(a) State the use of each of the following items on a dining table. (i) Place card (ii) Wine list (iii) Napkin (b)i List the two classes of table service (i...

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(a) Use of each item on a dining table

• (i) Place card: It shows the name and seating position of a particular guest so that each person sits at the place assigned to them.
• (ii) Wine list: It presents the range of wines and other drinks available, with their prices, so that the customer can make a choice.
• (iii) Napkin (serviette): It protects the guest's clothing and is used to wipe the mouth and hands during the meal; it also adds decoration to the cover.

(b)(i) Two classes of table service

• Silver (English) service
• Plate (American) service

(b)(ii) One example

In silver service the waiter serves the food from a flat or dish onto the guest's plate at the table using a service spoon and fork.

(c) Two types of spoons used in the service area

• Table (service) spoon
• Dessert spoon (soup spoon or tea spoon also acceptable)