Yes, this is the way we set the dinner table at my house every night. I have a Ph.D in washing dishes.

@raphaeljones8190

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! I thought that these were fake but I tried it myself and got my social security stolen and my bank account drained!

@annabelgrace1267

3 жыл бұрын

PhD. Pssh! I became so good at it that they added another letter. PPhD.

@lulamabonani5834

2 жыл бұрын

😂💞

@karimhamed3838

2 жыл бұрын

@@annabelgrace1267 i dont get it😭😂

@gabyv8

2 жыл бұрын

I didn't realized there was someone else in the world with a PhD in washing dishes! It's a pleasure to meet a colleague!

Small details make a difference: don't forget to polish the glasses to remove streaks, and iron press the table cloth to remove wrinkles...

@ER-lj3de

Жыл бұрын

First thing I noticed on this video was the wrinkled tablecloth

@jeanlow129

6 ай бұрын

@@ER-lj3de Yes, the wrinkled tablecloth was the first thing I noticed too.

I live alone yet I still do this and dress formal and talk to invisible people with waltz music in the background

@Lughnerson

2 жыл бұрын

My kind of girl.

@fujoshirants9609

2 жыл бұрын

May I suggest Vivaldi's spring ? You will feel so expensive.

@cleokarma7818

Жыл бұрын

Really !

My employer told me I set her table wrong. I explain I learned how to set a proper table from a English Butler...meaning watching this video. Thank you!

@Chahlie

2 жыл бұрын

Lesson number one when working in a private household- do whatever the principal wants. That's what they pay you for....

@iamyoda7917

2 жыл бұрын

The boss makes rules. You argue, you will lose.

My mother taught me how to set a table. Only at thanksgiving and Christmas,the table always looked lovely.

As a former banquet server, to be honest I don't mind seeing the creases on a table cloth. At a large event, I love to see all the tables linened perfectly, with the center seam running 12 o'clock and square to the room and emphasizing that all the table cloths are on the tables clocked perfectly and evenly. And the creases indicate to me that the table cloth is professionally cleaned and pressed, like a starched shirt. Otherwise, I am appalled when working with younger staff who can't tell when a table cloth is crooked on the table, or even upside-down!

@iamyoda7917

2 жыл бұрын

Just curious, do servers have to carry all main courses one trip from kitchen to the table? I was at a cruise ship main dining room, a waiter carried 10+ plates with covers and walked fast than a regular guest.

@Chahlie

2 жыл бұрын

Former housekeeper here and something that drove me mad was people who ironed creases into the tablecloths/napkins. No. It looks like it came from a machine or fresh from the packaging. My other peeve was tags- on washcloths, on cushions, on anything.

Everybody is complaining about the table cloth and others are questioning whether the dishes are washed. I believe that the point of these videos is to show how he does his job.

@TheRoyalButler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

I watched this video to brush up on table settings and learned where the expression "rule of thumb" came from instead.

Rule number one for laying the table for dinner: Use a starched and properly ironed table cloth.

Our Royal Butler could hardly request his Host to iron their tablecloth before he filmed it for us. My best guess he was as distraught as some commenters appear. Check out our Royal Butler's Own white linen tablecloth he laid out in his back garden.

That creased tablecloth is killing me.

"Are these all for me?" - "Just work your way from the outside in!"

@tseamus8288

4 жыл бұрын

Draw me like one of your french girls...

where is the iron for the table cloth

I love all your videos! So relaxing and breathtaking! I made the table by your pattern and it came out absolutely fantastic! Thank you!!

I once attended a formal dinner that was something of a challenge. There was a total of 12 pieces of flatware each for its own purpose, of course. There were a large number of glasses at each place but none for port. That was served in the library. The staff were then able to clear the table at an unhurried pace without having to negotiate the obstacles of guests.

The guy is nice. Why so rude in comments?

So beautiful and timeless! Thank you.

Bravo , magnifique, extraordinaire, un véritable professionnel. Merci beaucoup. Thank you very much

Manners Maketh Man. Thank you Grant Harrold for sharing your expertise.

I just love it. Beautiful presentation. 👏👏👏👏👏🌷

The table looks lovely. Thank you for the video. fx

@TheRoyalButler

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Personally, I like a large charger plate at each place setting, beneath the napkin. The charger plate remains there and will make the guests less worried about dirtying the white table cloth.

