Don’t let the copious amounts of cutlery, glassware and crockery confuse you, knowing how to set a table is easier than you might think!
Simply start with the basics and add to it from there:
- Utensils are placed in order of use
- Forks go to the left and knives go to the right of the plate
- Spoons go above
- Only set the table with utensils that will be used
What you’ll need for each person:
- Cutlery – knives, forks and spoons
- Crockery -plates, cups, saucers and bowls
- Glassware – wines, Champagne, water etc.
- Napkins
- Tablecloths
- Centrepieces and decoration
So those are the basic rules, what follows is a more detailed guide on what goes where.