Chef’s Plating

Plating is one of the most important differences between delicious, home-cooked meals and gourmet restaurant meals. A major part of the experience of fine dining comes from presentation; it can help highlight the quality of the ingredients as well as creatively stimulate the appetite, and it can also be used as a tool to enhance flavor and the experience of discovery. To that end, sauces and garnishes play a major role in modern food preparation, serving to please the eye, compose the dish, and layer bold and intricate flavors into small plates.