The document provides an overview of proper table setting techniques for various occasions, including basic, casual, and formal settings. It outlines the necessary tableware, arrangement steps, and key considerations for enhancing the dining experience. Emphasizing presentation and organization, it also suggests tailoring the table setting to the occasion and theme.

1. TABLE SETTING
Mrs.R.Subha, M.Sc., M.Phil., D.C.T.,
Assistant Professor of Home Science,
V.V.Vanniaperumal College for Women,
Virudhunagar

2. Introduction
• Proper table setting is an art form.
• Casual or formal, traditional or modern, presentation is everything.
• When properly set, tableware arrangements enhance the dining experience.
• Make a lasting impression using our flatware, dinnerware and drinkware
setting tips.

3. Definition
• Table setting (laying a table) or place setting refers to the way to
set a table with tableware—such as eating utensils and for
serving and eating. The arrangement for a single diner is called a
place setting.

6. Basic Table Setting
• Simple table setting is appropriate for all types of restaurants and
casual events
• Basic table setting for a daily dinner/ special brunch.
• Charger plate, a knife and fork, a water glass and a napkin.
• Often with a basic table setting there is no dessert cutlery
• Also does not need to be a wine glass if you are not drinking wine

7. STEPS TO CREATE A
BASIC TABLE SETTING • A serving plate should be placed in the middle
of the table setting.
• A napkin is placed to the left of the plate.
• The fork rests on top of the napkin.
• A knife is placed to the right of the plate.
• A water glass or coffee cup is optional, placed
above the knife and slightly to the right.

8. Casual Table Setting
• Commonly used at banquets and luncheons, this setting is also
referred to as an informal table setting.
• Popular choice for wedding table settings and contemporary casual
restaurants.
• This setting is similar to a formal table setting, but is designed for
three courses instead of six.
• The flatware provided will be enough for a soup or salad, main
course, and dessert.

9. STEPS TO CREATE A CASUAL
TABLE SETTING
• A serving plate should be placed in the middle of
the table setting.
• A bread plate should be placed to the top left of the
serving plate. Place a butter knife on top of the
bread plate with the blade facing down, and the
handle towards the right.
• Silverware on the left side of the serving plate
begins with the salad fork on the outside, and the
dinner fork on the inside.
• Silverware on the right side of the serving plate,
from the inside out, will consist of a dinner knife,
soup spoon, and tea spoon.
• Place a water glass above the dinner knife.
• Place the wine glass to the right of the water glass.

10. Formal Table Setting
• This is the style of place setting - used at fine dining restaurants,
formal events and black tie weddings.
• Designed for a six course meal including an appetizer, soup, salad,
a starch, and dessert.
• This setting employs more flatware and glassware than the other
settings.
• Charger plates can also be used and should be placed beneath
the serving plate.

11. STEPS TO CREATE A FORMAL
DINNER TABLE SETTING
• Begin by placing an ironed tablecloth on the table.
• A serving plate goes in the center of the place setting.
• A bread plate should be placed to the top left of the serving
plate. Place a butter knife on top of the bread plate with the
blade facing down, and the handle towards the right.
• Silverware on the left side of the serving plate begins with the
salad fork on the outside, and the dinner fork on the inside.
• Silverware on the right side of the serving plate, from the inside
out, will consist of a dinner knife, salad knife, soup spoon, and
tea spoon.
• All flatware should be evenly spaced, and the bottoms should
line up with the bottom of the serving plate.
• The dessert spoon should be placed directly above the serving
plate, in horizontal alignment with the handle towards the right.
• Place a water glass above the dinner knife.
• Place the white wine glass below the water glass and slightly to
the right.
• Place the red wine glass above the white wine glass and slightly
to the right.
• A cup and saucer should be placed above the soup spoon and
slightly to the right.

12. Summary
• Decide occasion – amount of course to be served
• Keep theme – in picking table cloth, napkins, colours and center plate.