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Plating Strategies

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

Why are plating techniques important to learn in a culinary class?

a)

Plating makes the food taste better.

b)

Plating isn't important actually.

c)

We eat with our eyes.

2.

What type of plating technique is featured in this photo?

a)

geometric lines

b)

schmear

c)

dots

d)

splatter

3.

The color of yellow on a plate symbolizes...

a)

healthy/natural

b)

magical/mystical

c)

earthiness/soil

d)

joy/optimism

4.

According to research, how many different items do people prefer on a plate?

a)

an odd number of items

b)

an even number of items

c)

The quantity doesn't matter one way or another.

d)

an odd number for lunch and even number for dinner

5.

When it comes to portions, best practice is to completely fill the plate such as what you see in this photo.

a)

true

b)

false

c)

doesn't matter

6.

When it comes to food, the color green usually symbolizes...

a)

elegance and sophistication

b)

germs and illness

c)

happiness and joy

d)

health and nature

7.

What plating strategy is demonstrated in this photo?

a)

dots

b)

swoosh

c)

squiggle

d)

lines

8.

A plating tool that allows you to place small items on the plate accurately is...

a)

tongs

b)

tweezers

c)

scissors

d)

spatula

9.

The best tool one can use to make small dots on a plate is...

a)

microplane

b)

tablespoon

c)

ladle

d)

squeeze bottle

10.

When it comes to the rim of the plate, what does one need to remember to do?

a)

all garnish should go on the plate's rim

b)

wipe it down so there are no spills or crumbs

c)

cover the rim of the plate with food

11.

What plating strategy do you see demonstrated in this photo?

a)

dots

b)

swirl

c)

swoosh

d)

stacking

12.

The verb form of the word garnish means...

a)

to reheat food

b)

to decorate or embellish something (especially food)

c)

to weigh food

d)

to classify food

13.

When it comes to garnishing a plate, which statement is the most accurate?

a)

Ensure that the garnish matches the food being featured.

b)

Ensure that the garnish is very small in size.

c)

Ensure that the garnish is served cold.

d)

Ensure that the garnish is edible.

14.

What does purple food symbolize?

a)

mystery, magic, royalty

b)

hope, optimism, joy

c)

fear, uncertainty

d)

nature, health

15.

What plating technique is being demonstrated in this photo?

a)

swoosh

b)

stacking

c)

spiral

d)

schmear

16.

Having different colors on the plate beautifies the presentation.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

If you use the clock formula for plating, where would the vegetables go?

a)

between 3 and 6 o'clock

b)

between 6 and 9 o'clock

c)

between 9 and 12 o'clock

d)

between 12 and 3 o'clock

18.

What is wrong with the plating in this photo?

a)

nothing is wrong...it looks delicious

b)

the food is not cooked properly

c)

the portions are too small

d)

it has a lack of different colors

19.

What type of plating technique is demonstrated in the photo?

a)

swoosh

b)

dots

c)

drizzle

d)

stamp

20.

Which type of cuisine is known for its beautiful, immaculately prepared food that is presented with great attention to detail?

a)

Scandinavian

b)

Russian food

c)

Japanese food

d)

British food