Composing a Dish

A dish, like any work of art, is composed with a purpose. When examining a work of art, whether a building designed by a great architect or a dish prepared by a culinary artist, its basic components can be reduced to a message (function) and its medium (form). As a chef, you must know your aim. And while it may be achieved through a variety of forms, it is up to you to select the most appropriate or effective.