Our Guide to a Plated Meal

OUR GUIDE TO A PLATED MEAL

Pre-plating is trending this year! To avoid the long buffet line inyour kitchen, dish out perfectly portioned meals filled with allyour festive favourites. Here are some tips and tricks from ourresident plating expert (and culinary development chef), Raj,on how to serve a well-balanced plate for your guests.

Great food will speak for itself. The presentation should be natural without being messy or too arranged.

Plate the potatoes first; they hold heat longest and will absorb the turkey’s flavourful juices.

Serve sauce on the side so your guests can choose how much they want.

Rest meat for 15 minutes before carving to lock- in moisture.

When it comes to a beautifully plated meal, contrasting colours are key. Try including bright produce or herbs on your plate for a vibrant burst of colour.

It's not just what's on the plate that matters; dishware brings style and colour to your dinner table, too!

Choose a plate large enough to prevent overcrowding in a colour that enhances your food’s natural tones. Here, the dark plate makes the turkey and vegetables’ fall colours pop.