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formal setting includes: pictured above -- dinner plate, salad plate, salad fork, dinner fork, knife, spoon, linens, bread and butter plate, butter knife, water and wine stemware
not pictured above -- cup and saucer |
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This is the setting for holiday events, gala family dinners, and semi-formal events. You will usually need any variety of the specialty pieces, depending on the level of formality of the event and the dishes you plan on serving. |
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| european |
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european setting includes: pictured above -- dinner plate, salad, plate, formal flatware, linens, bread and butter plate, butter knife, water and wine stemware, dessert fork and spoon
not pictured above -- service/charger plate, dessert plate, cup and saucer |
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This setting is for especially formal occasions, or for those who are particularly traditional. Note that European silverware tends to be larger and heavier than American pieces. As well, they tend to be engraved on the back, and it's generally considered proper to set them upside down. |
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| casual |
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casual setting includes: pictured above -- dinner plate, salad plate, salad
fork, dinner fork, knife, spoon, linens, water and wine glasses |
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A casual setting is designed for everyday use and
suitable for any meal -- breakfast, lunch or dinner. |
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| buffet |
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buffet setting includes: pictured above -- multiple dinner plates, flatware, stemware and linens (number of settings will depend on number of guests expected). |
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Set up based on your needs and space constraints. Generally it's common to set up the buffet at one end of a dining table, with food following down the table in succession. But work with what's best for you and use your creativity. |
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