The class we learned to make chaud froid platters in was called “Catering and Buffet” or “Garde Manger”. We hosted a weekly buffet in this class and the students took turns running it. The buffet I ran was the one just after learning chaud froid platters, and the theme we chose was “Around the World in 80 Days”. We made chaud froid platters to represent different countries, a world map, and a platter to represent the book Around the World in 80 Days. We also had a little train set going along the buffet table, a model airplane set up near the drinks, and mini hot-air balloons hanging from the ceiling.
My Around the World in 80 Days platter was supposed to be a top hat with the title inside it and a little hot air balloon floating in the distance. To cut the words into the white chaud froid I used an x-acto knife. It took me quite a while to cut out all the letters. I poured my clear aspic on top of it to set it, but I had it too hot still so it melted my chaud froid! I had to let everything dry completely overnight before even attempting to fix it, and ended up quickly re-cutting the lettering half an hour before the buffet opened. I didn’t have time to refill it, but I was happy with my finished product.
I must say, I completely disagree. I hated making the chaud froid. It was one of my least favorite things about culinary school. You could tell by my “minimalist” smiley face chaud froid platter. I also disliked the “Around the World in 80 Days” theme, but I do think your platters were beautiful.
Haha awww, Lacy Jo! I remember your smiley face. I had so much fun making the platters. What?! You didn’t like the theme? It was so cute and Balto and I totally pulled off the decorations! Pssshhh. :p
How did you cut the letters (I mean, besides the x-acto knife). Did you print a font on the computer and place the letters and cut inside? I think it looks pretty good!!
Thank you! I printed the font I wanted and started using it as a stencil, but it was getting in the way more than helping so I did it free-hand instead.
That cake would have been so fun for the 4th! I’ll have to remember it for next year. I’m in culinary school, at Kendall College. How do you like your school?
I absolutely loved culinary school! I graduated in May. 🙂 http://www.daisyathome.com/2012/05/12/congratulations-class-of-2012-and-a-huge-thank-you/ How are liking your school? How far along are you?
Love seeing your outlooks on food 😀 you have yourself a pretty cool blog, the culinary (and not so culinary) options are surely limitless! Looking forward to reading your next post!!
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I really loved it. Can it be used to present all dishes. I want to present some “crean puff”.
Can I present them over this?
You can use these as serving trays for whatever you’d like!