When it comes to food plating for special occasions, we often see eye-popping colors and intricately placed garnishes on smaller portions.

Making a meal visually appealing has some level of importance in everyday life, but especially when it comes to more significant events. You don’t need to be a chef or set aside a lot of time to plate and garnish a dish like a pro. 

Choosing Your Dinnerware

Formal dinnerware often means place settings with multiple pieces. There are usually five pieces in a formal setting: a dinner plate, smaller plate, bread plate, soup bowl, and mug. These place settings also traditionally have a number of different flatware pieces, a water glass, and a wine glass. 

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