Table
Appointments
Table Appointments
-the implements used for
dining
Linens
Used to cover tables to protect
tables’ surface, beautification
and insurance of quieter
service
Types of Linens
Table cloths
- whole pieces of table
linens used to cover
tables for dining
Runners
- long narrow decorative
strips of cloth, used on
bare tables
Placemats
- small, rectangular mats
used to hold the entire
place setting
Silence cloths
- a pad, usually a flannel
or felt used under the
cloth
Top cloths
- pieces of materials placed
over the table setting to avoid
constant laundering of large
pieces of linens
Top cloth /
Overlay
Table cloth
Napkins
-square pieces of cloth or
paper used to wipe fingers
and lips when dining
Table
Napkins
Classification of Table Napkins:
Dinner napkins – measure 18 to 24” square
Luncheon or breakfast napkins – measure 9
to 12 inches square
Tea napkins – used for merienda, snacks or
tea and are 6 to 9 inches square
Cocktail napkins – small pieces of napkins
and are 4 to 6 inches square
Dinnerware
The appointments were called
chinaware before and are used
to hold food in dining or for
serving.
Flatware
- formerly called silver-
ware, used to scoop,
spear, and cut food.
Spoons
Coffee Spoons
Demitasse
Spoons
Dessert
Spoons
Iced Tea Spoons
Serving Spoons
Bouillon
Spoons
Soup
Spoon
Sugar
Spoon
Table
Spoon
Teaspoon
Forks
Dessert
Fork
Dinner
Fork
Fish
Fork
Oyster Cocktail
Fork
Salad-
Fork
Snail-Fork
Table-Fork
Knives
Butter Knife Dessert Knife
Dinner Knife Steak Knife
Knives
Beverageware
Beer
Glasses Cocktail
Glass
Liquor
Glass
Wine
Glasses
Beverage Glass
Coffee Glass
Cooler Glass Drinking Jar
Iced-Tea-Glass
Juice Glass Punch Glass
Glass Tumbler
Soda Glass Stackable Glass
Water Drink
Goblet
Water Glass
Plastic
Barware
Plastic
Goblet
Plastic Mug
Plastic
Pitcher
Plastic
Tumbler
Porcelain & Ceramic
Asian Mug Asian
Tea Cup
Coffee
Mug
Cappuccino Cup
Cup &
Saucer
Espresso Cup Latte Cappuccino
Cup
Luau Cup
Porcelain Teacup Saucer
Centerpiece
- the finishing touches that
are essential to the overall
harmony of a table
Examples:
Flower arrangement
Fruit arrangement
Vegetable centrepieces (or a combination)
Candles are essential for formal
dinner
table appointments

table appointments