A table napkin is a piece of cloth, usually made of linen or cotton, that is placed on a table during meals. It is used to wipe hands and mouths while eating and drinking, and can also wipe the face if needed. Table napkins are folded in various styles that contribute to the appearance and atmosphere of the dining setting. Some common napkin folds seen in restaurants include the pyramid, arrow, bird of paradise, and french folds. Students are assigned to bring their own table napkins to class and demonstrate folding the napkin into 10 different styles within 3 minutes for an individual performance assessment.

1. How many
faces do you
see?
a. 5 or 6
b. 9 or 10
c. more than
10

2. Answer:
c. more than
10

3. Table Napkin
Folding;
It’s Uses and
Purpose

4. Table Napkin
A table napkin is a
piece of cloth, usually
made out of linen,
cotton and sometimes
paper.

5. Uses of Table Napkin
It is use for wiping
your hands and mouth
while eating
and drinking.
It is also use in
wiping your face when
needed and to protect
your lap from spills.

6. Purpose of Table Napkin Folding
A folded table napkin is
placed on the table for the
guest’s use and to contribute
to the appearance of the cover
and the whole dining
environment.
A table napkin does not
simply rest on a table, each
fold and style projects
different types of elegance.

7. Purpose of Table Napkin Folding
A table napkin when
properly fold, may enhances
one’s dining experience and
each reflects personality and
creativity.
Table napkin folds are
very helpful when it comes to
the plating of certain
restaurants because they
show class, personality and
neatness.

8. Styles of Table Napkin Folding
PYRAMID FOLD ARROW FOLD BIRD OF PARADISE FOLD
DIAMOND FOLD
SAIL FOLD
FRENCH FOLD
ROSEBUD FOLD
BISHOPS HAT FOLD
CONE FOLD

9. CROWN FOLD
ROSE FOLD NECKTIE FOLD T-SHIRT FOLD
STANDING FAN FOLD
CANDLE FOLD POCKET FOLD FOLDED BOX FOLD
INVERTED SAIL FOLD
Styles of Table Napkin Folding

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Name: Date:
Year & Section: Teacher :
•Complete the concept Definition map of Table Napkin .
What is it made of?
What are the Uses? What is the purpose?
What are some styles or folds?

11. ASSIGNMENT:
• BRING YOUR OWN TABLE
NAPKIN size ( 20’’X 20’’)
• PREPARE AN INDIVIDUAL
PERFORMANCE TEST ON
TABLE NAPKIN FOLDING.
(10 FOLDS IN 3 MINUTES.)

12. Thank you!!!
Prepared By:
Albert V. Fernandez
( TVL-Teacher)