A leisurely meal with the whole family or with friends is a pleasure that doesn't happen every day. It is all the more important to organize them according to all the rules. It is necessary not only to think over the menu, but also to set the table beautifully. Spend a little time and effort so that guests, household members and the hostess of the house feel comfortable and comfortable.
Instructions
Step 1
If you plan to cover the table with a tablecloth, place a soft cloth, such as a bike or flannel underneath. The tablecloth will lie smoother, will not slip, and cutlery and glasses will be placed on the table quietly.
Step 2
However, today the tablecloth is no longer a necessary serving item. Instead, you can use individual napkins - for example, linen. This is much more practical - having planted a stain on such a napkin, you can immediately change it to a fresh one.
Step 3
Place a flat dish for each guest or household member. It is much more convenient to put portioned plates with soup or hot on it, rather than on the table. This will protect the tablecloth from accidental stains. In addition, small bones or other inedible food particles can be put on this plate. Place a small bread plate to the left of the plate holder.
Step 4
Place the cutlery near the plate. On the right side, starting from the plate, lay out the knife and soup spoon, on the left - the fork. If you are planning a formal dinner, you can lay out two pairs of appliances - knives and forks for snacks and hot meals. Closer to the plate are the dishes with which you will eat hot.
Step 5
Don't put too much on the table. If your menu does not include soup, you do not need to lay out the soup spoons. Tea and dessert spoons are served in the afternoon when dessert is served.
Step 6
Place the glasses for wine or water next to the plate holder. A homemade meal doesn't require a lot of glasses. Compote and tea are served in the afternoon and the dishes are displayed later.
Step 7
The soup can be served in deep bowls or bowls. Serve the broth in bouillon cups. The ceremonial home serving necessarily includes a tureen. Soup from a saucepan is poured into it, if necessary, it can be heated before serving. Do not forget to dip the scoop into the tureen to pour the soup right at the table.
Step 8
Serve butter to the table in a special oiler or on a small flat plate. A butter knife with a wide blade is placed next to it. Serve the bread in bread baskets and serve the cheese on a wooden board with a chopping knife. Diners will be able to cut themselves a piece of the desired size.
Step 9
When choosing napkins, opt for paper or plain linen. Paper napkins are placed in special cups-napkin holders. You should not lay them out under the plates - they do not belong to serving items. Fold large linen napkins in a simple square or triangle and place near the plate. Do not design envelopes, flowers or swans out of them - this is a restaurant setting, it looks too pretentious at home.