@danielbillingsley74

5 жыл бұрын

sutherland9 I like chargers as well. They seem to be an American thing. And they look good for formal or more informal, whimsical table settings (check out Charlotte Moss or Alex Papachrostidis table setting videos from Quintessence- they make this look minimalist!!)

@caligulalonghbottom2629

5 жыл бұрын

@@danielbillingsley74 i like them as well since without them, there is a big void of space when courses are removed...

@PaulHaigh072

4 жыл бұрын

I make a point of spilling red wine or the soup almost immediately, so that my guests feel that they can relax.

@sutherland9

4 жыл бұрын

@@PaulHaigh072 I just shared your posting with my butler and we both had a jolly laugh.

Props to the trumpet player in the background music! Some HIGH sustained playing. Very difficult!

Aside from the forest of glasses (we did one water and one wine glass) and the mustard this is exactly how my mother taught us a table was to be set. We also didn't have dessert forks and spoons placed above the plate. Usually the main course was cleared and dessert brought from the kitchen with its cutlery. I guess if you knock your glass over it's kind of a disaster, huh? Looks beautiful 😊

@fujoshirants9609

2 жыл бұрын

I guess different countries place cutlery differently.

@pato424

Жыл бұрын

I believe when they clear plates to bring some other stuff is Russian style etiquette, and when everything is brought at the same time is “old school” which is the French style. That’s why so many things on the table.

Pure art 🎨🖼️🍽️❤️

Thank you for showing us how its properly done. Its not something everyone is accustomed to

Everything's the way I was taught. The only difference is that I learned the water glass is the one with the short stem and the white wine glass is the one you indicated was the water glass.

Absolutely beautiful. Well done. Thank you.

Be sure to also include alllll of those glass and utensil spots with the dinner table serving😂😂😂😂

as far as i know: a) butter knife is placed on the butter plate, on the top or from the right side pointed towards left (like the rest of the knifes), b) 3 glasses are just enough, water, white, red, they should be placed in a right angle, c) you never ever touch spoon, fork, knife by the part that goes into the mouth, and if possible also not by the handle, but by the "neck" - the part that is not touched nor "tasted" by the guest. How come all of these academies have different rules? They all say they know the right way, yet they do it somewhat differently.

@karenburrows9184

9 ай бұрын

Place settings vary by country, as well as traditional or modern, formal or casual. What you are describing is an American table setting. I do not believe he specified which setting he was using, but I do know it much resembles British semi-formal. Full formal settings have a lot more silver cutlery at the place settings.

This was a great demonstration of a formal table layout. Thank you for this. Great video it is probably why you have so many views! :D

Excellent video... Watched this for tips but found that I was pretty much bang on with my setting, however, I know that you commented that it would be rude to ask a host to iron a tablecloth, but, I may be wrong but I may have asked if they could have provided clean glasses, That haze seemed to me to by the haze you get from storage in a cupboard. If I was hosting, I would have been quite happy to have been notified prior to my guests sitting down to dine and have the wine tainted by a hazy glass, that they may need to be changed

This room reminds me of the Hotel Cour des loges in Lyon, magnificent thank you

Yes, I agree, the table cloth should be ironed. I was also taught that the blade of the knives, should be facing right.

@TheRoyalButler

4 жыл бұрын

Ruth Pearcey, the knives are never to the right ma’am, that would be ridiculous. No one uses knives from the blunt side as it would defeat the use of a knife. The tablecloths were already kindly put onto the large table by our host and I wouldn’t be so rude to complain they didn’t have one large one instead of smaller ones. Thank you for all your positive comments.

@ruthpearcey1440

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know about the knives. That makes sense. 😊

@ejohnson3131

4 жыл бұрын

Ruth Pearcey - blade of the knives always faces towards the plate.

@ejohnson3131

4 жыл бұрын

The creases show it's been ironed and starched, so it's fresh and crisp. A perfectly smooth tablecloth means it's been sitting on the table far too long, collecting dust.

@rbeasley2049

4 жыл бұрын

Ruth Pearcey thank you for the knife tip. To the right.

