Wait, where does the salad fork go?
Posted on 12 December 2007 by Lindsay
Ah, the ever confusing question of where to place the knives, plates, glasses etc. when setting the table for a fancy holiday dinner party. For those of us who did not grow up idolizing Emily Post, this can be a daunting task. Depending the social circle, your guests may or may not know/care where their utensils should “live” on the table. My friends are just happy to be eating a home cooked meal and could care less where the dessert spoon is as long as they have one. I however, like to set a proper table when I go to the trouble of throwing a fabulous dinner soirée. Last year, I printed off this nifty diagram to help me. Click the link below to check it out.
1.Napkin
2.Fish Fork
3.Dinner or Main Course Fork
4.Salad Fork
5.Soup Bowl & Plate
6.Dinner Plate
7.Dinner Knife
8.Fish Knife
9.Soup Spoon
10.Bread & Butter Plate
11.Butter Knife
12.Dessert Spoon and Cake – Dessert Fork
13.Sterling Water Goblet
14.Red Wine Goblet
15.White Wine Goblet
Informal Dinner Place Setting
Same as above except remove the following:
2.Fish Fork
8.Fish Knife
12.Dessert spoon and Cake – Dessert Fork
14.Red Wine Goblet(depends on type of food being served)
15.White Wine Goblet
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