Food Presentation Tips
Food presentation is as important as taste, texture, and smell. One way to differentiate yourself in the catering business is to excel at food presentation. This means that your plated dishes, food stations, and buffets will stand out from the rest. You're creating a whole atmosphere and experience for guests to enjoy, and presenting the food in an unforgettable way adds to the event.
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Be creative with food presentation. Gather ideas from magazines, cookbooks, and other food-merchandising displays you may see elsewhere. Keep photos and sketches in a “Food Display” notebook. Use fresh vegetables, produce, and herbs to spruce up your displays. Colored cauliflower or a display of fresh wild mushrooms can enliven a salad or soup display.
Design is a critical element in party catering. Make sure you have the right equipment for displaying your food. Many caterers add height on buffet tables by covering upside-down containers with table linens, but there are attractive, affordable accessories on the market that are specifically made for the job.
The Florida-based company Front of the House, for example, sells three attractive height-adding buffet products. The company's metal risers are manufactured with a brushed chrome finish that will complement any décor. To display the latest cutting-edge trend of small bites, you can use Front of the House's slanted bowl holder. The holder offers an alternative to flat food presentation.
