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Types Measurement
Tablecloth 137cmx137cm to fit a table
Slipcloth 1mx1m used to cover a tablecloth
Napkin 46-50cm square if linen
36-42cm square if paper
Buffet cloths 2mx4m min size, there is a longer table
Trolley & Sideboard Made from tablecloths that are well worn not
suitable used on table
Waiter’s cloth Used by every waiter as protection against heat &
to keep uniform clean
Tea & Glass cloth The best are made of linen or cotton
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
a) PLATE WARMER
To keep the plate warm
To ensure the food served is hot
b) COFFEE MAKER
To process coffee bean for coffee
maker
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
c) Trolley/cart
i. Service trolley
ii. Gueridon
To transport raw material
A movable service table
i. Carving trolley
ii. Hors-d’oeuvre trolley
For carved meat and served to
guest plate
For displaying & serving
appetizer, salad
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
i. Bar trolley
ii. Dessert trolley
For serving alcoholic beverage
To display and serve dessert
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
Lazy Susan A round rotatable
platform used in the
middle of a big round
table for putting
dishes
Side Stand A tool for putting soil
dishes temporarily
before removing to the
dish washing area
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
Table Creating the right atmosphere of a ding room
as well as the style of service.
• Rectangular
• Square
• Round Table – size of round table
LARGE
EQUIPMENTS
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
Slide
board
A storage and service station located in a
dining room. Can hold most dining equipment.
Functions as a station for the waiters to keep
any necessary tool or small equipment so that
they can reduce the number of trips.
Minimum size and portable so it be moved
easily.
LARGE
EQUIPMENTS
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EQUIPMENT FUNCTION
Chair • size & shape of the food service area
• design of table used
• allowance made for waiter to pass
• type of establishment
• must be pleasant, heavy duty, durable, easy to
clean.
LARGE
EQUIPMENTS
