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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 family dinner 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!
FAMILY DINNER SETTING:
A family dinner gathering is a special time, whether it is simply an every night occasion, an informal gathering with your extended family, or just a once and while occasion that you are lucky enough to have in this busy day & age! These guidelines for a family dinner are great to use for just about any informal occasion – as long as the pieces used fit your gathering.
Starting from left to right, we have the bread & butter plate along with a butter spreader knife. This is perfect for a roll or slice of bread. The salad plate can be used for its namesake or can be saved for dessert or some may prefer to place certain sides on this “side” plate. A standard dinner/place fork is next to your dinner plate and then the ever-important napkin can be a neatly folded cloth or quality paper version placed atop the plate. Feel free to get creative with your folded napkin shape or just use an appropriate napkin ring. This is followed by a standard dinner/place knife and a teaspoon (some prefer the larger place/soup spoon used here). And lastly we have a stemmed wine glass; however, a flat high-ball type tumbler for your water, iced-tea or other beverage is perfectly acceptable if no wine will be served. Or you may even have both if you are so inclined!
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