Why is food presentation so important when it comes to dining? as a chef, how do you ensure a beautiful plate?

Executive Chef Fabrizio Pintus of TiramesU
I believe dish presentation is an essential part of the dining experience. First of all—because the visual element is the first impression—sight is the first sense to entice the diner. For this reason, it is just as important as the actual taste of the food.

The way a dish is presented also hints at the type of cuisine and tells the diner what the chef is trying to accomplish. I try to plate in a simple way so the protagonists are the high-quality ingredients, enhanced by Italian influences and our modern twist.

Chef Jason Pringle of db Bistro Moderne
Dining isn’t only about taste. It’s a complete sensory experience. You can “taste” the food just by looking at it. The appearance of the plate prepares your palate for the flavors to come.

We work with amazing products from our purveyors and it’s important to present them in a way that mimics the care and dedication these purveyors put into cultivating them. I strive to create plates that have a variety of different colors and textures to help capture the diner’s attention and draw them into the experience of enjoying the dish.

Chef Joao “JuCa” Oliveira of Tutto Pizza
I see food as a form of art that plays to our many senses. You see, smell, taste, and sometimes touch food. Sight is the first experience. Most people are visual eaters—if they do not like what they see, chances are, they won’t be too willing to try it. If they do try it, their experience will be influenced by the presentation. To create a beautiful plate, I keep it clean and simple, allowing the vibrant colors and textures of the food to shine.