1. SERVING FOOD Food for Today Chapter 18
Essential Question: How do table setting, serving style, and correct choice of food help to make a meal or celebration feel more satisfying?

2. TABLEWARE Tableware Place Setting
Refers to any item used for serving and _____________food.
eating
Place Setting
The tableware needed by ______ ___________to eat a meal.
one
person

3. of dinnerware, flatware, and glassware.
Formal meals require more, and more _____________ tableware. A formal place setting may include several pieces
of dinnerware, flatware, and glassware.
varied
Dinnerware
(Dishes)
Dinnerware includes items like the dinner __________, salad plate, cup and saucer, as well as numerous ___________________ vessels. It includes everything from fine china to paper or plastic.
plate
serving

4. Flatware
Flatware includes knives, forks, and _____________, plus larger utensils such as gravy ladles, serving spoons, and ________ servers. They can be crafted from sterling silver or silver plate (which need to be polished) or stainless steel (which resembles silver but is more durable and needs no polishing).
spoons
cake
Glassware
To serve beverages, the choices are stemware and tumblers. _________________ has a thin stem between the bowl and the base. A _______________ is flat bottomed with no stem. Crystal indicates the glass contains _________, which gives it its clarity and sparkle.
Stemware
tumbler
lead

5. Holloware
The name hollowware is given to serving containers made of ______________, silver plate, or stainless steel.
silver
Buying Tableware
Typically priced and sold by the place setting.
Some brands are available as open stock, meaning each piece can be purchased ____________________.
Is available in many different __________________.
Prices vary depending on the material used, the quality, and the ____________ name.
Some dinnerware is oven and/or microwave safe.
separately
patterns
brand

6. ~Protectthe dining table ~Add beauty and interest
Table Linens
~Protectthe dining table
~Add beauty and interest
Tablecloths
Cover the ______________ table.
Can be formal or __________.
Should hang _______ inches below the table top.
Runners
A long, narrow cloth that “runs” the ______________ of the table.
Place Mats
Less ________________ but convenient.
Can be made from fabric, straw, or _______________.
Napkins
Come in different ____________.
entire
sizes
fun 6
formal
length
plastic

7. TABLE-SETTING BASICS Create a background.
Start with table____________: a tablecloth, placemats, napkins, etc. Add simple decorations, such as a centerpiece.
linens
Arrange your place settings. (The arrangement of each place setting is called a cover.)
1. Center the ___________ on the cover, about 1 inch from the edge of the table.
2. Flatware is arranged in the order in which it is ________, starting at the outside and working toward the plate.
• Place knives to the right of the plate with blades ___________ the plate.
• Place spoons to the __________ of the knives. The spoon that will be used first goes farthest from the plate.
• Place the forks to the _________ of the plate, tines up.
plate
used
facing
right
left

8. The beverage glass sits just above the tip of the _____________.
A cup and saucer for coffee or tea would go to the right of the ____________ or can be brought to the table after the meal.
A bread-and-butter plate, if used, is placed __________ the forks.
The salad plate or bowl is placed to the left of the forks, above the ___________.
7. Finally, place the folded napkin to the _________ of the forks.
knife
spoons
above
napkin
left

10. FAMILY SERVICE SERVING MEALS AT HOME
The cover is set with the _________________ tableware.
Foods are placed in _________ dishes and passed around the table. They are
usually passed to the ____________.
People help ____________________ to the food.
Drawbacks:
Hot food in serving dishes may_______ quickly, allowing harmful bacteria to grow.
Family service doesn’t promote _______________ control.
It may waste food and ____________
necessary
serving
right
themselves
cool
portion
money

11. PLATE SERVICE
The table is set with a ____________ left on each cover for the plate.
Foods are portioned out on individual plates in the _____________ and brought to the table. Family members can help serve the food.
Advantages:
This is the ________________ method for many families.
The food remaining in pans can be kept _________.
Portion control is _______________.
Clean-up takes less _____________ because serving dishes are not used.
space
kitchen
preferred
hot
easier
time

12. MODIFIED ENGLISH SERVICE
This is a more ____________ way of serving a meal for a small group.
Foods for the main course are brought to the table in ___________ bowls and placed in front of the host, along with a stack of dinner plates.
The host then carves the ________, and then places the entrée and vegetables on a dinner plate.
Plates are then ___________ down the table, starting on the right side, until everyone is served.
The _________ may be served the same way, or individual servings may be placed at each cover before guests are seated.
Rolls and accompaniments are passed at the table. _________ is served after the table has been cleared.
formal
serving
meat
passed
salad
Dessert

13. BUFFET SERVICE
Buffet service is used when there are _____________ people to sit comfortably at a dining table.
People help themselves to food set out on a ___________.
Guests can then sit at small tables or hold plates of food on their __________.
4. Stack __________ where you want the guests to start serving themselves.
After the plates, set the __________ dish, followed by vegetables, salad, rolls and butter. Place napkins and flatware last.
A buffet menu should be neat to serve and to eat. Foods that don’t require ___________ are good choices.
Keeping foods at safe _________________ is a special concern.
too many
table
laps
plates
main
cutting
temperatures

