How to Set a Greek Table
When entertaining Greek guests, whether or not you yourself are of Grecian descent, it is important to set your table in a way befitting Greek culture. The way the dishes are placed and displayed is as important as the food . While a blue, white and gold color scheme is fine, a more apt representation is to understate any theme.
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Things You'll Need
- Tablecloth
- Place settings
- Cloth napkins
- Silverware
- Wine glasses
- Water glass
- Centerpiece
Instructions
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Spread your tablecloth on the table. It should fit the table properly, hanging evenly on all sides. Do not use a cloth meant for a rectangular table on a round table, or vice versa. Solid colors such as white, are preferred.
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Stack your plates for each setting in one another, from largest to smallest. You should have as many plates as you have courses, and a bowl, if soup is being served, set on top.
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Lay forks to the left side of the place setting, with the one meant for the main course being the closest to the plates. Place main course and fish knives on the right side of the place setting with the blades facing inward. The soup spoon goes next to the knives. Dessert cutlery is placed on top of the place setting with the handles at 180 degrees from each other.
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Place the bread plate and butter knife to the left of the forks.
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Set glassware to the upper right of the place setting with wine and water glasses placed left to right. Provide wine glasses for each wine being served.
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Place a folded napkin on the top of the place setting, or in the water glass. Decorative folding styles make for a prettier setting.
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Choose a centerpiece for your table that is in line with your chosen party decor and sits low enough on the table to not be a distraction between guests.
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Tips & Warnings
Really lend your party the feeling of Greece by dining outdoors, a common practice in Greek culture.
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