Food Plating Concepts

Food Plating Knowledge: Food Plating Concepts

The Objectives of Food Plating Knowledge

• The purpose of food presentation
• The concepts food plating
• The basic ingredients of food plating
• List of utensils and how to use them

Food Plating

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What is Food Presentation?

• Food presentation is the art of modifying, processing, arranging, or decorating food to enhance its aesthetic appeal

The purpose of Food Presentation

• First impressions set our expectations.
• Good ones stimulate our appetites and digestive juices.
• Carelessly presented: Cooked.
• You’re excited before the first taste!
• Attractive food is an aspect of professionalism.

5 Basic Concepts Food Plating

1. Framework
2. Keep It Simple
3. Balance The Dish
4. The Right Portion Size
5. Highlight Key Ingredient

1.1. Framework

• Start with pictures and sketches to visualize the dish.
• Look for pictures of inspiration from food ingredients and the shape of Plates or dishes.
• Practice on a plate, which is the best
• Specify the plating style

Framework

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1.2. Keep It Simple

• Select one ingredient as the focus.
• Use good enough space to simplify the presentation.
• Don't use too much food
• Choose the flavor of food as the main flavor
• Make sure the cooking technique is right

Keep It Simple

Read: Food Plating Tools

1.3. Balance The Dish

• Create or play with color, shape, and flavor.
• Use odd numbers.
• Try to shape it high.
• Stay ahead of the taste quality of food

Balance The Dish

Read: Food Plating Skeleton

1.4. The Right Portion Size

• Make sure the amount of food is good.
• Make sure the shape and size of the plate match the food portion.
• The amount of protein, carbohydrate, and vegetables must be appropriate and balanced
• Nutritional content must be good and as needed

The Right Portion Size

Read: Food Plating Tips

1.5. Highlight Key Ingredient

• Make sure the main ingredient are more  prominent and the impression
• Supporting ingredients s such as garnish, ornaments, sauces, and dishes must have special

Highlight Key Ingredient

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