Setting the table for the main course.
Formal dining room place setting.
Proper place table setting diagram basic place setting.
The large dinner plate may be brought in either bearing a portion of food or empty if food is to be served at the table.
Follow these guidelines to learn how to set a table for an informal setting.
In either case the plate should be preheated unless the main course is served cold.
Course two has been cleared leaving the table set for the main course.
This situation actually is difficult for some people who do not understand much about the formal dining setting.
With the increase in more casual dining it s fun to pull out all the stops and set a formal table.
The most important thing to keep in mind when setting a table is to make sure your guests will be comfortable.
Don t however lose sight of your guests comfort and your own fun that s often why we entertain.