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Eating it up: A group gets instruction from
David Rothschild in his EATiQuette class.
EATiQuette dining etiquette workshops
guide attendees through a hypothetical social or business dining situation to boost table manners and dining-related skills and build confidence.
At your EATiQuette workshop, you'll learn about:
• Answering An Invitation
• Arrival & Departure Etiquette
• Seating Arrangements
• Order of Service
• Butler-Style, Buffet & Table Service
• Use of Silverware, Plateware, Glassware, Napkin
• Tips for Grooming, Conversation & Body Language
• Plus much, much more!
PLEASE NOTE: We've temporarily suspended our dining etiquette workshop programs. Please see below for examples of events previously held.
PROGRAMS FOR ARIZONA HIGH SCHOOL
AND COLLEGE GROUPS:
Because dining properly is one of the most important life skills students can learn . . .
Vincent's on Camelback (Phoenix) Dining Etiquette Workshop Luncheons
• 60-75 minute workshop on the basics of dining etiquette for all social and business situations. Optional segments on business dining and wine can be added.
• 3-course gourmetluncheon includes soup, chicken entree, croissants, dessert and beverage (vegetarian option available by advance request).
Cost: $32.00 per person with a minimum group size of 35 attendees; maximum group size 65. Price includes presentation, luncheon, tax and gratuity. School bus driver's meal is free with minimum paid attendance!
Can't come to us? We'll come to you!
If you have a restaurant, hotel or resort in your area that might work with us to present an event for your group, please contact us. Prices may vary in other locations.
Culinary & FACS instructors: We also offer one-day basic table service training at your location -- contact us for details
PROGRAMS FOR ARIZONA BUSINESSES
CLUBS & CIVIC GROUPS:
Sales & Marketing Teams & Business Executives become more savvy diners with our presentations!
• One to two hour workshop at your location on dining etiquette for all social and business situations including a special segment on hosting the meal.
• Make it a team-building experience by adding a luncheon or dinner at Vincent's or catered at your location.
Cost: Workshop only- from $500 (for a group size of up to 50); Workshop and meal - speaker fee of $750, plus the cost of the meal, tax and gratuity. Please call or e-mail us for additional information.
IS YOUR BUSINESS OR GROUP PLANNING
A CONFERENCE OR CONVENTION IN AZ?
Please talk with us about presenting an EATiQuette Dining Etiquette Workshop . . .
• As a personal and professional development seminar on your conference agenda
• As a spouse activity either at your hotel/resort or at Vincent's on Camelback, one of Arizona's top restaurants.
Cost: Workshop only- from $500 (for a group size of up to 50); Workshop and meal - speaker fee of $750, plus the cost of the meal, tax and gratuity. Please call or e-mail us for additional information.
Dining etiquette workshops
for students and adults
Watch a video clip on buffet etiquette
as seen on WealthTV's "Etiquette 101"
The simplest rule to follow is that if dessert is served on a plate, use a fork; when it's served in a bowl or glass, use a spoon. So, generally, you'd use a fork for cakes, pies and the like and a spoon for ice creams and other frozen confections. It gets a bit more complicated from there, though.
Say, for instance, you're served pie or cake à la mode. In this case, you have both a "fork" dessert and a "spoon" dessert. Experts advise that the best way to handle it is to use both. But then they seem to disagree. Some say to use the fork as a pusher to get each bite onto your spoon, then eat from the spoon. Others say to put a bite of cake or pie on your fork, then use your spoon to scoop a bit of ice cream on top.
So, our final answer: Use whatever utensils you need to eat your dessert politely, efficiently and unobtrusively. And, most importantly, enjoy the sweet ending to the meal without worrying too much about whether you're using the absolutely appropriate utensil.
Note: This "info'toon" first appeared on our site in October of 2003. We hope you'll enjoy it (with a few updates) and some of our other "vintage" tips during the next few months.
We welcome your inquiries about our training services and publications.
Please contact Barbara or David Rothschild at: 602.569.2051 • 602.765.1746 (fax) or e-mail EATiQuette is based in Phoenix, Arizona and presents training programs for clients nationwide
