Buffet Table Setting

 Start with plates, followed by side dishes, main dish, vegetables, salads, breads, and relishes.
The utensils are placed at the end of the buffet.
 Table decorations are placed above and in center of buffet arrangement.
 Set drinks, glasses, cups and dessert on a separate table to avoid congestion.
 If choosing to use paper napkins, the napkins may be placed between each plate in the stack
to conserve space (not more than 12 plates per stack).
 See Setting a Buffet Table for more details on buffet table setting.

Napkin Folds
Classic Napkin Fold | Pocket Napkin Fold | Ring Napkin Fold | Accordion Napkin Fold | Tulip Napkin
Fold | Cocks Comb or Bird of Paradise Napkin Fold | Peacock Napkin Fold | Snowflake Napkin Fold

Napkins are used for functionality and to add to the decor of the table. Both paper and cloth napkins
can be folded to add decoration to your table. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Paper
napkins will hold their shape better because the paper holds a crease better than the cloth. They work
well for napkin folds that need crisp folds for the design, but the biggest advantage is that they can
just be disposed of after they have been used. When working with paper napkins it is best to use a 3
ply napkin and be sure your hands are clean and dry before working with the napkins.

Cloth napkins work well with napkin folds that have a flowing design and if a crisp edge is desired, be
sure the napkin has been starched so they hold their crease better when finger pressed. They are
softer and more elegant to use. They do not have the prefolded creases so they are easy to work with.
They are reusable so they must be laundered, pressed and store. They should be stored flat but if
they must be folded to be stored, you may want to wait to press them until just before folding for use.

Basic Napkin Folding Tips:

 Always work on a clean, dry surface when making napkin folds.

 Most designs call for a square napkin. If using a large paper napkin that is not square, trim
one edge to make it square.
 Using a napkin with a right and wrong side makes it easier to follow the folding instructions.
 When folding a design that must stand on its own, avoid using cloth napkins that are all cotton
or linen because they have a harder time holding a crease and will begin to unfold. A more
flowing or spreading design would be best for these types of material.

For instructions on some common napkin folds, choose one of the folds shown above.

Buffet Display Equipment & Buffet Utensils

Check out our full collection of buffet display equipment below and if you've got a buffet display
idea in mind but can't seem to find what you're after, please get in touch and we'll try and help!

Categories:

Chafing Dishes and Fuel

Chafing Dishes are a highly presentable and efficient method of
keeping food warm during service.
 Display Baskets
Our range of food service display baskets are ideal for
serving breads, fruit or other snacks to customers tables or at
a buffet presentation.

Display Trays
Whether you're displaying presenting your tasty wares at a
buffet or at a counter display, our range of display trays and
baskets are the ideal platform for stylish and organised food
presentation.

Breakfast Buffet
Our breakfast equipment includes a variety of items to assist you
with service at breakfast time. This includes cereal dispensers,
milk and juice dispensers, display trays for fruit as well as a
variety of bowls and stands to display your breakfast items - the
full collection can be viewed below.

Cake Stands
When your cake is baked and ready to be served, make sure it
stands out from the rest with our range of cake stands and cake
pedestals.
Our cake display stands are available in many different shapes,
styles and sizes to perfectly suit your range of cakes. Whether
you're cake is destined for a wedding or birthday party, or simply
going on display in the bakery or deli counter, our cake stands offer
a professional and stylish solution for displaying your cake.

Buffet Dishes
Make sure your buffet or event runs as smoothly as possible with our range of buffet
dishes and buffet platters.

Perfect for serving finger food, salads, sauces and dips, our collection of buffet
dishes offer you both style and practicality when it comes to food presentation.
Folding Tables
Our folding tables are lightweight and easy to lift, store and
transport due to their aluminium body and wood laminate
finish.
Great for buffets, conferences or banquets, these folding
tables are available in a range of shapes, sizes and finishes to
suit your decor or room size.

Table Skirting & Clips

Table Skirting and Conference Cloth is widely used at
banquets, formal dinners, weddings and business events
to ensure that your dining room looks the part on those big
occasions.

Buffet Utensils
This huge range of Buffet Utensils are specifically
designed to be displayed alongside buffet food so that
guests and customers can easily and hygienically fill their
plates without having to touch any of the food with their
hands.
There are many shapes and styles of serving utensils and
buffet spoons to be found within this range including
polycarbonate utensils, stainless steel spoons and tongs.

Deli Dishes
We have a huge range of Deli Containers and deli
dishes which are normally used for displaying foods
such as coleslaw, potato salad, pastas and other
salad foods at a buffet or delicatessen counter.
Our collection of deli containers are both stylish and
hard wearing and are available in a range of
shapes, sizes and colours to suit your buffet display.
Table Stands & Labels
Make sure staff can quickly and easily identify which table they
are serving with our range of table numbers and table number
stands.
These table number stands are available in a few different
heights to suit your restaurant tables. These table numbers can
be taken to your tables by the customer after they have ordered
to allow staff to identify where they have to bring their meals to. A
quick and easy method for efficient service on your restaurant
floor.

Soup Tureens
Our collection of Soup Tureens or Punch Bowls can be used to
serve soup or punch in a stylish and highly presentable way at
any event or buffet.
These soup tureens are a stylish centre piece which can hold
varying volumes of soup, allowing guests to serve their own soup
as they pass.
These serving bowls also make great punch bowls which also
allows guests to fill up their cups as they pass the service area.

Rope Barrier Systems

Rope barrier systems help to keep queues in line while
waiting for a table or waiting to gain entry to your
establishment.
These red rope barriers are commonly used in restaurants and
hotels but are also great queue and crowd control accessories
for cinemas or nightclubs for example when trying to keep
larger crowds in line.

Ice Cream Cone Holders

Serve your ice cream in style with these Ice Cream
Cone Holders, perfect for holding up to four cones at
once.
These ice cream cone holders can also be used to
store ice cream cones in an ice cream shop whilst
waiting to be filled with ice cream on a warm sunny day.
Wedding Cake Stands and
Knives
Cutting the cake on any wedding day is one of the major
highlights of the day. Make sure your cake looks the
part with our range of wedding cake
stands and wedding cake knives.
With three tier and five tier wedding cake
stands available, you can be sure of the perfect platform
for your cake no matter how many tiers you have. We
also have wedding cake knives to match, making for
great pictures when the bride and groom are slicing the
cake in front of the cameras!

Deli Tickets & Food

Labels
Make sure customers can see what's on offer at
your deli counter or buffet display with our range
of deli tickets and food labels. Perfect for
clearly marking things such as price, flavours or
contents of food such as pies and tarts.