The table setting standard included the following requirements: First, the tablecloth should be laid neatly, the raised seams should overlap with the middle seams of the table, and the middle raised seams should be upward. Secondly, the order of placing the vase, salt and pepper bottle, and candlestick should be placed according to the distance from the center of the tablecloth. The vase should be placed in the middle of the table, the salt and pepper bottle should be 10CM away from the vase, the salt bottle should be on the left, and the pepper bottle should be on the right. The candlestick was 10CM away from the salt and pepper jar. The display plate, bread plate, and mouth cloth were also placed in the middle of each table. The distance between the plate and the table was 2CM. The bread plate was on the left side of the display plate, 5CM away from the display plate and 2CM away from the table. The cloth was placed on the display plate, facing away from the guests at an angle of 45 degrees to the right. In addition, the main knife and fork, butter knife, and red and white wine glasses needed to be placed. When setting up the stage, there were also requirements for the appearance of the staff, including keeping their hair clean, nails clean, and dressing neatly.
The standard size of the dining table would vary according to the number of people and the shape. Generally speaking, the size of a square table was 800mm x 700mm (for two people), 1350mm x 800mm (for four people), 1600mm x 850mm (for six people), and 2250mm x 1000mm (for eight people). The round tables size 500mm (for two people), 800mm (for three people), 900mm (for four people), 1100mm (for five people), 1250mm (for six people), 1300mm (for eight people), and 1500mm (for ten people). In addition, there were other size of dining tables to choose from, such as small dining tables (80cm or 80x80cm in diameter), medium dining tables (120x80cm or 140x90cm), and large dining tables (160x90cm or 180x90cm). Therefore, the size of the dining table should be determined according to the number of people in the family and the size of the restaurant.
The standard size of the 10-seater dining table could be chosen in many ways. According to the descriptions of documents [2] and [3], the size of a rectangular dining table for 10 people was about 2400*1200* 750mm, while the size of a round dining table for 10 people was 1500mm in diameter. In addition, the document [5] mentioned that the diameter of a round table for 10 people was generally between 180 cm and 220 cm. According to the description in document [8], the diameter of a round dining table for 10 people was usually between 180 cm and 220 cm, and the height of the countertop was usually around 0.78 m. Therefore, according to personal needs and space constraints, you can choose a suitable 10-person dining table size within these size ranges.
There was no clear information about the standard of a table of dishes at the Jinling Restaurant.
There were many standard size for dining tables in the cafeteria. We can come to the following conclusion: - Square dining table size: 700×850(mm) for two, 1350×850(mm) for four, 2250×850(mm) for eight. - The size of the round dining table: 500mm for two, 800mm for two, 900mm for four, 1100mm for five, 1100- 1250mm for six, 1300mm for eight, 1500mm for ten, and 1800mm for twelve. - The standard size of the rectangular dining table was 1400mm × 800mm × 780mm. The length could be 1500mm, 1650mm, 1800mm, 2100mm, 2400mm, and the width could be 800mm, 900mm, 1050mm, and 1200mm. - Square dining table size: usually 800mm × 800mm × 780mm, width can be 1200mm, 900mm, 750mm, height between 750- 780mm. In summary, the standard size of the dining table in the canteen could be selected according to the needs of the square, round, rectangular, or square. The specific size could be determined according to the needs and space of the canteen.
The standard size of a rectangular dining table was generally 1200mm-1500mm in length, 800mm-900mm in width, and 750mm in height. Common sizes included 1200 * 800mm, 1400 * 800mm, and 1500 * 900mm, of which 1400 * 800mm was the most commonly used. In addition, the size of the rectangular dining table would also change according to the number of people dining and the size of the space. Generally speaking, a rectangular dining table for four people was 120cm * 80cm, a rectangular dining table for six people was 150cm * 90cm, and a rectangular dining table for eight people was 180cm * 90cm. If the dining space is small, you can choose a smaller size, and vice versa. In short, the size of a rectangular dining table was also related to the place of use. The size of a rectangular dining table for a family was generally 150 - 200 cm long and 80 - 100 cm wide.
The standard size of a rectangular dining table for four was generally 140cm * 80cm * 78cm. In addition, there were other sizes to choose from. For example, the size of the large dining table was 2400 * 900 * 735mm, the size of the medium dining table was 1800 * 900 * 735mm, and the size of the small dining table was 1500 * 750 * 735mm. The standard size of a square dining table for four people was generally 80cm * 80cm * 78cm. The size of the round four-seater dining table was divided according to the diameter. Generally, there were 90cm, 120cm, 135cm, 150cm, 180cm and other sizes to choose from. In general, these sizes were basically enough for a family of four to sit down and eat.
The standard size of a six-seater table could be changed to a certain extent. A rectangular six-seater dining table was generally 1200mm to 1500mm long, 800mm to 900mm wide, and 750mm high. The common sizes were 1200 * 800mm, 1400 * 800mm, or 1500 * 900mm. In addition, the six-person dining table could also be round, with a circumference of 3.14m and a diameter of 1m. It should be noted that these sizes are only general guidelines. The specific size should be adjusted according to the actual situation and personal preference. A rectangular dining table was suitable for saving space and accommodating many people, while a round dining table was more suitable for a more intimate gathering. In general, the size of the six-person dining table should be chosen according to actual needs and personal preferences.
The standard size of the island dining table usually had a certain range. The length of the island table was usually between 120-150 cm, the width between 60-80 cm, and the height was usually around 75 cm. The specific size also needed to be customized based on factors such as the size and shape of the island, the number of people in the family, and the height of the user. In addition, the length of the dining table matched with the island was generally 1.8 meters, and the minimum length was no less than 1.4 meters. The width of the dining table was generally about 0.8 meters, and the thickness of the table was recommended to be 5 centimeters. It is recommended to reserve 1-1.2 meters for the passages around the island. In short, the size of the island table should be customized according to individual needs and kitchen layout to ensure that it meets the principles of ergonomics and meets the needs of the user.
The standard height of the dining table was between 750- 790mm.
The standard size of the dining table could be selected according to the number of people and the shape. For rectangular dining tables, the general size was 1200mm-1500mm in length, 800mm-900mm in width, and 750mm in height. For a rectangular dining table for six people, it was mainly 1400mm * 800mm. For a rectangular dining table for four, the standard size was 1400mm * 800mm * 780mm. For a round dining table, the standard diameter was 1200mm. In addition, depending on the number of people in the family, you can also choose a larger dining table size. For example, the standard size of a 10-person dining table is 2400mm in length, 1200mm in width, and 750mm in height. However, the specific size of the dining table should also be chosen according to personal preference and practical use.