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Table AppointmentsLinen, Table Centres, and Accessories
Includes all table coverings and napkins used regardless of material used
Its color, design and material creates the mood for the setting
Linen
Table Cloth◦Material used to cover the entire surface of tables
◦Has an over hang of 10-15 inches from table edge for sit down dinnersFloor length overhang for buffets
Types of Linen
Silence Cloth◦Heavy pad of material used underneath the table
◦Used for minimizing noise when serving
◦Same size as table cloth◦Protects table from hot dishes
Types of Linen
Runner◦Long narrow strip of cloth placed on bare tables
◦Either crosswise or lengthwise◦Provides background for covers◦Used with or without table cloth
Types of Linen
Place Mat◦Most commonly used◦Protects linen or table from stains
◦Common size of 18-24 inches long
◦Has a variety of shapes
Types of Linen
Top Cloth◦Half sized cloth used on top of table cloth
◦Minimizing laundering of table cloth
Types of Linen
Napkins◦Maybe fancy folded (calla lily and candlestick)
◦Cloth used by individual dinersDinner Napkins – 18-24 in²Luncheon Napkins - 9-12 in²Tea Napkins - 6-9 in²Cocktail Napkins - 4-6 in²
Types of Linen
Skirting◦Long cloth for hiding the table legs
◦Tacked from table edges◦Has a variety of designsPleatsRibbonsCombination
Types of Linen
Table cloths◦White linen damask◦Wide variety of fiber, color, and designs
◦Plastics For childrenFor guest – lace resembling
Materials Used for Linen
Silence Cloths◦Quilt◦Flannel◦Felt◦Thin Foam
Materials Used for Linen
Runners◦Woven Fabrics◦Cotton◦Fiber
Materials Used for Linen
Place Mat◦Left over cloth◦Fabrics◦Plastic◦Paper
Materials Used for Linen
Top Cloths and Napkins◦Gingham◦White linen damask Use same material as table cloth
Materials Used for Linen
Native Materials was also Used◦Pina◦Abaca◦Buri◦Raffia* Not commonly utilized now because of practicality and convinience
Materials Used for Linen
Occasion◦Formal – plain or pastel colored linens are preffered
◦Informal – any material, color, and design
Factors in Linen Selection
Type of Material◦Durability◦Versatility◦Ease of Laundering◦Care
Factors in Linen Selection
Color and Design◦Plain or pastel colored – formal◦Blue – coolness◦Red – gaiety and festivity◦Varies with factors (occasion and culture) Red and green – Christmas Orange – Holloween Violet – Lenten Red - Chinese
Factors in Linen Selection
Durability◦Native materials are not as durable cloths and plastics
◦Cotton and Damasks are most commonly used because of their durability and ease of laundering
Factors in Linen Selection
Versatility◦Choose those that can be used for formal and informal occasions
◦Cloths are the best choice
Factors in Linen Selection
Availability◦Ready-made cloths with matching napkins - Expensive
◦Homemade - Economical
Factors in Linen Selection
Type of Table Appointments and Setting◦Fine linen cloths, laced cloths, pastel fabrics – Fine chinaware and intricately designed silverwares
◦Gingham, thick cloths, and plastics – stoneware, ceramics, clayware, and stainless steel flatware
Factors in Linen Selection
Dependent on material used Hanging after dripping to minimize ironing Removing stains before washing Ironing-specific instructions Ironing centerfolds only Ironed linens should be folded or rolled and
stored in drawers Plastic and native materials are not washed
daily – wipe and air dry
Care and Maintenance of Linens
“A means of self-expression and an art of that permits full use of the scope of the imagination for more pleasant dining.”
Table Centers and Accessories
Leocadio, 1998
Principles◦Appropriate and in good taste – according to mood
◦Provide balance – centerpiece is a misnomer
◦Accent – creation of a theme◦Artistically arranged – Luxury V.S Simplicity
Table Centers and Accessories
Flowers◦Fresh flowers are preferred◦Different stages of development Bud Half-open blossom Full blown Flower Wilted or dried
Types of Materials Used
Leaves and Potted Plants◦Harmony with other table appointments
◦Forming of baskets or other basketsStapledWovenTied
Types of Materials Used
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables- Sculptures
Bread – molded and baked dough, twisting in ropes and braids, egg brush
Candles – dark settings only◦Shaded – burns below eye level◦Unshaded – burn above eye level
Types of Materials Used
Driftwood – free of insects Sea Treasures – shells, corals, starfish, goes well when serving sea food
Dramatic Motifs – for limited space Ice – used for food in need of refrigeration
Artistic Object – personal collections Combinations- candles and crystal glasses, flowers and vegetables
Types of Materials Used
Harmony with table setting Safety Style of Service Space Food Served Diner’s Preference
Factors to be Considered
Wipe clean before setting Perishable materials should be discarded or recycled after use
Fragile materials should be handled with care
Store in appropriate areas to minimize breakage and contamination.
Caring and Maintenance
Claudio V., Leocadio C. and Escudero E. , Meal management and Table Service. Merriam and Webster Inc. Manila, Philippines, 2008.
Leocadio C. , Essentials in Meal Managemet 4th Edition, Philippines, 1998
References