Plating Strategies

Why are plating techniques important to learn in a culinary class?

• Plating makes the food taste better.

• Plating isn't important actually.

• We eat with our eyes.

What type of plating technique is featured in this photo?

• geometric lines

• schmear

• dots

• splatter

The color of yellow on a plate symbolizes...

• healthy/natural

• magical/mystical

• earthiness/soil

• joy/optimism

According to research, how many different items do people prefer on a plate?

• an odd number of items

• an even number of items

• The quantity doesn't matter one way or another.

• an odd number for lunch and even number for dinner

When it comes to portions, best practice is to completely fill the plate such as what you see in this photo.

• true

• false

• doesn't matter

When it comes to food, the color green usually symbolizes...

• elegance and sophistication

• germs and illness

• happiness and joy

• health and nature

What plating strategy is demonstrated in this photo?

• dots

• swoosh

• squiggle

• lines

A plating tool that allows you to place small items on the plate accurately is...

• tongs

• tweezers

• scissors

• spatula

The best tool one can use to make small dots on a plate is...

• microplane

• tablespoon

• ladle

• squeeze bottle

When it comes to the rim of the plate, what does one need to remember to do?

• all garnish should go on the plate's rim

• wipe it down so there are no spills or crumbs

• cover the rim of the plate with food