Search for information on how food was presented at a feast in the Middle Ages.
Choose one main meat dish and the soltetie and draw or use a graphic to
illustrate how each was presented.
Search for information on how food is presented at a modern formal reception or
dinner. Using the same type of dish chosen from the Middle Ages, draw or use a
graphic to illustrate how each is presented.
Search for information on how the food was brought in and served to diners/
guests in the Middle Ages.
Search for information on how food is served to guests at a typical formal
public dinner or reception.
Compare the idea food presentation and serving practices between the Middle Ages
and modern times. Hypothesize reasons for the differences and similarities.
Internet Sources:
Find out how servants got food from the kitchen to the dining hall.
Find out about the ceremonies at a feast and how the food was served.
3. The Cockentrice: A Ryal Mete
Explore the history, the recipe and other information about how the cokentrice was made and served.
4. Coqz Heaumez: A Helmeted Cock
Explore the history, the recipe and other information about the helmeted cock was made and served.
Read about how food was disguised before presenting it at the table. Read about another interesting idea – the soltetie.
6. Poullaille farcie: Stuffed chicken
Read how the chicken was stuffed and colored to make it presentable for the table.
Other sources:
1. Interview the manager of a hotel or business that caters to formal dinner receptions to learn how the food is arranged and presented.
2. Interview a waiter at a hotel or business that caters to formal dinner receptions to learn how food is served to the guests at a sit-down dinner.
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