The Right Way to Layout Your Table for Guests

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When you’re expecting guests, the table layout is crucial. It will make them feel comfortable and appreciated. Depending on the occasion, there are different ways to do this, requiring everything from your tray to cutlery to be spread out in a specific manner. Here are a few examples:

For A Formal Dinner Party

Fold the napkin at the center of the serving plate, with the folded side facing up. The fork should be placed on the left of the plate. On the right of the plate should be the knife and spoon (toward the handle).

The wine glass should be placed above or to the right of the knife and spoon. The bread plate goes to the upper-left corner of the place setting. The main course plates go to either side of the bread plate. Trays of food items should be placed in front of the guests rather than on the table.

For A Less Formal Gathering

On the left of the plate is where the napkin should be, with the folded side facing in. The fork and knife go to the right of the plate, with the fork closest to the plate. The wine glass should be placed above or to the right of the knife and fork.

If there is no bread, the bread plate can go elsewhere on the table. The main course plates can be placed next to each other or one in front of the other. The tray of food items can be placed on the table in front of the guests.

For A Wedding

The bride and groom’s place settings are usually at the head of the table, with the bride on the groom’s right. The best man and maid of honor are to the left of the bride and groom, respectively. Other attendants are seated according to their rank, with the most important people closest to the bride and groom.

The wedding party’s plates are usually set with a little more formality than those of guests. For example, utensils may be arranged in an arc above the plate rather than to the side.

When setting the table for any occasion, it is essential to remember that utensils should be placed in order of use, from left to right. It means that the fork should be placed on the left side of the plate. Next to the plate should go the spoon, and on the right of the plate, a knife.

A salt shaker can be placed on top of or in front of the center napkin. The tray of food items should be placed in front of the guests rather than on the table.

With Friends

The table can be set more casually when having friends over for an informal meal. Napkins should be next (left-side) to the plate, with the folded side facing in. The fork and knife go to the right of the plate, with the fork closest to the plate.

The wine glass should be placed above or to the right of the knife and fork. If there is no bread, the bread plate can go elsewhere on the table. Main course plates can either be placed next to each other or one in front of the other.

It is also important to remember that dishes and glasses should be evenly spaced apart when setting the table. Guests will find it easier to make their way around the table. When possible, it is also good to stagger the placement of glasses and dishes in order to not bunch them all together in one spot.

With Family

When eating with family, the table can be set more casually than when entertaining guests. Napkins should be placed next to the plate, with the folded side facing in. The fork and knife go to the right of the plate, with the fork closest to the plate.

The wine glass should be placed above or to the right of the knife and fork. If there is no bread, the bread plate can go elsewhere on the table. Main course plates can either be a place next to each other or one in front of the other.

For A Brunch

It is important to remember that serving utensils go outside the plate area when having brunch. The most formal place setting includes a knife, fork, and spoon on either side of the plate with smaller forks and spoons above these.

Salt and pepper shakers should be placed between each diner, along with small plates or bowls for butter or jam/jelly. These are for salad or fruit courses. A water glass should be closest to the edge of the table, followed by white wine glasses used first during this meal course.

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