Where should side plates be placed?

This small round plate, commonly called a side plate, should be set to the left of the forks. It can also be placed slightly above the forks, as long as it remains to the left of the dinner plate. Place a small butter knife or butter blade horizontally over the plate, the blade facing to the left.

How do you set up a French service table?

Knives are to be placed on the right side of the plate together with the soup spoon if any. Forks are to be placed on the left side of the plate while the cheese knife and dessert spoon go on top of the plate. The knife blade should be turned inside/towards the plate and fork teeth facing down.

How is cheese served in France?

In France cheese is often eaten with bread. It’s important to remember that the cheese is the main event and shouldn’t be overshadowed by the bread. Don’t eat your cheese with large pieces of bread or make a sandwich with it. Instead, tear your bread into small pieces.

Where should the salad plate be placed?

The salad plate is placed directly to the left of the forks. If the salad will be eaten with the meal, the salad plate may be omitted and the salad served on the same plate as the main course.

What side is the water glass on?

right
Place the knife to the right of the dinner plate and then set the spoon to the right of the knife. Set the water glass in the top right corner, above the knife. The napkin can be placed on top of the dinner plate or beneath the fork.

Does the knife face in or out?

The knife’s blade should always point inward, toward the dinner plate, since a blade pointing outward might come across as unfriendly, or possibly unsafe. Space all flatware as evenly as you can, depending on the size of your table and number of guests, and align it with the bottom of the charger or dinner plate.

What is the etiquette for cutting cheese?

Always use a separate knife for each cheese (if they have been supplied) to avoid mixing flavours. When cutting a cheese wedge, try to cut a slice along the length of the cheese, from the centre to the rind. Try not to cut the point or the ‘nose’ off the cheese, which is often the ripest bit and worth sharing around!

How do the French serve Brie?

The French will traditionally serve Brie with baguette or another crusty bread that won’t compete with the cheese. Plain crackers are another convenient choice that won’t detract from the cheese.

Does the salad plate go on the right?

“b” is for bread and butter — Bread and butter plates, plus the salad plates, go on the left side of the dinner plate above the fork; butter plates first over the fork, salad plates above them. Butter knives are placed horizontally across the butter plate. “d” is for drinks — Glasses go on the right side.

How do you arrange plates on a dining table?

Basic Table Setting

1. Lay the placemat on the table.
2. Put the dinner plate in the middle of the placemat.
3. Lay the napkin to the left of the plate.
4. Place the fork on the napkin.
5. To the right of the plate, place the knife closest to the plate, blade pointing in.

How do you assemble the perfect French cheese platter?

Here are some tips to assemble the perfect French cheese platter. I typically select 3 or 4 cheeses and supplement with other delicious items. The idea is to have a little bit of everything to suit all your guests’ palates. Start with a soft ripened cheese such as Brie or Camembert, both made from cow’s milk.

How do you add cheese to a cheese plate?

You can do this two ways: One, take the cheeses out of the fridge, throw them on the counter, and come back later to add them to the cheese plate.

Which side of the cheese plate do you put salami on?

This is the technique we used for the deli salami on the far left side of the cheese plate. For thinner meats like prosciutto, simply hold each piece vertically above the cheese tray, then gently lower it down, twisting your hand a little bit as you go to help it develop some folds and stay in a small space.

What do you put on your cheese and charcuterie plate?

Aside from cheese, meat can be one of the most expensive parts of a cheese and charcuterie plate. If I’m on a budget but want some extra protein, I’ll hit the deli counter and get some simple deli salami and sliced ham or turkey. I’m also usually happy to skip the meat entirely and add some extra fruit or crackers to round out the plate.