Plating and presentation refers to the arrangement of food on the plate dressed with a sauce or topped with garnishing. These simple touches make dishes visually more appealing for diners.
Different types of restaurants require assorted tableware for various types of plating. Some of the factors that affect the kind of plates and cutlery for a restaurant are:
1. Nature of restaurant
Casual cafes can use the same plates for most dishes while a fine dining French restaurant requires specialised plates for different courses.
2. Size of menu
If different dishes require different plates, the restaurant will require more plates depending on the size of the menu.
3. Size of the restaurant
Larger restaurants can seat more diners so this means more plates are also required.
In this module, learn all about the basics of plating, how to use the right plating to complement your dish, as well as traditional and trending plating styles.
Much like good food, great service is unforgettable. Provide service that really impresses your diners and you can be sure that they will spread the word about your restaurant to their friends.
Click on the topics below to start
Topic 1: The 4 Basics of Plating
Discover the 4 fundamentals that will help you master the art of plating.
Topic 2: 5 Plating Recommendations
Level up your plating skills with these recommendations that bring your plate to life.
Topic 3: 3 Traditional Asian Plating Styles
Discover what these popular plating styles are, and the dining settings that they’re best used for.
Topic 4: 5 Current Plating Trends
See the latest creative plating ideas that’ll turn your dish into an eye-catching spectacle.
