The Art of Presentation

Food presentation is the art of modifying, processing, arranging, or decorating food to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

Food presentation is just as essential to the success of a dish as its taste and flavour.
The way the food looks on the plate is what tempts our eyes and makes you want to taste it. ...
It is just as true with food presentation and how the elements are arranged on the plate.
So yes, food presentation is important.

 

Some basic rules and principals...

  1. Choose the right plate. ...
  2. Choose the right size plate. ...
  3. Choose a complementary plate color. ...
  4. Plate with a clock in mind. ...
  5. Use moist ingredients as your base. ...
  6. Serve odd amounts of food. ...
  7. Place food to create flavor bites. ...
  8. Don't overcrowd your plate.

 

 

The 5 Elements

The five key elements of food presentation are color, shape and texture, arrangement, garnish, and plating.