Surface Décor for Aspic and Chaud-Froid Work

To look attractive and professional, the surface decoration of an aspic or chaud-froid piece must be carefully thought out and planned on paper before the actual decorating begins. Many chefs work out their designs in colored pencil on a parchment paper template cut to the exact dimensions of the food item they plan to decorate. The most successful décor designs are balanced, symmetrical, and proportioned to the size of the food they enhance.