Guides: Hospitality: Food Presentation & Garnishes

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Food Plating Ideas and Techniques from Professional Chefs Have you ever wondered how restaurants and chefs manage to make food look so delicious? The chefs don’t just use tasty ingredients and interesting spices; they also know how to present food beautifully.
How to Garnish Dishes Garnishing is an essential aspect of culinary artistry that goes beyond mere decoration. It enhances the visual appeal of dishes, complements flavors, and creates a memorable dining experience
Top Chefs Share Their 10 Food Presentation and Plating Techniques The way you present your food is what tempts customers to try a dish. We eat with our senses: what we see, smell, and feel. And in the age of Instagrammers and food bloggers, plating techniques and food presentation matters more than ever.
12 Food Presentation Ideas for Your Restaurant in 2025 In today's digital age, food presentation is crucial for restaurants. Customers are drawn to restaurants that showcase stunning images of their dishes on social media. Without making a great impression, it's challenging for restaurants to succeed.
Simple Garnishing Ideas That Will Make Your Food Taste Even Better f you love garnishing your food and you’re often rummaging through Pinterest posts for new ideas to try, you’re in the right place.

Art of Plating: My Top 10 Creations of the Year Chef Majik
Dining Fables Welcome to Dining fables, a channel for food lovers, chefs, and creators - feast your eyes on the art of food aesthetics and plate design. Taste is just the beginning!
The 6 Rules of Plating Used in Restaurants Demonstrates how to expertly plate your food at home. From choosing the right plate to the importance of highlighting the key ingredients, follow Ann’s steps to plate like a pro.

Ice Carving Made Easy Each of the 34 ice sculptures that Amendola presents is supported by step-by-step instructions that allow the novice and expert alike to create show-pieces that will add a special touch to banquets, buffets, and special events.
Ice Sculpting the Modern Way Ice Sculpting the Modern Way is the definitive reference and training manual on the market today.

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Carving an Intricate Ice Sculpture From Start to Finish Step into the studio with master ice sculptor Shintaro Okamoto and watch step by step as he wields picks, chisels, chainsaws and more in turning a 200-pound block of ice into a stunning cockatoo.
Ice Sculptures Perth

Creative Ideas for Garnishing and Decorating Kick your plating techniques up a notch with this exhaustive guide to garnishing and decorating.
The Decorative Art of Japanese Food Carving This title presents the high art of edible garnishes for the home kitchen that will change the way you look at food and work in your kitchen.
A delicious bunch Grow and use edible flowers
Garnish and Decorating Made Easy Learn simple step-by-step directions on how to give the final, eye-catching touch to a buffet or to your dinner table.
Modern Pastry and Plated Dessert Techniques [eBook]