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KITCHEN AND RESTAURANT GUIDE FOR STARTERS Leonardo da Vinci project 2010 2012 F&B4YOU Somonimo, Poland, Vimmerby, Sweden and Izola, Slovenia LAYING THE TABLE - TABLECLOTH Slide 2 Laying the table Tablecloth should look similar to the interior design. should be appropriate size should match the appearance of the table and the comfort of the guests. F&B4YOU Slide 3 Laying the table Banquet tablecloth is intended for laying long tables for parties with standing and sitting character. is laid on long tables which are set in the same configuration. F&B4YOU Slide 4 Laying the table Slip cloth (napperon) It is a big tablecloth which comprises a decorative part of the table. It is always laid in length or diagonally on the table. F&B4YOU Slide 5 Laying the table Skirt (skirtings) These are ornamental flounces, used for decorating the sides of the tables, usually for buffets. We attach it to the tablecloth at the height of the table top with the use of clasps or velcros. F&B4YOU Slide 6 Laying the table The white table linen traditionally is applied for laying tables to grand receptions and the dinner. F&B4YOU Slide 7 Laying the table Tables are covered with coloured tablecloths to breakfasts and afternoon snacks and in cafs and restaurants of rustic insides. F&B4YOU Slide 8 Laying the table The assortment of the colour of tablecloths and napkins depends on the decor of the establishment and the character of celebration. F&B4YOU Slide 9 Laying the table Tablecloths should be smooth with a discrete pattern. Appropriately coloured table linen is an indicator of the service level in a given eating place it complements the appearance of premises. F&B4YOU Slide 10 Laying the table Before laying the table make sure that the tabletop is clean and the table does not wooble F&B4YOU Slide 11 Laying the table The corners of the tablecloth should cover the legs of the table The overlap should be even all round the table: 30-40 cm The creases of the tablecloth should run the same way as the room F&B4YOU Slide 12 Laying the table tablecloths for larger parties, overlap the two tablecloths with the overlap facing away from the entrance. F&B4YOU Slide 13 Laying the table The type of the cover depends on the kind and the number of dishes served. Direction of covering should be clockwise. F&B4YOU Slide 14 Some pictures in the presentation have been taken from the public domain via the Internet. The presentations are used for non-profit educational purposes. F&B4YOU