Etiquette Quiz: Plated Dinner

Are you ready? It's Quiz time!! Take a quick quiz on event dining etiquette.

Imagine you are attending (or you've chosen to offer guests) an event or wedding with a "Plated dinner". How will your Waiter/Server know when you have finished each course and are ready for the plate to be removed?

A.) When all the food has been eaten from that course

B.) When their utensils are placed horizontally (at 3 o'clock) on the plate

C.) When their utensils are placed crossing each other on the plate

D.) When the guest covers the plate with their napkin

E.) When the Waiter/Server asks if they are finished and for permission to remove the plate

Dinning Trends:
Although, Brides & Grooms still choose to offer guests a Buffet Dinner Reception there is just something so sophisticated about a Plated Dinner. A popular option for many Brides and Grooms (and Party Hosts) are Food Stations (on-the-spot food service of specialty menu items) and Passed Food Service (appetizers being passed by Servers in a Cocktail atmosphere) along with a Plated Dinner. Consider speaking with your Planner, Caterer or Catering Manager about incorporating these options into your reception.

Now, on to that Waiter or Server wondering if you are done with that course. The answer is "B". When you are done with a particular course simply place the utensils horizontally along the side of the plate at the "3 o'clock" position of the plate. You Waiter will probably still ask if you are finished but this should be the signal to them that you are done with this course or coffee and/or dessert. How'd you do? Have fun with the delicious process of planning your reception... Bon Appetite!