How to lay tablecloths for western banquets

Laying of western-style banquet tablecloth: Generally, according to the size of the dining table, the western-style banquet tablecloth is first covered with felt, velvet and other soft cushions, then tied tightly with a cloth rope, and then laid with the banquet tablecloth. The banquet tablecloth should be ironed. Table cloths are usually white and must be clean. The edge of the tablecloth hangs 30~40cm.

Before spreading the tablecloth, the waiter should carefully check each tablecloth, and replace it in time if it is found to be damaged, worn or stained. In a well-paid restaurant, spread the table mat first, and then spread the tablecloth, which will make the tablecloth smooth and prevent the tableware from sliding or making too much noise. )

1, Chinese banquet tablecloth

1) Method of spreading tablecloths: Chinese banquets generally use round tables, and the waiter should stand near the host when spreading tablecloths. At present, there are three ways to spread tablecloths: shaking, pushing and pulling, and casting nets. There are three processes: shaking the tablecloth, positioning and trimming. Don't shake the tablecloth too hard, be skillful and clean, and be sure to be in place.

2) Standard for tablecloth laying: stand on the right side of the host's seat and lay the tablecloth at one time, with the tablecloth facing upward (the convex folding line is the front). The center line is aligned with the position of the master and vice-master, the center point of the cross is in the table, stretched flat, the hanging parts on the four sides are even, and the four corners of the tablecloth are aligned with the table edge.

2, western banquet tablecloth

1) Method of spreading tablecloths: Western banquets usually use long tables, and spreading tablecloths is usually done by two or four waiters. When laying the tablecloth, the waiter stands on both sides of the table, sets the first tablecloth, and then lays the tablecloth in turn as required.

2) Standard for tablecloth laying: the front of tablecloth is facing upwards, the center lines between tablecloths are aligned, the pressure distance between tablecloths is consistent, and the drooping parts on both sides of tablecloth are uniform, beautiful and neat.

3. tablecloths for tablecloths and dining tables

A popular way to spread tablecloths at present is to add a "skirt" to the dining table. After the skirt is added, it is a good tablecloth for the dining table. At the edge of the dining table, the whole tablecloth is surrounded by a plain flannel with bright colors and gorgeous texture. The purpose of adding table skirts is to improve the specifications of the banquet, make the banquet hall more beautiful and generous, and add elegance and comfort to the guests.

The laying method of the table skirt is: first lay the tablecloth, then fold the table skirt cloth clockwise along the table and fix it with nails or nylon fasteners. The "folds" of the skirt should be hung evenly, and each fold should be about 5 cm apart.

4. Method of changing tablecloths in public places

It usually happens in the zero-point restaurant. One group of guests finished eating, and another group of guests were waiting for dinner. The specific method of changing the tablecloth when guests have dinner every week is: first uncover half of the dirty tablecloth on the table, move all kinds of utensils on the table, such as table number, vase and seasoning, to the uncovered half, then open the new tablecloth and spread it on the half, and move the utensils on the dirty tablecloth on the table to the clean tablecloth, remove the dirt and wipe it clean.

The other is to remove the tablecloth first and then change the tablecloth.