Course: Mastering the Culinary Art of Plating

As you can see your plate is your canvas, you should try to create a picture of visual beauty. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different components using textures, flavours, …

Being prepared and planning is probably the most important aspect of successful plating. I usually decide what I am going to cook or bake first, then decide how I am …

Another frequent question is what shaped plate do you use? Nowadays there are so many shapes of plates that can be used. They are either suited to a theme or …

Once you have decided on your menu and which plate you would like to use for serving, you must then decide on the design of the plate. A very traditional …

One of the questions I often get asked is how do you decide on what to plate up? This is all in the planning stage. Make sure that your menu …

Hi, I am Chef Andy, Executive Chef at the International Culinary Studio and I am your mentor during this short course on The Art of Plating.

Once I have my design, I start plating according to the following steps. I first place ingredients, such as mashed potatoes or purees, on the dish before the main “hero” …

Well done, we hope you enjoyed plating your main and dessert. So, here are my Top Ten Tips for Plating: Plan your menu. Choose the appropriate plate for serving. Consider …