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Nothing tells others that you are refined and sophisticated quite like knowing how to set a dinner table. If you know how to properly lay down a dinner set and all the associated items, you are telling others that you are not only knowledgeable, but that you care enough about them to provide not only a fine meal, but fine surroundings. In this article we will be outlining the steps required to set a dinner table for your family and friends.

Setting a Basic Table

Here are the basics with which you can start. Depending upon the type of dinner party you are planning, you can add to these basics.

a) For starters you need to determine how many people are going to attend your little gathering. The rule is one place setting per person, so ensure that you have enough space (and chairs) to accommodate them.

b) Now, place the dinner plate in the center of the place setting. This dinner plate will be the focal point around which all the other items will be placed.

c) The utensils (i.e.: knife, fork, and spoon) are arranged around the dinner plate in the order in which they will be used. To the left of the dinner plate goes the fork. To the right of the dinner plate goes the knife and spoon. The knife is placed close to the dinner plate with the cutting edge pointing towards it. The spoon goes alongside the knife.

d) Next comes the glass for water. Place this directly above the knife.

e) If you have napkins available, place them under the forks.

Setting for an Informal Dinner

If the dinner party you are planning is informal, you can just start with the basics and add to them. Here are a few pointers:

a) If you are going to be serving a salad, you will need a place for the salad fork. It should go to the left of the dinner fork (which you laid down during the basics).

b) Soup makes a great addition to a meal. If you are planning on having soup, the soup bowl goes directly on top of the dinner plate. The soup spoon goes to the right of the spoon that you positioned during the basics.

c) Bread and butter and salad knifes are the next items to go down. They should be positioned directly to the left of the forks. Butter plates, if you have them, go directly above the dinner plate. Butter knives go on top of the butter plate.

d) The cup and saucer come next. Put them directly above the spoons. The handle of the cup should point towards the right. Wine or water glasses go to the left of the coffee cup.

Formal Dinner Settings

The formal dinner setting is the most elaborate setting of all, but there is nothing to worry about…we will explain all the steps to you. You merely need to follow the guidelines for an informal dinner setting, and build upon it. Here is the additional information you need:

a) If you are planning on serving both red and white wine, you will need two wine glasses…one for each type. They go next to the water glasses that you have already positioned.

b) Beverage, soup, or dessert spoons should be placed to the immediate right of the knife. Alternately, they can be brought to the table when the soup or dessert is served.

c) A centerpiece not only looks nice, it is a great conversation piece. If you can’t find an appropriate one, you could always create one (if you are artistic that is).

Ahhh…you are finished. Well done! Pat yourself on your back and sit back and examine all your fine work. Your dinner set looks nice don’t you think? All you need to do now is cook up some great food, and serve your guests. Let the partying begin!

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