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Chapter 8 Food Presentation
Learning objectives:
1. Students can identify food presentation technique
2. Students can identify garnish suitable for certain food presentation
3. Students can identify the labeling on packaged food
1. Food presentation technique
Presentation is the art of expressing food arrangement or decoration on a serving plate The American Culinary Foundation, 2006. An artistic food layout
o the plate ill att a t ot o l the di e s e es, nose, and mouth as the first impression Brown, 2004 but also encourage appetite The American Culinary
Foundation, 2006. For plating presentation, the main considerations are the arrangement of food
color, shapes, sizes, flavors, and textures Brown, 2004. However, a number of points that need to be concerned are:
a Serve the food at best suitable temperature to provide the best flavor and
food safety. b
Present the food in an attractive and suitable appearance. c
Make sure that the guest is able to identify and eat the food. The elements on the plate consist of main item, side dishes, sauces, and
garnishes. The hot plate is for hot food, while cold plate is for cold food. Be ensure that the plate is fit enough to present the food. Too large plate will make
the food presentation becomes meager while too small plate will make the foods display crowd on the plate.
In arranging the food, use the food natural colors, shapes, and textures as arrangement guidance.
a Use the creative idea for decorating the food to attract attention and delight
the diners eye. b
Use the other elements on the plate such as vegetables, fruits, or side dish to contrasting or balancing colors, flavors, textures, and temperatures.
c Leave some space on the plate unfilled.
d Create a focal point to attract the attention.
e Locate the focal point not to hide the main element on the plate.
f Any food that spills over onto the edge should be wiped clean.
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Figure Creative Food presentation
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Figure Food presentation by contrasting the food colors
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2. Garnish