Hospitality
Setting the Table Online Course
Learn professional table-setting standards for different dining occasions, from casual service to formal place settings. This course covers cutlery placement, glassware positioning, napkin presentation, and how to prepare a dining room that impresses guests.
Your Setting the Table certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Setting the Table at a glance
Setting the Table is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 1 hour to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 1 hour, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to Table-Setting Standards
- Casual and Informal Place Settings
- Formal and Fine Dining Place Settings
- Cutlery, Crockery, and Glassware Placement
- Napkin Folding and Presentation
- Table Linen and Centrepiece Arrangements
- Pre-Service Checks and Room Preparation
Who Needs This Course
Front-of-house staff, restaurant servers, banqueting teams, hotel dining room attendants, and hospitality students learning professional service standards.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
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Setting the Table
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