That's what you called style. I like the thumb idea 👍

Chucky cheese called - they want their dinner service back 😂😂😂😂

Why is this so good to watch!

@danielbillingsley74

5 жыл бұрын

The Scarlet Pimpernel It’s like porn for people with OCD.

@ejohnson3131

4 жыл бұрын

Because someone else has to wash all those dishes! 😂

Fleurs de Lys napkins !! So elegant… So chic … Regal etiquettes !

@kathleen1685

3 жыл бұрын

Lis

Exquisitely sofisticated

why is everyone complaining about a creased table cloth. My family would've just thrown the plates and silverware on the table and left it at that. We don't even have a table cloth

@monicacruz62

3 жыл бұрын

A very formal table always deserves a not creased tablecloth. But if the table is a very polished expensive one one could set the table with no linen tablecloth. It's a detail...but details speak volume.

@sirennoir258

3 жыл бұрын

I eat off of paper plates.

@chitwithac4487

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirennoir258 okay, you beat me

@neworleansnative8431

3 жыл бұрын

@@sirennoir258 How sad for you

Never Rimmed a spoon lol!!! I always set a table like this on special occasions for up to 10people he's correct you always have salad Forks for starters on the outside before you're dinner Forks Knives one always works from the outside in!!!! Thanks for the advice cheers regards from Stewy Hudson and Family Birmingham city England 🇬🇧

Anyone who tried it knows the pain of washing everything afterwards

@redrooster1908

2 жыл бұрын

For entertaining, I wash & polish everything and then set table. Then wash and pack and put away everything. I miss entertaining!

Can I ask, did the bread knife/side plate knife used to be placed in centre of side plate pointing same direction as main knife/fork? Wonder what's the most interesting piece of cutlery you think that some people are not sure how to use?! Is it the escargot holders? Or maybe the lobster cutlery? I love this I think it's because I did a diploma back in 1970s in food service, it's stayed with me. Some is so lovely and traditional. Such as flambe at the table and I love to watch those skills!

Bravo! learning a lot from your videos

@TheRoyalButler

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻

Don't the tableclothes require ironing? Everything looks perfect!

Wow the very helpful video 👍

Hey! Great video. It was a great help in my front of the house class final exam for culinary school. Though my textbooks cover a lot seeing how to set a cover really put all the pices together for myself. Thanks Best Regards.

@TheRoyalButler

3 жыл бұрын

Really good to hear sir! Hope you passed !

The videos are very helpful

Amazing

He should have ironed out all of the creases in the table cloth first. I wonder why he didn't do that?

@kashack80s

Жыл бұрын

because it's a tutorial, not a real dinner.

@petrzamostny3096

Жыл бұрын

They are there on purpose. Learn about dining.

@ebunny5

Жыл бұрын

​@@petrzamostny3096 He is trying to learn that is why he asked 🤷🏾‍♀️

Thank you! Most helpful!!! May 16, 2021

I just subscribed because these type of things are no longer taught, and it was a simple and effective video. Setting a table properly is everything even if your not royalty. Can’t wait to peruse through your other videos.

Everyone gets their own salt and pepper grinder? How classy!

the way all tables for meals should be presented.

Super informative

I love the video but I wonder shouldn't the table cloth be ironed before setting the table?

can you do a video on the different sized knives..I have two sizes in my silver box a regular length entree knife and a longer one. Also fish knives, cheese knives, dessert cake forks, salad forks boullion spoons, I want to use them correctly. Its great to see this because it really helps when entertaining. I love to buy the older sets of both silverware and tableware because all the proper plates and bowls, soup spoons are there...nothing worse than watching people eat a main meal with a teaspoon...thanx for posting

@gordonkirkland6092

5 жыл бұрын

Not Harrold, but as far as I know (and I'm no expert) the smaller set of cutlery is for your starter course, and the larger set is for cutlery.

@zararoyce319

5 жыл бұрын

OK, basically the smaller fork is going to be the salad fork the larger one is going to be for the main entrée and additionally depending on how elaborate the setting is there can be other forks and knives and spoons as well, for example, there is often times a fish for work there can also be a cocktail spoon and there is also dessert silverware so there could be a cake for Karina stands, I hope this helps, if you have any other questions feel free to ask and I’ll try to explain as best as I can

@Chahlie

2 жыл бұрын

If you've gotten ahold of some 'Victorian' silver there could be any number of odd utensils- the up and coming middle class liked to put on airs and be a bit too pretentious, hence a ridiculous amount of fiddly cutlery!

@firstwavepuresoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chahlie naaa...the right tool for the job...goes without saying. use a soup spoon instead of dessert spoon to avoid the liquid running over the edge and down your front. nothing to do with putting on airs. if you had a masala daba with large spoons ..you'd get the idea in no time. This is why they make 'honey' spoons in plastic, garlic presses and other gadgets to make things easier...

Thank you so much for your video

so nice i wish i can do those steps in my country

5 glasses? *HOW DRUNK DO YOU NEED TO BE?!*

@kashack80s

Жыл бұрын

Right! I'd skip the water glass :D

@boiman5401

8 ай бұрын

yub's joke

Do you have to go to school to learn how to set the table and other things that you have to do ? Also how long does it to take to set the table for six people? The napkins are folded so fancy. Very beautiful.

Bro you are awesome

A castle. A formal dinnerr. A talented butler. A chrome cutlery?

Please provide a video on table manners ty

Hello, is the white wine glass and water glass mixed up in the video?

Why did you run your finger over the spoon? Is that a last-second spot clean?

This will drive me crazy having all the cutlery and glasses on the table while I am trying to eat.

@hlw1306

5 ай бұрын

There would be hired help to serve, remove and replace dishes, glassware and utensils with each course. An indulgence from the host for the guests in these times.

Evreything Is perfect, except the napkin. No fancy Folding Is Needed. flat on table Is alot more subtle and elegant.

@vonpfrentsch

10 ай бұрын

and more hygienic.

You can use candles on the table but is it acceptable to use flowers?

@TheRoyalButler

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely ma’am

Such creases in the linens!

I am just a little bit confused with the wine glasses. There seemed to be other presentation available.❤️

Thank you.

A crease table cloth is a no no. Should be ironed first.

Good for big ppl too

I lay the table like this on special ocasions,Christmas,Easter,birthdays....

Do butlers wear tails or tuxedo if the household want and do any of your clients want that

That looks gorgeous yet impractical and visually crowded at the same time especially with all the glasses. I wouldn't drink champagne and red wine together, not the best combo for my stomach.

@Kachaknaini

5 күн бұрын

I don't drink alcohol so, I would need only the water glass.

I enjoyed the set up the learning the inch from the the end of the table..but these dishes look like they should be retired, and why was this table cloth not ironed...maybe this was just for the video

.... with a creased tablecloth!

@donglabong

3 жыл бұрын

...with a Freshly pressed fine linen tablecloth that might be older than you, and more valuable.

Gosh.. Englishmen are so eligant when they present anything.

Lovely

please more i need it

Why is the table cloth so wrinkled?

@Herr_Flick_of_ze_Gestapo

2 жыл бұрын

looks like the dog dragged it into his basket and had a nice sleep on it.

If you are inviting many people on a to a fine dine, 1) what is the MINIMUM distance required from center of plate to your nearest neighbor plate.... 2) what is the standard width of the dining chair?

@zararoyce319

5 жыл бұрын

There is no standard width for a chair that would just depend on the type of table and chairs that you have there’s all different styles and sizes obviously, there is no specific rules about the distance between each setting but you just want to make sure that everything is nice and symmetrical all throughout the table and that people will have enough room to sit down comfortably, also take into account the space for the butter dish and all of that, I would say it’s always better to give a little bit more distance than not enough because you don’t want people bumping each other usually add a standard round table for a banquet or something if you know what I’m talking about, it usually seats eight up to 10 people that’s usually what is most common at one of those typical round tables it will usually be eight people or 10 people no more than that

Song??

I love this background music！Where Can I find it.

@carlosmiguellombardo1671

4 жыл бұрын

what is title of this music . please?

Creased tabled cloth is a sight, cutlery and glass ware looks like it came from a very busy cafe, very worn, glasses even looked dirty.

@MsMesem

3 жыл бұрын

I guess he is showing the basis of placement... the materials have come from the catering department of the castle I'd say and are thus used for all kinds of events. I mean look at the salt and peppers; should be china or silver.

