Proper Table Settings

Proper table settings add a touch of class and elegance to and meal. There is a specific place to set your Flatware, Glassware, and China, but proper table settings are not as hard to do as most people may think. There are a few tips to help you remember how to properly set the table.

When setting the table, Flatware should be placed from the outside in, and in order of use. Forks should be placed on the left, and knifes and spoons on the right. An easy way to remember which side of the place the forks, knifes, and spoons should be placed is to count the letters in the words... FORK (4) LEFT (4), KNIFE (5) SPOON (5) RIGHT (5). The flatware should be set at least one inch from the edge of the table, but not more than two inches. Setting all items equal distances apart from each other enhances the overall appearance of the table setting. The Glassware should be placed to the right of the plate above the dinner knife. Wine glasses should be placed to the right of the Water glass furthest away from the plate. Bread plate and Butter knifes are not a necessity for the table setting, but when used they should be placed to the left of the table, above the Dinner fork. Unlike the Flatware, the China at a table setting should always match. If soup is being served, the bowl should be set directly center of the dinner plate and cleared away as soon as the soup is finished. There are a few exceptions to the table settings. The bread knife should be placed on the bread plate, not on the table. The cocktail fork should be placed to the right of the soup spoon. The dessert fork and spoon should be placed above the dinner plate, spoon facing left and the fork pointing right. Where should the napkin go? Your napkins at the table setting can be placed just about anywhere. Fold it and place it under the dinner and salad fork, place it on the dinner place, or even folded in a fan like replica and place it inside of the water glass. Use your imagination to bring your napkin to life!

Jean's Restaurant Supply can help you choose the perfect Flatware, Glassware, and China for your perfectly elegant table setting. Come visit one of our locations to view our in stock items, or visit our website to see which different vendors we can order from. Contact us today to get started in choosing your table settings!