Importance and Different Styles of Napkin Folding

1. “Napkin Folding”

2. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson the
learners were able to:
• Identify the different styles of napkin
folding
• Demonstrate the different styles in
napkin folding
• Value the importance of the napkin
folding styles

3. • Napkin – refers to ”CLOTH” used
for wiping the mouth and covers the
lap in order to protect clothing.
• Serviette – refers to “PAPER NAPKIN”
used for wiping the mouth and fingers
while eating.

4. Napkin Folding
It is placed on the table for the
guest’s use to contribute the presentation
of the cover and the whole dining
environment. The way in which napkin
is presented depends on the type of
establishment and the type of service.

5. Importance of Napkin Folding
• It enhances the presentation of your
dining table or dining area.
• It creates more harmonious and
inviting atmosphere that would inspire
and lighten up your guests’ mood.

6. The Different Styles of
Napkin Folding

7. The Candle Napkin Fold
1.Lay the napkin
face down in front
of you.
2.Fold the napkin
in half diagonally.

8. 3. Orient the napkin so the
open ends point away from
you.
4. Fold the long side up just
about an inch. Press this
fold down well or it will
interfere with the next step.
5. Starting at either end,
tightly roll the napkin into a
cylinder. Take care to roll it
straight so it will stand
solidly.

9. 6. Tuck the end of
the roll into the
base on the
backside and stand
it up.

10. The Basic Silverware Pouch
1. Lay the napkin
face-down in front
of you.
2. Fold the napkin
in half and orient
the open end
toward you.

11. 3. Fold the napkin into
quarters.
4. Orient the napkin so
the open corner is facing
to the left.
5. Fold the top-most
layer of napkin in half
diagonally and press it
down.

12. 6. Turn the napkin over so
that the open corner is
now facing to the right.
7. Fold the right-side back
about 1/3 of the way and
press it down.
8. Fold the left-side back
also about 1/3 of the way
and press.

13. 9. Flip it over,
straighten it up
and insert those
shiny eating
instruments.

14. The Fancy Silverware Pouch
1. Lay the napkin
face-down in front of
you.
2. Fold the napkin in
half and orient the
open end towards
you.

15. 3. Fold the napkin into
quarters.
4. Orient the napkin so the
open corner is facing to
the right.
5. Roll the top-most layer
of napkin diagonally down
to the center and press it
flat.

16. 6. Roll the next layer
down until it meets
the first and press that
one as well.
7. Repeat the last step
once more.
8. Turn the napkin
over.

17. 9. Fold the right side
back about 1/3 of
the way and press it
down.
10. Fold the left side
back also about 1/2
of the way and
press.
11. Flip it over and
insert the food
poker, slicer, and
scooper.

18. The Sail
1. Lay the napkin
face-down in front of
you.
2. Fold the napkin in
half and orient the
open end.

19. 3. Fold the far-right corner
diagonally to the center of the
side that is closest to you. The
edge of this flap should run
down the center of the napkin.
4. Repeat the last step with the
other side, folding the far-left
corner diagonally to rest right
alongside the previous fold.
5. Fold the napkin along the
crease and make it stand on its
short end.

20. The Standing Fan
1. Lay the napkin
face-down in front
of you.
2. Fold the napkin
in half and orient
the open end
towards you.

21. 3. Fold the napkin like an
accordion starting at either
narrow end. Leave one end
with 2-3 inches of unfolded
napkin to support the
standing fan.
4. Fold the napkin in half
with the accordion folds on
the outside.
5. Grasp the unfolded
corners where they meet on
the open end and fold them
in diagonally, tucking them
under the accordion folds.

22. 6. Open it and let
it stand.

23. Scoring Rubric
Scale:
1 = Needs Improvement
5 = Best
Description Score
Demonstrated 100% of the procedures in napkin folding. 5
Demonstrated 75% of the procedures in napkin folding. 4
Demonstrated 50% of the procedures in napkin folding. 3
Demonstrated 25% of the procedures in napkin folding. 2
Did not perform the given tasks. 1

24. Evaluation
Direction: Get ½ crosswise. Answer the
following questions: (5 pts. Each)
1. What is table napkin?
2. What are the five different types of table
napkin folding?
3. Why is it table napkin folding is important
to table setting?