Lifetime 22119 Folding Picnic Table Instructions

Lifetime 22119 Folding Picnic Table

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Formal Table Setting Set
• Includes: Chargers, Dinner Plates, Place Mats, Tablecloths, Stemless Glassware, Red Wine Glasses, Soup Bowls, Salad Bowls, Dessert Spoons, Dessert Forks

Description
The Formal Table Setting Set provides everything you need to set a formal table for any occasion. Whether you prefer a formal or informal setting, this set allows you to customize your table arrangement. The set includes chargers, dinner plates, place mats, tablecloths, stemless glassware, red wine glasses, soup bowls, salad bowls, dessert spoons, and dessert forks.

Features

• Versatile: Can be used for formal or informal table settings
• Customizable: Swappable chargers, dinner plates, and place mats
• Includes all necessary components for a complete table setting
• Stemless glassware for a modern touch

Product Usage

Basic Formal Table Setup

To set a basic formal table:

1. Place the charger in the center of the place setting.
2. Position the dinner plate on top of the charger.
3. If desired, use a tablecloth or place a mat underneath the charger and dinner plate.
4. Add stemless glassware to the right of the dinner plate.
5. Place the red wine glass above the stemless glassware (optional if not serving red wine).

Setting the Table for Soup

To set the table for soup:

1. Follow the steps for the basic formal table setup.
2. Add a soup bowl on top of the charger.
3. Keep all other pieces of the setting the same as in the basic step.

Setting the Table for the Main Course
To set the table for the main course:

1. Follow the steps for the basic formal table setup.
2. Replace the soup bowl with a salad bowl if not serving soup.

Eating Dessert
When it’s time for dessert:

• Depending on the dessert, use either the dessert spoon or the dessert fork to eat the final meal. Or both.
• Dessert can be enjoyed leisurely, combining bites with conversation or sips of tea, water, or wine.
• For dessert wines like port and sherry, use smaller, compact glasses for easier sipping.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use this set for informal occasions?
  A: Yes, this set is versatile and can be used for both formal and informal table settings.

• Q: Can I mix and match different components of the set?
  A: Absolutely! You can swap out chargers for dinner plates, use place mats instead of tablecloths, or even opt for stemless glassware over stemmed glassware to customize your table arrangement.

• Q: What if I’m not serving soup?
  A: If you’re not serving soup, you can serve a salad in its place. Simply replace the soup bowl with a salad bowl in the table setup.

• Q: How should I eat dessert?
  A: Depending on the dessert, you can use either the dessert spoon or the dessert fork, or even both. Enjoy your dessert leisurely, combining bites with conversation or sips of tea, water, or wine.

• Q: Are there specific glasses for dessert wines?
  A: Yes, dessert wines like port and sherry are typically served in smaller, compact glasses to enhance the sipping experience.

Everything You Need to Set a Formal Table

In order to efficiently make a formal table setting, here are the tools you’ll need to create each type of setting:

• Linens, such as a tablecloth & napkins (paper napkins okay as well)
• Napkin rings
• Glassware (red or white wine glasses, water glasses, champagne flutes)
• Silverware (dinner, salad, or dessert forks; soup or dessert spoons; dinner knives)
• Specialty silverware (butter knives, etc.)
• Plates (dinner, salad, bread, or dessert)
• Specialty dinnerware (teacups, saucers, etc.)
• Chargers
• Soup or salad bowls
• Placemats (optional)

Tip:
You can be as formal or informal as you want, swapping out chargers for dinner plates, using placemats instead of tablecloths, or even opting for stemless over stemmed glassware.

Basic Formal Table Setup

Although formally setting the table may seem daunting, with the many pieces and rules to follow, once you’ve learned the basics, it gets easier as you go. Soon, you’ll be ready to entertain in style.