A proper butler would be assured that the table linen would not have creases. I realize this is a "demo". However, let's do it correctly.

@nanamole

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, the glasses I thought looked spotty ?

@gschady

6 жыл бұрын

tut TUT .. simply droll lovey, if I do say! "And she stepped on the ball" hehe haha

@thekingsdaughter4233

5 жыл бұрын

B Perry ONE crease down the center is considered proper.

@ejohnson3131

4 жыл бұрын

The creases show it's been ironed and starched, so it's fresh and crisp. A perfectly smooth tablecloth means it's been sitting on the table far too long, collecting dust. You're probably used to polyester/cotton blend tablecloths that get sent to the dry cleaners in today's restaurants.

Why was the dinner plate replacement With the Napkin but not placed on the plate

@osiris_blanche

2 жыл бұрын

I think the plate was set there first for place holder.

@TheRoyalButler

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on!

@markseniel5389

Жыл бұрын

The waiter will put it on your Lap before the first course is serve.

Ugh, the butler from Highclere castle said the dessert fork spoon go to the sides of the plate... I can't figure out the British way... And the glasses are arrange differently.

@PaulHaigh072

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve no idea why this man puts his dessert fork and spoon in the nursery position, the butler at highclere is quite correct. As for the glasses, the main point is to have them in order so you don’t reach over one to get to your first, and they are removed as you go along. Personally my water glass is always on the right.

Please do a video on proper table setting for breakfast.

@JackW42

5 жыл бұрын

Wendy Denney kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIVswcyLltmzmrQ.html - thats here :)

@musicunderground6324

4 жыл бұрын

@@JackW42 but he didn't cook it n serve it

@thekingsdaughter4233

4 жыл бұрын

@@musicunderground6324 because he's the butler, not the cook or housekeeper. ;-)

The very first thing to do before setting up a formal or any other setting is table, is 2 make sure the linens are clean and most of all IRONED!!! :-)

Question, how far from the table should the seats be?

@zararoyce319

5 жыл бұрын

They would just be pushed in until people were getting seated, and ideally men should help ladies by pulling the chairs out at least as much as possible

2:21 The shortest glass is for white wine and the tallest is for water?! WHAT?!!!

@Ceci.Coem.

7 ай бұрын

Yes, of curse.

They’re serious about the alcohol 😱

@PaulHaigh072

4 жыл бұрын

How do you think we manage to get through British food?

I have a question about napkin rings. If a napkin ring is used, where is it placed when it is removed from the napkin? If one is a server, would the napkin ring be cleared with certain course dishware?

@ejohnson3131

4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen napkin rings used in a formal setting, but where else would you use them? Here's an interesting article that tells you how they came about and where to use them. www.murchison-hume.com/blogs/living/the-real-point-of-napkin-rings I've only seen them at weddings engraved with the bride and groom's initials or with the guest's name and they're taken as souvenirs.

@kimclarke5018

4 жыл бұрын

I actually have four silver ones from Tiffany’s that are simple and pretty. People just put them off to the side. His table looks lovely without however. They were used in a bygone era as evidenced by all the antique silver one you can still acquire.

@kimclarke5018

4 жыл бұрын

Fussbudget the Ninth lol. Right.... Hidden from guests, I definitely laughed when I read that. They were actually a part of the century collection which was the Art Deco period of their silverware that they made for over eighty years. They are simple, pretty and understated.

@kimclarke5018

4 жыл бұрын

Fussbudget the Ninth well since I live in the US now, they actually are used for guests. It’s a different time now, and since I’m not holding state dinners these are European customs. The Americans are an interesting lot and anything goes.

Can someone explain if they serve left handed differently?

@7ajhubbell

6 жыл бұрын

Yuen Leung, no. The service is done in a uniform fashion, to help maintain order. A left handed diner can easily use this same format. Thank you.

@zararoyce319

5 жыл бұрын

No it is always set the same, I myself am left-handed, you can just pick up the utensils when it’s time to use them and just hold it in your left hand instead there’s no problem with that but leave the table setting the way it is

what's the backround music

@carlosmiguellombardo1671

4 жыл бұрын

what is his title?

❤❤❤ wooow

wowww...luxury...