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Food Plating Techniques

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is a fundamental element of plating?

a)

Color

b)

Texture

c)

Shape

d)

All of the above.

2.

Fill in the blank: To demonstrate the major steps of food plating, one must first understand the importance of _______.

a)

Ingredients

b)

Presentation

c)

Cooking

d)

Cleaning

3.

Which of the following is an example of a plating style?

a)

Classic

b)

Free form

c)

Asian style

d)

All of the above.

4.

Keeping up to date with the latest plating trends can be done by ______.

a)

watching cooking shows

b)

dining out and reading food magazines

c)

attending cooking classes

d)

browsing social media

5.

What does providing a variety of texture in food presentation help to create?

a)

A uniform look

b)

An exciting variety in mouthfeel

c)

A single flavor

d)

A dull appearance

6.

Having several ingredients can ______ a dish.

a)

enhance

b)

clutter

c)

simplify

d)

beautify

7.

Fill in the blank: Developing a nutritionally-balanced dish involves the right proportions of protein, carbohydrates, and ________ on the plate.

a)

Fruits

b)

Vegetables

c)

Dairy

d)

Grains

8.

Fill in the blank: Developing a balanced dish requires the right proportions of protein, carbohydrates, and ________.

a)

Sugars

b)

Vegetables

c)

Fats

d)

Salts

9.

Fill in the blank: A dish should include a main item and ________ elements such as vegetables, sauces, and garnishes.

a)

supporting

b)

main

c)

optional

d)

unnecessary

10.

Which of the following plating techniques can create a sense of height and dimension on a plate?

a)

Spreading food flat

b)

Stacking food vertically

c)

Placing food in a single layer

d)

Arranging food in a circle

11.

What is an example of common food plating tools?

a)
Measuring cups
b)

Tweezers

c)
Chopsticks
d)

Measuring spoon

12.

What should you avoid when plating food?

a)

Overcrowding the plate

b)
Serving food at the wrong temperature
c)
Plating food in a single layer only
d)
Using too many colors on the plate
13.

People eat with what first?

a)

Eyes

b)
Spoons
c)
Forks
d)
Hands
14.

The focal point of a plate is usually the...?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Garnish

c)

Sauce

d)

Protein

15.

Serving vessels are chosen based on...?

a)
The size of the table.
b)

The type of food

c)
The season of the year.
d)

The restaurant