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FOOD-PLATING5 MIN READ

Build banquet height that survives the walk

Select a height and balance adjustment suitable for high-volume service.

The sample plate has height, but the structure is too fragile for 180 covers. What should Jordan change for banquet service? Widen the potato base, shingle the short rib for low height, counterweight with carrots, and turn the leek into a small crisp crumble. Strong. This keeps dimension, improves stability, protects color contrast, and keeps the garnish edible and repeatable. Make the leek nest taller so it clears the sauce and looks more dramatic under the heat lamp. Weaker. Taller garnish increases collapse risk and does not solve the unstable base. Put all components in the center so the stack…

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