Where is the correct place to place folding flowers on the Chinese food table?

1. Basic requirements for placing napkins with flowers

Napkins are common items on the dining table, while napkins with flowers are an artistic creation. They can enhance the atmosphere of the banquet and add to the artistic effect of the banquet. Therefore, restaurant waiters must master Basic requirements for napkin folding and flower placement.

(1) Highlight the theme. Choose the pattern according to the seat of the guest of honor. At a banquet, the napkin folded flowers on the guest of honor's seat are called the main flower. The main flower should generally be of expensive variety, finely folded, beautiful and eye-catching in order to highlight the main seat and respect the main guest.

(2) Pay attention to coordination. The coordination of the napkin folds means that whether it is a large or small banquet, the napkin folds except the main seat should be of the same height and size, and a table or a group of countertops should be arranged as a whole. Generally, the napkin folds for the main table are different from the rest.

When choosing different flower patterns for a banquet with only one table, the main flower should be obvious. If the flower types you choose are relatively short, they should not be too different from the height of the main flower. In addition to the main flower, if there are flower types with a large difference in height, the main flower should be the main flower. The other flower types should not be higher than the main flower. At the same time, they should be arranged alternately between high and short flowers. Do not crowd the tall flowers with the short flowers. Place them together to make the entire countertop coordinated.

2． The artistry of placing folded napkin flowers

The folded napkin flowers on the countertop are abstract and figurative. For each pattern to play its role, the restaurant waiter must understand the best viewing of each pattern. Location, the following points should be noted when placing it.

(1) The main flower should be placed in the main position. The main flower is placed on the main seat, and ordinary napkin flowers are placed on other guest seats, but the height should be even and well-proportioned to achieve the beauty of a visual art.

(2) Fold the napkin with the viewing side facing the guests. Place folded flowers on napkins so that the guests can view them from the front, such as peacocks in full bloom, doves of peace, etc., with the front facing the guests. For side viewing, the best viewing side should face the guests.

(3) Place similar patterns in staggered positions. When placing different varieties of flowers on a table, flowers with similar shapes should be staggered and placed symmetrically.

(4) Properly grasp the depth of the napkin flower in the cup. After folding the napkin into a pattern, place it into the cup at a moderate depth. The parts inside the cup should be folded neatly and standardly.

(5) Place them at even distances. The spacing between various napkin flowers should be even so that the flowers do not cover the tableware and do not interfere with service operations.

Flower napkins are not only a sanitary product for dining, but also a work of art on the countertop. They have both practical and ornamental properties. Restaurant waiters must carefully master the folding method of napkins and be technical. Combined with artistry, the complete harmony of the countertop is achieved.

3． A new trend in the development of folded napkins

(1) The lines are simple, crisp and crisp. Because this type of pattern folding requires a short time and is fast, and after this pattern is spread out, the napkin has fewer wrinkles, which is practical and convenient.

(2) Trend to disk flower. Because cup flowers are inserted into the cup by hand, your hands must be strictly disinfected before folding. Using plate flowers can reduce the time of holding the cup and satisfy guests' desire for cleanliness. Therefore, it gradually develops in the direction of disk flower.

6. Basic techniques for folding napkins

The basic techniques for folding napkins include pushing and folding, folding, rolling, turning, pinching and threading, which are explained below. Introduce them one by one.

1. Push and fold

(1) When folding, the two thumbs should be in line with each other, with the fingers facing outward, and press the sides of the napkin tightly to push and fold, so that the pleats formed in this way are relatively uniform.

(2) For beginners, you can use your index finger or middle finger to pull the fold back. At this time, use your index finger to block the pleats you made, and your middle finger to control the distance of the next pleat. The three fingers cooperate with each other.

(3) When pushing and folding, it should be done on a smooth plate or tray.

(4) Push-folding can be divided into straight-line push-folding or diagonal push-folding. It can be folded into pleats that are larger at one end and smaller at the other, or folded into a semicircle or circular shape.

2． Folding

Folding means taking the napkin parallel to the center and folding it into two, folding two into four, or folding it into a triangle, rectangle or other shapes.

The requirements for folding are: be familiar with the basic shape, calculate the angle before folding, and fold it in one go. Avoid repeating to avoid leaving a crease on the napkin, which will affect the appearance of the napkin.

3. Roll

A technique of rolling napkins into cylinders and making various patterns. The rolling methods can be divided into two types: straight rolling and spiral rolling. Straight roll: both ends of the napkin must be rolled flat; spiral roll: you can first fold the napkin into a triangle, and the edges of the napkin should be uneven. Whether it is rolled straight or spirally, the napkin must be rolled tightly. If it is rolled loosely, soft folds will appear in the folds at the back.

4. Turning

Turn the folded part of the napkin into the desired pattern. Turning is mostly used to fold flowers and birds. The operation method is:

(1) Hold a napkin in one hand, turn up a corner of the drooping napkin with the other hand, and pull it into a flower, bird's head and neck, wings, tail, etc.

(2) When pulling the leaves of flowers, pay attention to the fact that the symmetrical leaves are the same size and the same distance apart. When pulling the wings, tail or head of the bird, be sure to pull it straight and do not bend it softly.

5. Kneading

The kneading method is mainly used to break the head of the bird.

When operating, first pull the bird's neck (the bird's neck is usually held with a corner of a napkin); then use the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand to pinch the neck of the bird. Top: With your index finger downward, press the top corner of the napkin inward, and pinch the pressed corner into a sharp mouth with your thumb and middle finger.

6． Threading

It refers to a technique in which a tool is used to thread and gather the pleats of the napkin to form wrinkles and make the shape more realistic and beautiful. When putting it on, hold the folded napkin in your left hand; hold the chopsticks in your right hand, insert one end of the chopsticks into the pleats of the napkin; put the other head against yourself, and then use the thumb and index finger of your right hand to lift the napkin on the chopsticks bit by bit Pull in until the chopsticks go through. The wrinkles need to be pulled evenly. After wearing it, insert the folded flower into the cup first, and then remove the chopsticks, otherwise the wrinkles will easily loosen.