Food Presentation & GarnishThe Importance of Appearance“A plate of food is like a picture, and the rim of the plate is the frame.”Fundamentals of PlatingSlide 5Slide 6Slide 7GarnishModern Hot Platter GarnishSimple Plate GarnishGarnish GuidelinesGarnish TechniquesSlide 13Food Presentation & GarnishFrom: Professional CookingBy Wayne GisslenThe Importance of Appearance•We eat for enjoyment•Cooking is an art that appeals to our senses–“The eye eats first”•Professionals take pride in the food they serve“A plate of food is like a picture, and the rim of the plate is the frame.”Fundamentals of Plating•Balance–Color, shapes, textures, flavors•Portion Size–Match portion sizes and plates–Balance portion sizes of items on the plateFundamentals of Plating•Arrangement on the Plate–Classic arrangement: main item in front, vegetables, starch items, and garnish at the rear.–Variations–Popular style: stack everything on one multilayered tower in the center of the plate.Fundamentals of Plating•Arrangement of the Plate – Guidelines–Keep food off the rim of the plate–Arrange items for the customer’s convenience –Keep space between items, unless they are stacked on one another–Maintain unity–Make the garnish count–Don’t drown every plate in sauce or gravy–Keep it simpleFundamentals of Plating•Temperature–Serve hot foods hot, on hot plates–Serve cold foods cold, on cold platesGarnish•To decorate or embellish a food item by the addition of other items•Classical Garnish –Garnish = Accompaniments–Specific namesModern Hot Platter Garnish•Vegetables in easily served units•Correct number of portions of each item•Arrange garnishes around the platter•Avoid being too elaborate•Serve extra sauce or gravy in a sauceboat•Serve hot foods hot, on a hot platterSimple Plate Garnish•Problems:–Parsley = Garnish–Single garnish used routinely •Two approaches:–No garnish–Simple decorative garnishGarnish Guidelines•Balance - Harmonize the color, flavor, & texture of the garnish with the food•Never overshadow the food•Have a function on the plate•Only edible ingredients•Always wash the garnish–Never re-use the garnishGarnish Techniques•Radish Rose•Cucumber FanGarnish Techniques•Carrot