The style and layout of Western dining tables-The price of Western dining tables
The price of Western dining tables is different. The prices are different. The prices depend on whether you are home or public. Generally, small household items range from hundreds to thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan.
Commonly used Western dining tables are generally 760mmx760mm square tables and 1070mmx760mm. If the chair can reach the bottom of the table, even in a small corner, you can place a six-seat dining table. When dining, just pull out some of the dining table. The width of the 760mm dining table is a standard size, and it should not be less than 700mm. Otherwise, when sitting opposite, you will touch each other's feet because the dining table is too narrow. It is best to shrink the feet of the dining table in the middle, and it will be inconvenient if the four legs are arranged in the four corners. The table height is generally 710mm and equipped with a seat with a height of 415mm. The tabletop is lower, so you can see the food on the table more clearly when dining. There are relatively few styles and layouts of Western dining tables, and they are generally mainly square tables. After Western food enters China, some restaurants will also choose round tables as Western food tables, but this situation is still relatively rare.
Western dining table etiquette is a bit too long. Since the Merovenga dynasty in France, inspired by Byzantine culture and formulated a series of exquisite and complex dining table etiquettes. The layout of modern Western dining tables is simple and complex. Let’s take a look at how the layout of Western dining tables is like at Western weddings.
The general rule for dining table layout is to place three tableware on both sides of the dining plate. However, there are exceptions. If an oyster fork (or seafood fork) is required on the dining table, it may be placed on the right side of the plate and on the right side of the spoon, becoming the fourth tableware on the right side of the plate.
1. Butter bread dish:
This small bread dish is placed on the right side of the large meal dish, above the fork, and a butter knife is also placed inside.
2. Large dining tray:
Large dining tray is located in the center of the dining table.
3. Cup:
Place the high-legged water cup above the guest's main dining knife, and place the slender champagne glass between the water cup and the rest of the cup. The red wine glass has a larger arc. When holding a red wine glass, you can hold the bottom with your palm; while the white wine glass has a longer foot, and the belly of the cup is like a cylinder. When holding a white wine glass, you can only hold the foot of the cup. Finally, sherry glasses may also appear on the dining table. The sherry glass is smaller and may be placed to the right of the wine glass, which also indicates that the sherry will be served with the soup.
4. Knife:
Place the main dinner knife (if there is meat and vegetables, you can also put the meat cutter) one inch to the right of the large dinner plate, and place the fish knife on the right of the main dinner knife. The butter knife is placed on the butter bread dish, with its handle facing the guest diagonally.
5. Fork:
Place the salad fork one inch to the left of the large meal plate, place the main dinner fork on the left of the salad fork, and place the harpoon on the left of the main dinner fork.
6. Dessert fork (or spoon):
Dessert fork (or spoon) can be placed horizontally on a large meal plate or can be given to guests when serving dessert.
7. Spoon:
The spoon or fruit spoon is placed on the right side of the dining plate and on the right side of the knife.
8. Oyster fork:
If there is an oyster fork, place it to the right of the soup spoon (or fruit spoon). Oyster forks, also known as seafood forks, are the only forks placed on the right side of the meal plate. Its fork head can be placed in a bowl with a spoon, with the handle at a 45-degree angle to the tabletop. Before dining, you can also place it parallel to the right of the soup spoon (or fruit spoon).