Maria Nguyen from The Art of Plating has endless tips and tricks to make your dinner party shine beyond the food.
As the Founder of The Art of Plating, an international media and events company that celebrates food as a form of high art, I’ve spent the last decade of my career documenting some of the world’s most beautiful dishes. My work has taken me into the kitchens of acclaimed chefs and has found me hosting countless extraordinary dining experiences. Through it all, one thing remains constant: the magic of a beautifully plated dish.
There’s nothing quite like the energy that fills the room when guests sit down at a dinner party and taste a dish for the first time. But before their first bite, their eyes have eaten first. Not only can a dish evoke a feeling or create a sense of place, it’s been scientifically proven by University of Oxford researchers that aesthetically pleasing presentations make food seem more flavorful and enjoyable.
Whether you’re perfecting your weeknight plating or aiming to wow guests at your next dinner party, these tips will help you plate like a pro.