The Art of Food Presentation
Today’s cuisine to satisfy all diners, in addition to being delicious and full, must also bring different sensory experiences. In particular, the art of food presentation has become an important part for professional Chefs. Today, let’s go with All Menus to explore this interesting and fascinating field!
In recent years, you have seen more and more publications, books, magazines, etc. about Vietnamese cuisine with images of extremely eye-catching and artistic dishes. They can even be compared to “pictures” drawn with food ingredients, with the cooking talent of the Chef and the arrangement skills of the Food stylist. The art of food presentation is gradually becoming a familiar concept not only to Chefs, food business people in general but also to young people who have passion and interest in this field.
What is the art of food presentation?
The art of presenting food is also known as Food styling. This is a concept, an art that originated in the US for a long time and was only introduced to Vietnam not long ago. For professional chefs, decorating and presenting food becomes an important skill and step in the food processing process.
In addition, in our country today, many people do the work of shaping dishes and foods, but they are used for the purpose of bringing images for magazines, books, publications, etc. about food. They are often called Food stylist, this is a profession that is attracting many young people to pursue with great potential for development.
The importance of the art of food decoration?
If in the past, the concept of dish decoration was often associated with European cuisine, today they are applied in almost all dishes of many different cuisines. The decoration, presentation in a more skillful and artistic way has helped the dishes from simple and lifeless to become lively and delicate. Through that, diners will be attracted at first sight and they will begin to feel more about the dish. For the food business, this is an important factor to help them promote their dishes and restaurants to a wide range of customers.
Besides, the beautiful presentation of dishes, turning them into a work of art is also a special mark of the Chef with their dishes. Each person will put their ideas, personality and even their own thoughts in the decoration to bring the experience and impression of diners when enjoying the food.
Principles when decorating dishes
Decoration materials must be clean, fresh and delicious
Chefs often use vegetables such as tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, etc., both to decorate and to accompany the main dish. Therefore, these ingredients must be clean, Moderately safe with fresh colors.
Purpose of the dish/meal
If decorating dishes for diners to dine, depending on the purpose, meaning and object, the Chef will have different ways of presenting and shaping ingredients. If the decoration is to take pictures for advertising, to introduce food, they must create the best possible appeal.
The combination of textures and materials
Decorative motifs must coordinate harmoniously with each other, in harmony with the dish in both color and decoration form and must respect the main food as well as not create a confusing feeling for diners.
Summary:
Any of us have many times to be contemplative because of the food that has not been tasted, but we feel “fascinated” just by looking at it. That is the tireless search and effort of passionate food lovers. Hopefully with today’s article, you will better understand the art of decorating this enchanting dish.
