Plating Order and Keeping Things Warm

Some elements on your plate may need to cool before you assemble them, such as a frosting that will otherwise droop, chocolate that will melt, or a rice pyramid that will come apart when you remove the mold. Other elements are fun to assemble hot, such as a pat of vegan butter on your fresh biscuits. However, foods best eaten hot can often suffer at the hand of an elaborate plating scheme, cooling down before your fingers finish their composition, and losing all warmth before reaching the lips of your guests. Let’s explore some tips for this: