Linens

Tablecloths:-

137 cm X 137 cm (54 in X 54 in) to fit a table 76 cm (2 ft 6 in) square or a round I table 1 m (3 ft) in diameter

183 cm X 183 cm (72 in X 72 in) to fit a table 1 m (3 ft) square

183 cm X 244 cm (72 in X 96 in) to fit rectangular shaped tables

183 cm X 137 cm (72 in X 54 in) to fit rectangular shaped tables

Slipclotfis:-

1 m X 1 m (3 ft X 3 ft) used to cover a ‘grubby’ tablecloth

Serviette

46-50 cm (18-20 in) square if linen 36-42 cm (14-17 in) square if paper

Buffet cloths:-

2 m X 4 m (6 ft X 12 ft) – this is the minimum size; where there are longer tables there may be longer cloths

Trolley cloths and sideboard cloths:-

These are usually made from tablecloths well worn and not suitable for use on tables, mended by the housekeeping department and folded to fit a sideboard or trolley

Waiter’s cloths or service cloths:-

These are used by every waiter as protection against heat and to keep uniforms clean

Tea and glass cloths:-

The best are made of linen or cotton