Dine & Cheese

Clara Diez,

artisanal cheese connoisseur and founder of Formaje.

Madrid, Spain.

Clara on her table setting...

“I like to have food in the centre of the table so that each diner can

help themselves to their portion and interact with the food. I also

like to decorate the table with something special to create a warm,

cohesive atmosphere. Candles are great for this.”

How do you create a good atmosphere for your guests?

“Choosing the right colours of table linen is an important detail,

as well as placing cutlery correctly. It may seem silly but it means

that you have put time and effort into thinking about the

people who are going to be seated at the table.”

Clara’s top tips for setting the table.

“If you are going to prepare a new recipe, it’s a good idea to test

it out a few days beforehand. This way you can make sure that

everything goes well and you won't have any unwanted surprises.

Also, try not to overload the table with too many objects, it's not

nice. It's better for guests to be able to move around at their leisure.”

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