1. 1 3.01C Table Appointments All the items needed at the table to serve and eat a meal. 3.01C Table Appointments

2. 2 Classification of Tableware Dinnerware Flatware Beverageware Holloware 3.01C Table Appointments

3. 3 Dinnerware Plates, cups, saucers, bowls China stoneware earthenware Pottery glass-ceramic (Corelle) plastic 3.01C Table Appointments

4. Flatware AKA: “silverware”: Knives Butter Steak Forks Salad Dinner dessert Spoons Soup Teaspoon (for stirring) dessert 3.01C Table Appointments

5. Flatware Specialty utensils Fish fork Grape scissors Seafood fork Serving utensils Meat fork Gravy ladle Vegetable spoon Materials made from: Sterling silver/Silver plate Stainless steel Plastic/wood 3.01C Table Appointments

6. 6 Beverageware or glassware is: Lead glass Higher quality More expensive Lime glass Lighter, more brittle Ideal for much glassware  Plastic  Very casual, low cost  Unbreakable / disposable 3.01C Table Appointments

7. 7 Two basic shapes of beverageware are: Stemware  Tumbler bowl stem foot Water goblets Sherbets Flutes Popular sizes are Cooler Highball Juice Popular sizes include

8. 8 Holloware Bowls and tureens used to serve food 3.01C Table Appointments

9. 9 Care of tableware Rinse tableware as soon as possible after use Most dinnerware is dishwasher safe China and stemware ~ Delicate Hand wash Avoid severe temperature change; can crack or break delicate stemware More expensive tableware requires extra care; protect investment 3.01C Table Appointments

10. 10 Table linens Protect the table surface Deaden sounds of serving and clearing Add beauty to table setting Drop – the part that hangs over the edge Casual 6-8 inches on all sides Formal Deeper drop Buffet settings To the floor

11. 11 Cloth Placemats, Table Runners & Napkins Runner: 13-17 inches wide along table center often used with placemats Placemats approximately 11 x 17 inches Napkins cocktail - 10 inches luncheon – 13 inches dinner – 17 or more inches 3.01C Table Appointments

12. 12 Center Pieces Be creative, but… Food/potted plants don’t mix. Candles for evening not daytime Candles Lit flame below eye level Size in proportion to the table should be able to see over the centerpiece while seated 3.01C Table Appointments