This document provides training information for food and beverage services. It discusses core competencies such as preparing dining areas, taking orders, and providing customer service. It then focuses on table skirting and napkin folding techniques. The document discusses benefits of table skirting like hiding items and protecting tables. It also outlines different types of table skirting styles and pleating methods. Finally, it shares various napkin folding designs that can enhance the dining experience.

1. FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SERVICES TRAINING

2. CORE COMPETENCIES
TRS512387 Prepare the dining room/restaurant area for service
TRS512388 Welcome guests and take food and beverage orders
TRS512389 Promote food and beverage products
TRS512390 Provide food and beverage services to guests
TRS512391 Provide room service
TRS512392 Receive and handle guest concerns
A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent
to be a:
Waiter
Food and Beverage Service Attendant 1

3. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES TRAINING
TOPIC: TABLE SKIRTING AND TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING
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4. INTRODUCTION
Table skirts
are the
material
which is used
for the sides
of your table
to help it look
more beautiful
and complete.
Table skirting can be used
at home or in restaurants
and even in hotels
irrespective of whether it
is just another day or is
something special.
Its main purpose is to
hide the legs of the table
and they do this by
covering them
completely with their
cloth.
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5. BENEFITS OF TABLE SKIRTING
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One of the biggest advantages of
using table skirting is that it gives you
an opportunity to hide many
unnecessary things right under the
table without anyone ever getting to
see them.
Another benefit is that it greatly
improves the look of the table.
When using it for a dining table at a restaurant or at home, there are chances
of food or drinks falling while the guests eat their meals. A table skirt will
help protect your table from any potential damage because of this.

6. TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING USAGE
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Wedding
Top Table
Wedding
Cake
Table
Banquet
Tables
Buffet
Service
Tables
Restaurant
Tables

7. POINTERS IN TABLE
SKIRTING
1. Decide on what design you are
going to do that fits the occasion.
2. Prepare the needed materials:
• Cloth
• Table Skirt
• Pins
• Thumbtacks
• Thimble 6

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POINTERS IN TABLE
SKIRTING
3. Lay the top cloth and fastened with
thumbtacks at the edge of the table.
4. Pull the cloth adequately to straighten the
surface.
5. Get the center front of the table and fold
the cloth to the center to get the middle.
6. Start fastening the cloth with pins at the
center with the middle half of the cloth.

9. BASIC TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING
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1. Single Pleats 2. Knife Pleats
BASIC TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING

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3. Arrow Pleats 4. Pinch Pleats
BASIC TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING

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5. Single Line Diamond 6. Box Pleats with Rose
BASIC TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING

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7. Diamond Fancy Design 8. Accordion Pleats
BASIC TYPES OF TABLE SKIRTING

14. TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING
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a small piece of table linen that
is used to wipe the mouth and
to cover the lap in order to
protect clothing.
A napkin when creatively folded enhances
the look of your table and the dining
experience. There are many ways to fold
cloth napkins, so choose one that reflects
your style and personality. Select napkins
with threads that are firmly woven such as
cotton or linen because folds will hold
better. You may also starch the napkins
lightly to make it easier to fold.

15. DIFFERENT TYPES OF NAPKIN FOLDING
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BIRD OF PARADISE BISHOP’S HAT

16. DIFFERENT TYPES OF NAPKIN FOLDING
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CANDLE FOLD CROWN FOLD

17. DIFFERENT TYPES OF NAPKIN FOLDING
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GOBLET FAN PYRAMID FOLD

18. DIFFERENT TYPES OF NAPKIN FOLDING
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ROSEBUD FOLD SAIL FOLD

19. DIFFERENT TYPES OF NAPKIN FOLDING
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DIAMOND FOLD STRIPE POUCH