Presentation: Intro

The presentation is about the aesthetic disposition of the elements in the plate to make them more visually appealing.

The key elements for presentation:

the ingredients
- protein, carbs and vegetables
- sauces
- garnishes
the plate
- color, form, size

In general there are no guidelines for presentation, it’s more a matter of linking and style, however i found very useful keeping in mind these aspects:

ingredients position
create height
color and contrast
textures
sauces
place garnishes purposefully

With those aspects in mind the next focus should be the dish harmony and these are some concepts to pay attention for it:

keep it simple
balance the dish with the colors, shapes and textures
suggest the main focus point
get the right portion sizes and the proportion between elements
highlight the key ingredient

Finally don’t forget the main aspect: it is food, and even if it looks good the main concern should be taste and easy eating, so:

suggest the eating order
place the food to create flavor bites

That’s all for this post, now it’s just a matter of practice, make some drawings or sketches for visualization and try to replicate the master pieces and finally hopefully find your own style.