TABLE SET‐UP
The first plate or place setting must always be set in the 12 o’clock chair –
the one that faces the north wall.
Chairs must be lightly touching tablecloth.
Two sugar caddies and two creamers on each table.
Two sets of salt and pepper shakers completely filled on each table.
The first plate (or place setting) should always be set the center.
The remainders are evenly spaced from there.
PLACE ETTIN REMINDER C S G S
Napkin in ½ inch from table.
Knife blade faces inward.
Spoon and Knife handles are even.
Entrée fork is even with top of knife.
Salad fork ¼ inch lower than entrée fork.
Appetizer fork ¼ lower than salad fork (if served 5 course)
Dessert fork above napkin, handle facing left.
Intermezzo spoon above dessert fork with handle facing right. (4 and 5 course
only)
Coffee sauce placed near edge of table.
Coffee cup handle at 4 o’clock position.
Water glass directly above tip of knife.
Champagne glass at 11 o’clock to water glass
Wine glass at 5 o’clock to water glass
Bread and Butter (B&B) plate above forks.
B&B knife handle to the right.