Arranging Food Beautifully: Tray and Steam Table Art (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "To create a beautiful and appetizing tray, table or hot line, weave the elements of art into your theme, menu, and party planning..." (more)
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The first book to tackle the art of food presentation in volume—simple, easy steps to creating appetizing arrays in quantity

Whether at a private party, local deli, or any cafeteria, most of us have felt our appetite wilt when confronted with a hodgepodge of limp, lackluster fare dished out on utilitarian platters. With Arranging Food Beautifully, that sinking feeling can be a thing of the past. This unique book shows how having limited time to prepare food in quantity doesn't mean having to sacrifice appetizing presentation and mouthwatering allure. It shares practical and effective techniques for presenting hot and cold food attractively on trays, buffets, and steam table lines, clearly illustrated with simple, step-by-step instructions and photographs that make the job easy. The book also includes helpful tips on food arrangement, garnishing, and much more.

From the Back Cover

Quantity food presentation made easy . . . and irresistible!

When it comes to preparing and presenting food in quantity, having limited time or resources doesnt have to mean limiting the imagination—if you know the secrets of Arranging Food Beautifully.

This unique guide equips you with a stunning array of practical and effective techniques for presenting hot and cold food attractively on trays, buffets, and steam table lines. Expertly blending art and skill, it shares countless ideas on how to use color, composition, texture, props, and garnishes to enhance the presentation of items from every part of the menu. Whether you work in a catering, deli, institutional, hospitality, or other foodservice setting, youll delight in these simple suggestions that take minutes and cost pennies. Clear step-by-step instructions, plus dozens of how-to illustrations and photographs make the job easy, and taste panel–approved recipes show you exactly how to get started. From tasteful touches to bold thematic inspiration, youll find a cornucopia of creative possibilities in Arranging Food Beautifully.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (April 26, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471283010
• ISBN-13: 978-0471283010
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #284,224 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More Text than Photo's, August 5, 2000

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Arranging Food Beautifully is an interesting book but not what I expected. I had hoped to learn tips on presentation and view actual table settings however the content contains more recipes than tips. The recipes are great, and the few photos that are included are helpful, but I would classify this more as a cookbook than a table setting book.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Arranging Food Beautifully, September 6, 2000

By A Customer

I am starting a catering business and I was looking for a book which was focused on presenting foods on the buffet table. This book did include several helpful photographs but the book had too many receipes and not enough helpful hints on presentation.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not especially helpful with garnishing, September 6, 2001

By	Patricia A. Wawrzynowicz "saizct" (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

I agree with the other reviewer. While this is a lovely book, it was not what I was expecting or hoping for. I found it lacking in illustrations.