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How to set a BREAKFAST TABLE w/China, Glass, & Flatware

by: replacementsltd( 103102Feedback score is 100,000 to 499,999) Top 1000 Reviewer
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Have you ever noticed that a well set and decorative table setting makes the food being served taste better?  Well it is simply true that all our senses are connected and what is pleasing to the eye, can make the food being served more pleasing as well.  Since your table setting is the focal point of any occasion where you are serving food, you want to make sure you provide all the appropriate piece types in the correct manner to accommodate your guests and to make for a more festive event!  We have provided a line drawing for a breakfast table setting and some guidelines to help you make your occasion, whether it be formal or informal, a truly memorable experience!  Please see our other guides for MORE table settings for other type meals!  Most of all have fun and be creative – making settings theme appropriate for the planned event, holiday, or other special occasion!  

Breakfast Table:  

It is said that eating a good breakfast will help to start your day off in the right direction.  So, when planning a special brunch or breakfast occasion, whether it be formal or informal, here are some guidelines to help you make the most important meal of the day a success! 

Starting from left to right, we have the bread & butter plate along with a butter spreader knife.  This is perfect for buttered toast or muffin.  The ever-important napkin can be a neatly folded cloth or quality paper version.  Feel free to get creative with your folded napkin shape or just use an appropriate napkin ring.  If you have a luncheon and dinner fork in your flatware set, then your lunch size would be more appropriate for a breakfast, but if not, then your dinner/place fork will do just fine!  A luncheon plate is also a great size for breakfast, but the larger dinner plate will work just as well.  The cereal bowl can be for a cold or hot cereal, fruit, or even grits.  A standard dinner/place knife followed by a teaspoon (or the larger place/oval soup spoon if you so wish!) makes up the right side of the flatware located directly beside the plate.  Next we have a cup and saucer for tea or coffee and a teaspoon for stirring.  It is perfectly acceptable to use a mug instead of a traditional cup and saucer set if you would like.  Some people prefer the size of a standard or latte mug much better than the dainty cup & saucer set.  And lastly, we have your glassware for your juice, milk, or water.  These can be footed stems or flat bottom pieces.  A flat high-ball type tumbler for your water or milk and a smaller old-fashioned glass for your juice works great if you do not have the smaller juice glasses.  Or if you prefer stemmed pieces, you may use a water goblet and then a wine glass for your juice of choice!

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Guide ID: 10000000000132168Guide created: 01/04/06 (updated 03/27/08)

 
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