Explanation about how to fold a napkin

1. How to Fold Napkin
Table Setting Skills for Hospitality
Service
Presented by: Agita Hary

2. What is a Napkin?
• A napkin is a piece of cloth or paper used
during meals.
• It protects clothes and cleans the mouth and
hands.
• In hotels and restaurants, napkins also serve
an aesthetic function.

3. Why Fold Napkins?
• • Enhances table presentation
• • Reflects attention to detail and service
quality
• • Creates a memorable guest experience
• • Represents creativity and hospitality culture

4. What You Need
• • Clean napkin (cotton or linen)
• • Flat surface or table
• • Iron (optional, to smooth fabric)
• • Clean hands

5. Basic Napkin Folds
• 1. The Pyramid Fold
• 2. The Bishop’s Hat
• 3. The Fan Fold
• 4. The Rose Fold
• 5. The Pocket Fold

6. Step 1: Pyramid Fold
• 1. Start with a square napkin.
• 2. Fold it in half diagonally to make a triangle.
• 3. Place the triangle with the closed edge
facing you.
• 4. Bring the two corners on each side up to
meet the top point.
• 5. Turn the napkin over and stand it upright.

7. Step 2: Rose Fold
• 1. Lay napkin flat and roll from one corner to
the opposite side.
• 2. Coil the roll in a spiral shape.
• 3. Tuck the end under to hold shape.
• 4. Adjust folds to resemble petals.

8. Step 3: Bishop’s Hat Fold
• 1. Fold napkin in half diagonally.
• 2. Bring left and right corners up to top point
to form a diamond.
• 3. Fold right and left sides inward slightly.
• 4. Tuck one side into the other to secure.
• 5. Stand it upright.

9. Creative Napkin Ideas
• • Combine colors with table themes
• • Add accessories: rings, flowers, or ribbons
• • Seasonal styles: Christmas tree, heart shape,
or lotus

10. Napkin Etiquette for Guests
• • Place napkin on lap when seated
• • Do not wipe the mouth with a dirty napkin
corner
• • Leave napkin neatly beside the plate when
finished

11. Let’s Recap!
• • Napkin folding is an art of hospitality
• • Reflects service quality and attention to
detail
• • Practice makes perfect — creativity is
encouraged!
• “Hospitality is not just service — it’s
presentation and heart.”

12. Let’s Practice Together!
• • Choose one fold style and create it
• • Share your result with classmates
• • Discuss which design suits formal dining

13. References
• Walker, J. R. (2023). Introduction to Hospitality
Management.
• Ninemeier, J. D. (2022). Food and Beverage
Service.
• Professional Hotel Training Manual (2024).