christmas table will be a squeeze - any tips?

flipper_72

Itsgottabedone wrote: »

In Jamie Oliver's Italian restaurants they make the most of limited table space by putting a couple of bricks on the table with a narrow (approx 15cm) wooden board on the bricks. Makes a "bridge" - larger serving dishes can fit on the table under the bridge and smaller ones sit on top of it.

If money's no object, you can buy a posh version (google "Jamie Oliver antipasti platter"), but I'm sure the bricks/board arrangement could be prettied up for your festive table!

Good suggestion In the Jamies we have been to they have used tins of tomatoes instead of bricks but same idea - large tins may be easier to decorate to look Christmassy too (just write on the bottom what is in them so you can eat them later).

susan42

I use 3 pieces of wood in a bridge shape that way they don't take up room underneath the bridge . One piece of mdf with the ends cut off works well . Glued on and a couple of screws. Covered with a table runner. :-)

bossymoo

The bridge thing is a great idea! Will remember that one! Also, we tend to carve the meat in e kitchen and add that to the plates and just bring a couple of serving dishes with the veg and stuffing through to the dining room. And two gravy boats, one at either end.

themull1

I serve the starters and desserts on the table, but for the main course,people come into the kitchen, i serve them, then they take their plate into dining room.

pinknfluffy28

I love the bridge idea, I think this year I might have to do a seperate table for my dd's, as our dining table is tiny & last year with 4 adults & 2 kids it was a nightmare! Im going to use little ones plastic table, pop a table cloth on it, some confetti, make it look special so they dont feel pushed out... hopefully!