•Makes eating easy•Gives a sense of security and confidence

•Provides an aesthetic experience

TABLE APPOINTMENTS

Definition: Utensils or implements used for dining or table setting

Classification of Table Appointments

1.Dinnerware2.Flatware3.Beverage ware4.Linen5.Hollowware/serve Ware6.Centerpieces

Dinnerware: Implements where food is placed when dining

Term used before: Chinaware

Flatware: Tools used for eating or serving Term before: Silver ware Silver material: heavy, metallic taste, expensive and high maintenance

Beverageware: Drinking utensilsGlassware2 kinds: Un-footed ware: Tumblers Stemware:

GobletsWine glasses

Serve ware or Hollow ware: Used for serving and decorations Has depth and volume

Table LinensUsed as table cloths and napkins

Types:Table cloths- formal and informalTable runners- strip of clothTop clothSilencer- used to deaden the dining

noisesPlacemats-small pieces of cloth used as table clothDoilies- used as liners

Centerpiece

Centerpiece: Used for decorations and accents

Informal setting

Formal Table Setting