(b) Two Forks: The forks are placed to the left of the plate. The dinner fork, the larger of the two forks, is used for the main course; the smaller fork is used for a salad or an appetizer.
How many sets of flatware should you have?
How many place settings will you need? A family of one isn’t going to need the same amount of flatware as a family of six, unless of course, you love to entertain. The rule of thumb is you should always have at least the same number of flatware settings as you do dinnerware.
How many forks do you need for a wedding?
2.5 dinner plates per guest. 2 appetizer plates per guest. 1.5 dessert plates and 1.5 dessert forks per guest. 2 forks, 2 dinner knives, 2 appetizer/salad forks.
How many sets of flatware should you have?
How many place settings will you need? A family of one isn’t going to need the same amount of flatware as a family of six, unless of course, you love to entertain. The rule of thumb is you should always have at least the same number of flatware settings as you do dinnerware.
