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🍴 There is a seemingly insignificant subject that can unleash all passions: the position of cutlery on the table! Everyone has an opinion, based on habit, family tradition or observation in restaurants. Everyone also has their own arguments: the tablecloth should not be scratched, the coat of arms should be shown. Let's start with a bit of History... The French table setting stems from the tradition of our silversmiths to chisel the monogram or coat of arms of their clients on the back, while in England, the engraving is done on the inside. Thus, in the "French style", forks and spoons are placed with the curved side up and the tines (for the fork) on the tablecloth, much to the despair of table linen manufacturers! In the "English style", it is the opposite: the curved side is placed on the tablecloth. However, there are some points of agreement between the two nations: knife on the right with the edge towards the plate, cutlery arranged in the order they will be used at the table 🍽️
About L'Institut Bernardaud:
Because the French art of living is the envy of the world, what better way than with porcelain to introduce you to the teeming world of the table... Contribute with L'Institut Bernardaud to reenchanting this convivial and so precious moment of the meal by following our various workshops and conferences. A program with a creative approach and open to the world to live an exciting adventure at the crossroads of gastronomy, art, history or decoration.
