TableAppointme

nts

Table Appointments-the implements used for dining

LinensUsed to cover tables to protect tables’ surface, beautification and insurance of quieter service

Types of Linens

Table cloths- whole pieces of table linens used to cover tables for dining

Runners- long narrow decorative strips of cloth, used on bare tables

Placemats- small, rectangular mats used to hold the entire place setting

Silence cloths- a pad, usually a flannel or felt used under the cloth

Top cloths- pieces of materials placed over the table setting to avoid constant laundering of large pieces of linens

Top cloth / Overlay

Table cloth

Napkins-square pieces of cloth or paper used to wipe fingers and lips when dining

Table Napki

ns

Classification of Table Napkins: Dinner napkins – measure 18 to 24” square Luncheon or breakfast napkins – measure 9 to 12 inches square Tea napkins – used for merienda, snacks or tea and are 6 to 9 inches square Cocktail napkins – small pieces of napkins and are 4 to 6 inches square

DinnerwareThe appointments were called chinaware before and are used to hold food in dining or for serving.

Flatware - formerly called silver- ware, used to scoop, spear, and cut food.

Spoons

Coffee SpoonsDemitasseSpoons

DessertSpoons

Iced Tea SpoonsServing Spoons

Bouillon Spoons

SoupSpoon

Sugar Spoon

Table Spoon Teaspoon

Forks

DessertFork

DinnerFork

FishFork

Oyster Cocktail Fork

Salad-Fork Snail-Fork

Table-Fork

Knives

Butter Knife Dessert Knife

Dinner Knife Steak Knife

Knives

Beverageware

BeerGlasses Cocktail

Glass

LiquorGlass

WineGlasses

Beverage Glass Coffee Glass

Cooler Glass Drinking Jar

Iced-Tea-Glass

Juice Glass Punch Glass

Glass Tumbler

Soda Glass Stackable Glass

Water DrinkGoblet Water Glass

PlasticBarware

PlasticGoblet

Plastic Mug

PlasticPitcher

PlasticTumbler

Porcelain & Ceramic

Asian Mug AsianTea Cup

CoffeeMug

Cappuccino CupCup &Saucer

Espresso Cup Latte CappuccinoCupLuau Cup

Porcelain Teacup Saucer

Centerpiece - the finishing touches that are essential to the overall harmony of a table

Examples: Flower arrangement Fruit arrangement Vegetable centrepieces (or a combination) Candles are essential for formal dinner