14. SERVICE FOR LARGE GROUPS
RECEPTIONS
A reception is a social gathering usually held to ___________ a person or to celebrate an event.
____________ service is often chosen to encourage people to mingle.
Guests usually move down __________ both sides of the buffet table.
The menu is usually __________, and may include hors d’ oeuvres and canapés.
Hors d’ Oeuvres – Small morsels of hot or cold foods usually eaten in ______ or two bites.
Canapés – small pieces of ___________, crackers and pastry
cut into decorative shapes with a flavorful topping.
SERVICE FOR LARGE GROUPS
honor
Buffet
light
one
bread
both

15. Formal service is the __________ elaborate style of serving.
The cover is set with ________________ and flatware.
Each course requires its own _____________.
A service plate (a large, beautifully decorated plate) is used for the ________________ course. This course is served on a smaller plate which is placed on top of the service plate. After the first course, both plates are removed.
Each course that follows arrives on its own ____________.
glassware
flatware
most
appetizer
Because it requires hired help, formal service is often used for ______________ held in restaurants or hotels.
events
plate
Appetizer – a small portion of food served at the ______________ of a meal to whet the appetite.
beginning

16. ENJOYABLE FAMILY MEALS
Table settings for meals at home can be as _____________ or detailed as a family likes.
basic
Studies show that teens who share ____________ with parents at least four or five times a week are twice as likely to get top grades as others who eat with parents less often. Drug use is also less likely, while nutrition is likely to be better,
dinner
A FAMILY MEAL IS…
…a chance for everyone to relax, to enjoy food, and each other’s company.
WHY FAMILY MEALS HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT:
They influence __________ choices.
Food is central to many family ______________ and memories.
They provide the opportunity for _______________ and encouragement.
A FAMILY MEAL SHOULD BE…
food
…free of television and other distractions.
customs
A FAMILY MEAL SHOULD INCLUDE…
advice
…positive conversation that does not include problems or disputes.

17. LUNCH PACKING POINTERS
PACKING A LUNCH
LUNCH PACKING POINTERS
Be Organized
Have a _______________ family “lunch packer.”
Be sure you have _____________ available with lids that seal securely.
When possible, start packing the ___________ before.
Be sure you have a way to keep foods at a safe ____________________.
Food Choices
Any _____________ food can make a tasty lunch.
Choose foods that will keep well until __________ time.
Some foods are better if assembled just ______________ eating, so pack each part separately. (Example: Pack salad dressing and croutons separately from the salad.)
designated
containers
nutritious
night
lunch
temperature
before

18. SERVING MEALS OUTDOORS
Grilling
Americans spend about $___ billion a year on grills, cookware, and other accessories. 4
Suggested equipment:
Large trays
Long-handled _________ and spatulas
Heavy mitts
tongs
Many foods can be prepared on the grill. Kebobs of meat and/or vegetables, grilled fish, corn-on-the-cob, and even ___________ can be cooked on a grill.
When planning, remember that grilling is less controllable than _________ cooking, so timing is less predictable.C
oven
pizza

19. Picnics Planning: Make a List! _________ you want to take.
Tableware and tools you will need. (Example: paring knife, bottle opener)
Cleanup supplies, such as wet wipes and _________ bags.
Food
garbage
Packing
Pack nonperishable items in a ______________ or other container.
Use an insulated ______________ and frozen gel packs for perishable food.
Try to bring only as much food as you will need. ______________ may not be safe to eat after the trip home.
_______ foods should be taken only if you know they will be eaten within two hours.
To pack for a picnic, think backwards. Foods should stay in the cooler until they are ___________, so pack the dessert in the bottom and work back from there.
While you travel, keep your cooler in the air-conditioning of the car, not in the hot ___________.
basket
cooler
Leftovers
Hot
needed
oven

20. ENTERTAINING Invitations Food for Entertaining Making a Schedule
Decide on your ___________ list.
For larger gatherings, written invitations help guests avoid mix-ups.
Invitations should be sent ______ days before the party.
Include “R.S.V.P” or “Please Reply” along with your contact information. This will help you plan the party.
Food for Entertaining
Plan your ___________. Look for recipes that can be prepared __________of time.
Choose foods that everyone will ________, or prepare a variety.
Prepare enough food so guests don’t feel self-conscious about how much they take.
Have extra “emergency” food on hand in case you need it.
Making a Schedule
List everything that needs done, then add the _________/time it must be done.
From this list, make 2 new lists – One for before the party, and the other for the _______ of the party.
List the tasks in order, beginning with what needs done ________.
Cross off each item as you complete it.
ENTERTAINING
guest
10-14
menu
ahead
date
like
after
first

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