Boxing a table - Mastering the Art

Course Overview

A badly boxed tablecloth looks worse than just throwing a cloth over! and over the years companies have turned to using commercial presentation styles as they are easier to use and reduces training. However, a professionally boxed cloth looks great and the skill is still in demand primarily in meetings and events for wedding top tables, buffet tables and conferences.

Food service operators are increasingly facing pressure to allocate time for training new team members, and using this module supports quick internal job training processes by developing knowledge and understanding and allowing people to learn at their own pace. Together we create confident and professional team members!

Step-by-step guides, videos and interactive elements are used to aid the learning process and if learners can access a cloth and a table they will gain the most by joining in!

Get ready! considers selecting the cloth and checking the table – important first steps.

A step by step guide using videos and images demonstrate how to position the cloth and the boxing technique including adjusting the cloth, emphasising the standards for each step to create a professionally boxed corner. A final section considers ready made versions and the importance of standards. Each section encourages learners to have ideas on how they can improve and has a downloadable action plan. There is an end quiz of 16 questions ensuring learners know key standards.

 Key benefits of this module:

• Select cloths suitable to box
  
• Know the importance of storing cloths carefully
  
• Carry out checks on the table before boxing
  
• Position the cloth correctly
  
• Know the key steps to box a tablecloth
  
• Understand the importance of safety, hygiene and presentation standards
  
• Know the standards of using ready made skirting and stretch cloths
  
• With practice, become confident at achieving crisp, neat corners!