Summary.
A few decades ago Australians would set their fine china dinner set on a crisp white linen table cloth for their formal diners. These were were served in the dining room and always ended up with a cup of tea.
Formal dinners were for special occasions, lasting for many courses over many hours. The table would commence with the entire selection of tableware for all of the courses and be cleared along the way after each course had finished.
These days formal dinners are consumed as often, and when they are they have been simplified to correspond with our modern society.
A few decades ago it was not very common for women to have an occupation after they had children, their primary role was to take care of the family. With working families having busy and irregular schedules family traditions have changed, with many families living in open plan houses combining the kitchen and living areas rather than having a formal sit down dining room. Today some families don't even use a table or dining set for dinner times, and instead consume the meal in front of the Tv or computer.
Technology and social changes have resulted in a wider selection of table setting options. Crockery and cutlery that are microwave and dishwasher safe are now available and plastic items are commonly used for outdoor dining. Trends in table setting correlate with our access to cuisine and utensils from other cultures.
Formal dinners were for special occasions, lasting for many courses over many hours. The table would commence with the entire selection of tableware for all of the courses and be cleared along the way after each course had finished.
These days formal dinners are consumed as often, and when they are they have been simplified to correspond with our modern society.
A few decades ago it was not very common for women to have an occupation after they had children, their primary role was to take care of the family. With working families having busy and irregular schedules family traditions have changed, with many families living in open plan houses combining the kitchen and living areas rather than having a formal sit down dining room. Today some families don't even use a table or dining set for dinner times, and instead consume the meal in front of the Tv or computer.
Technology and social changes have resulted in a wider selection of table setting options. Crockery and cutlery that are microwave and dishwasher safe are now available and plastic items are commonly used for outdoor dining. Trends in table setting correlate with our access to cuisine and utensils from other cultures.
Task 10: Trends in Table Setting
1. Do a google images search on 'Table setting'
2. Compile a slide show consisting of at least 5 different table settings. State in the caption the occasion and venue they would be suitable for.
2. Compile a slide show consisting of at least 5 different table settings. State in the caption the occasion and venue they would be suitable for.