriented for a right-handed waiter; left-handed waiters may use their right hand.

eating utensils are placed in the order in which they are to be used. The utensils farthest from the plate are the ones that will be used first.

The Russian Table Setting is the historical form of ___ which means "service in the Russian style,"

A manner of dining that involves courses being brought to the table sequentially, and the food being portioned on the plate by a waiter usually at a sideboard in the dining room) before being given to the diner. •used for formal dinners and banquets.

•Way to express your themes and colors and portray a story line for the setup. •It is also an important accessory that elegantly elevates the visual appeal of your table.

•Defined as a meal in which various dishes are placed on a table in a public area where the foods can be accessed quickly.