High protocol dinners are fantastic events for people involved in a D/s relationship or BDSM activities. But to extract full value from such events, they must be done well. This presentation considers the options in terms of hosting the best possible high protocol dinner.
3. No participant in this discussion is an expert. We are students
rather than teachers and therefore not the font of all knowledge.
There is no claim that the content of this discussion is
comprehensive.
The purpose of this discussion is to explore an interesting issue and
encourage listeners to explore some more.
There is a great deal more that can be said about high protocol
dinners – and we hope others say it on Life’s Hierarchy.
4. What is a high protocol dinner?
What are the protocols?
Other issues.
14. Courses, menu and wine list.
Cutlery, napery and crockery.
Guest and service presentation.
Silver service.
Entertainment.
15. Courses, menu and wine list
Minimum 3 complementary courses plus an aperitif.
Documented menu at each setting.
Wines matched to food – with spirits to finish.
Plain and sparking water – and no soft drink.
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17. Cutlery, napery and crockery.
Correct table setting for 3 courses plus aperitif.
Linen napkins.
Matching crockery – brought to the table with the food.
Complimentary glassware.
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19. Guest and service presentation
Guests in formal attire – encouraged but not mandatory.
Service staff naked or dressed in wait staff uniforms.
Service staff well groomed – hair and make up.
Service staff wearing complimentary food wear.
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21. Guest and service manners.
Guests should be well mannered and polite.
Service staff should be seen and not heard.
Service staff should speak when spoken to.
Service staff should use titles and obey.
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23. Silver service
Serve from the left and take from the right.
All courses plated in the kitchen.
Guests served before hosts.
Serve table in a clockwise direction.
