Present Food By Lauren Bricknell
2. Concept Map outlining important tips/information about presenting food
3. 6 Pictures of food displaying excellent food presentation. Write a paragraph outlining key presentation features for each.
This food item is stacked with the sauce in shape detailing (current food presentation trend). With the main meal centred in plate with appropriate ‘crunchy’ garnish to complement the soft texture of the meal. The plate is a white plate with no chips and also is a clean plate. This meal features a green, this garish creates contrast between the ‘hot’ colours used in the meal and the ‘cool’ green garnish. One of the most important features this meal shows is that the rim is free of sauce
This meal features Contrasting Colours of Yellow and Red, on a White plate free of chips. The yellow and red sauce detailing is continuing the colour theme. The red sauce detail adds a pop of colour giving the meal personality. The cream on top of tart links in the plates colour this cream is also slightly burnt which creates contrast with the soft tart filling. This meal has an appropriate portion size for 1 person
This meal features a Japanse style meal, this japanse aspect carries on into the other aspects of the meal such as ; Square Japanese style plate and the Chop sticks provided. The meal features a magnificent Chili flower Garnish this is creating contrast with meals flavours and colours. Also note of how carefully the Stir Fry is placed on plate this making it look fresh and appealing. The plate is also chip free and the rim of the plate is free from food or sauce leaking
The meal features a Square plate which is Contrasting with the round main meal served. The Chocolate swirl garnish that features on the mail meal is a contrasting texture with the soft cake. The Coco powder detail that is found on the plate is linking the chocolate themed garnishes that are present. We can see that this meal is following food presentation trends such as Stacked Food and accompanies a Fresh fruit Garnishing . This Plate is Chip free and the portion size is Appropriate for 1 person.
This meal features the present food presentation trend of Stacked Food and Food placed in the centre of plate. This food shows a clear example of a clear line of symmetry in a meal, which is appealing to the eye. The strawberry sauce on side allowing for the contrast in palette, and the icing sugar covers half of the main item for an appealing visual effect. The strawberries used to add flavour to the otherwise bland meal and also added as a garnish. The Crackers are cut into the same uniform shape and this is also present with the icecream. The plate is free of chips/cracks.
The Food is stacked which follows a food presentation trend. The meal features a corresponding green colour used to add visual contrast between the main meal colours and the white plate making the meal look very fresh. Note that the g reen sauce is carefully placed in a spiral around food, this draws the consumers eyes directly to the food and is also another food presentation trend. The meal is clearly placed in centre of place with Small pieces of pineapple resting in centre of plate filling up dead space. Finally, the Plate free of chips/cracks
4) 1 Picture of food showing poor presentation. Explain why in 1 paragraph.
The food is spilling over the rim of the plate The sauce is spilt on the rim The food looks unappetising and over cooked The green and brown colours don't coordinate The sauce looks lumpy and unappetising The food has not been place properly The food is soaking in sauce The meat is bearly visable.
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6) 5 pictures of different Garnishes. Label Each.
Strawberry Fan
Chocolate Curls
Chilli Flower
Tomato Rose
Carrot Curls
7) List 5 Tools that are useful when preparing garnishes, include pictures of garnishing tools.
Zester
Vegetable Peeler
Parisienne cutter/Melon Baller
Piping Bag and Nozzles
Sifter