Nothing tells others that you are refined and sophisticated quite like knowing how to set a dinner table. If you know how to properly lay down a dinner set and all the associated items, you are telling others that you are not only knowledgeable, but that you care enough about them to provide not only a fine meal, but fine surroundings. In this article we will be outlining the steps required to set a dinner table for your family and friends.
Here Are the Basics
These are the basics that will get you started to setting a fine dinner table. Depending on the type of gathering you are planning to have, you can either go with just the basic setting, or add to it.
a) Determine how many people you are going to be having over. You will need one place setting for each person, so make sure that they have their own space around the dinner table.
b) Place the dinner plate in the center of the place setting. Everything else will go around the focal point of this dinner plate.
c) The utensils (i.e.: knife, fork, and spoon) are arranged around the dinner plate in the order in which they will be used. To the left of the dinner plate goes the fork. To the right of the dinner plate goes the knife and spoon. The knife is placed close to the dinner plate with the cutting edge pointing towards it. The spoon goes alongside the knife.
d) Next comes the glass for water. Place this directly above the knife.
e) Place napkins (if you have them) under the forks.
Setting for an Informal Dinner
For an informal dinner party you merely need to start with the basics, and add to them. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:
a) If you are going to serve a salad, the salad fork is placed to the left of the dinner fork that you laid down during the basics.
b) Soup makes a great addition to a meal. If you are planning on having soup, the soup bowl goes directly on top of the dinner plate. The soup spoon goes to the right of the spoon that you positioned during the basics.
c) Salad or bread and butter knifes go down next. They go directly to the left of the forks. If you have butter plates, they go directly above the dinner plate. Put the butter knife directly on top of the butter plate.
d) The cup and saucer go directly above the spoons. The cup handle is pointed towards the right. If you have wine or water glasses they go to the left of the coffee cup.
Formal Dinner
You have now graduated to the most elaborate setting of all…the formal dinner setting. Don’t worry, we have you covered. Just build on the informal dinner setting which in turn builds on the basics. Here’s what you need to know:
a) Are you planning on serving both white and red wines? If so, you will need two wine glasses per place setting. They go next to the water glass.
b) Additional spoons (i.e.: for soup, beverage, or dessert) should be placed immediately to the right of the knife. Alternately, they can be brought to the table when either the soup or dessert is being served.
c) A centerpiece is always nice. Look around for an appropriate one, or if you are artistic you could craft your own. It goes directly in the center of the table.
That’s it! You are done. Sit back and look at your dinner set, accessories, and fine handiwork. It all looks so nice don’t you think? Cook up some great food, and place it on the table, and let the partying begin!
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