A serving appears to be skimpy if there is an overcrowding of food items on a small plate.

Combining food items having contrasting texture is discouraged.

Planning for the portion size is necessary when costing a product.

Accompaniments may improve the appearance and flavor of the

appetizer.

Well balanced serving has food items that are arranged with

large gaps.

Fried asparagus can be accompanied with hollandaise sauce or vinaigrette.

Vinaigrette is good accompaniment for sweet potato chips.

Appetizers with complex arrangement are neat to look at and easy to serve.

Food items should touch the rim of the plate if you are

highlighting the key ingredients.

Uncut portion of the main food ingredient can be used as a centerpiece   for appetizers.

To give color to the dish, food items may be drown completely

with sauce to bring

Only silver and glasswares can be used in presenting

appetizers.

Centerpiece can only be placed at the centermost part of the

platter.

 Slices or serving portion can be arranged in curved lines.