Table setting is no less important part of a good feast than deliciously cooked food. And if in everyday life we can do with a minimal set of necessary cutlery, then during the preparation of the festive table it is worth giving this increased attention. Let's get acquainted with the classic rules of serving.
Cutlery
Classics requires the presence of at least eight tablewares about each guest. These are forks and knives for fruit, a tea and coffee spoon, a large spoon for the first dish, special forks, spatulas and knives for fish dishes, as well as for cake or cakes. It is rather difficult to understand this magnificence.
Dispensers
Serving, except spoons and forks, includes other appliances for cutting fresh vegetables, fruits and cakes.
Important! Cutlery should not be in contact with eggs, fruit juices, olives, vinegar and salt for a long time. These products will for a long time leave dark and poorly excreted stains on cutlery.
Silver cutlery requires special care. Silver quickly darkens, but you can clean it with tooth powder or sour milk. Perfectly cleans cigarette ashes from cigarettes. The main thing is to thoroughly rinse the silverware after cleaning.
Serving of cutlery
Devices should be served from right to left of each guest sitting at the table. The devices should be located depending on the order of the dishes.
The broths or soups are usually served first, respectively, the first is put a spoon, down the convex part. To her left is a knife, always with the point to the plate. The fork will take its position to the left of the plate and upwards to the concave side.
Devices for sweet dessert can be put on a plate. If your dinner party consists of five courses, all the appliances are located to the left and right of the plate. On the right there is a knife for butter or snacks, a tablespoon, a fish knife, a meat knife, and at the end for dessert. To the left in the same order put forks.
But it is possible not to lay out everything at once, but to serve cutlery as the corresponding dishes are served.
Plates
Plates made of porcelain or ceramics are best. They can be more modern design, or classic. Recently it has become fashionable to mix and combine styles of dishes. The festive table looks great crystal salad bowl, antique silver and high-quality porcelain.
In the middle of the table, put silver items with spices, fruits and sweets. Place glasses around each plate.
Glasses
Glasses for drinks differ in their shape and size. They can be boldly combined in color and shape. Beautifully looking next to the standing crystal glass and Bohemian colored glass.
The glass is tall and narrow, on a long leg is used for champagne or sparkling wines. White wine is usually poured into glasses, shaped like a goblet.
The glasses are placed on the same line on the right side at the level of the knife.