What you’ll need at each place setting:

• Charger
• Napkin and napkin ring
• Bread plate
• Butter knife
• Water glass
• White wine glass
• Red wine glass
• Dinner fork
• Salad fork
• Dinner knife
• Soup spoon
• Dessert spoon
• Dessert fork

Refer to the above image to further help you build your basic table setting. First, place down the charger. Next, insert the napkin into the napkin ring and lay flat on the charger. Place your dinner and salad forks on the left side of the charger, making sure the dinner fork is closest to the charger, with the knife and spoon on the right side of the charger. The knife should be closest to the charger, with the blade facing inward toward the plate. Above the charger, add the dessert fork, then above that, the dessert spoon. Lay down the bread plate to the left, diagonally, of the charger, directly above the dinner and salad forks, and to the left of the dessert spoon and fork. Place the butter knife atop the bread plate. Finally, grab your water glass, red wine glass, and white wine glass and place them down so they’re to the right, diagonally, of the charger, but above the dinner knife and dinner spoon, and to the right of the dessert spoon and fork. Once everything has been placed, and matches what’s shown in the image, you’ve completed a basic formal table setting.

Tip:
If you are only serving white wine, you can forgo the red wine glass.

Setting the Table for Soup

For eating soup, you will mimic the format of the table setting shown in section 2. But now, you’ll add a soup bowl to the mix, and set it on top of the charger. All other pieces of the setting remain the same as in the basic step.

What you’ll need at each place setting:

• Charger
• Soup bowl
• Napkin
• Bread plate
• Butter knife
• Water glass
• White wine glass
• Red wine glass
• Dinner fork
• Salad fork
• Dinner knife
• Soup spoon
• Dessert spoon
• Dessert fork

Remember to use your soup spoon when eating soup, and not your dessert spoon. It’s little rules like this that truly make a formal table setting. Once you’ve used your soup spoon to finish your soup, lay your soup spoon down on the upper right-hand corner of the charger to indicate you’ve finished your meal. If the soup is being served on a plate, instead place the soup spoon in the bowl once you’re done with your meal. This will tell the server that you’re done, and they will remove your bowl and soup spoon. If you are your own server, you can remove the bowl and spoon from your charger.

Tip:
If you are not serving soup, a salad can be served in its place.

Setting the Table for the Main Course

Now that the soup has been cleared from your setting, you should still have most of your original setting in place, minus the soup spoon. At this point, a plate will be brought out (or retrieved from the kitchen) and placed on top of the charger to begin the main meal. Eat the main course using the dinner fork and knife.

What you’ll need at each place setting:

• Charger
• Dinner plate
• Napkin and napkin ring
• Bread plate
• Butter knife
• Water glass
• White wine glass
• Red wine glass
• Dinner fork
• Salad fork
• Dinner knife
• Dessert spoon
• Dessert fork

Tip:
As you eat, don’t forget to sip your drinks and eat some bread.

Setting the Table for Salad

You will again follow the setting format shown in section 2, but now minus the soup spoon, dinner fork, and dinner knife. The main difference in setting this time will be what’s in the center of the charger. You will place your salad plate in the center of the charger and use the salad fork to the left of your charger to eat it. Once the salad is complete, the salad plate, salad fork, bread plate, butter knife, and both wine glasses should be removed. Now, you’re ready for dessert.

What you’ll need at each place setting:

• Charger
• Salad plate
• Napkin and napkin ring
• Bread plate
• Butter knife
• Water glass
• White wine glass
• Red wine glass
• Salad fork
• Dessert spoon
• Dessert fork

Tip:
Keep a pepper mill nearby in case guests prefer freshly ground pepper on their foods.

Setting the Table for Dessert

Now, your setting has dwindled somewhat. But now you’re ready for dessert! At this point, you’ll need to bring out a dessert plate, teacup and tea saucer. The dessert plate goes directly on the charger, while the saucer and teacup are laid down to your right, far enough away from your moving arms. In typical formal settings, the dessert is oftentimes accompanied by some tea. However, some like to have dessert wine instead, so the drink choice is up to you.

What you’ll need at each place setting:

• Charger
• Dessert plate
• Napkin and napkin ring
• Teacup and saucer
• Water glass
• Dessert spoon
• Dessert fork

Depending on the dessert, use either the dessert spoon or the dessert fork to eat the final meal. Or both. Since this is the last course of the evening, dessert can be eaten leisurely, intermingling bites with conversation or even sips of tea, water, or wine.

Tip:
Dessert wines like port and sherry are served in smaller, compact glasses so they are easier to sip.

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