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Table Skirt A cloth, consistant with the color and decoration of the tablecloth, that is attached to the edge of a table at an event used to conceal a table's legs.
Table Tent A standing menu of drinks, specials or appetizers placed on a table. The table tent can also include any important or relevant information for a specific event.
Tablecloth A colored for decorative cloth used to cover a any type of table while eating. Tablecloths can also be used just to cover a table for any reason to add to the d?cor.
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Tablespoon a medium sized spoon used in formal place settings for eating soup or other broth containing dishes. Also a measurement used for cooking.
Tart a small dessert pie filled with cooked fruit or something sweet usually without a top crust.
Teaspoon a small spoon used to stir coffee or tea. Also a measurement smaller than a tablespoon used for cooking.
Tenting Arrangement of a covered area usually formed by a tarp or other material and steel beams. Can be used either? inside or outside to create a portable shelter.
Theme A central idea in which the event is based upon. The chosen theme impacts the food, d?cor, lighting, entertainment and activities. The point is to make the guest feel as though they have been transported to the Old West, if that is the chosen theme. Themes can refer to specific places or be indictative of a holiday, etc. A Valentine's Day theme. Other common themes are Western, Spanish, Luau, etc…
Thermo Beverage Containers Containers usually made of plastic and a special insulation that keeps drinks either hot or cold. The container is made to preserve the state of the drink for multiple hours for serving. Thermo beverage containers are also very useful during outside events when it is necessary to provide cold beverages.
Tiki Torch A tall wooden stick that can be set on fire to provide light during any outdoor event. Tiki torches are usually associated with a luau but they are great for beaches or any other outdoor event. Tiki torches can also come with insect repellant that is gradually omitted when the torch is lit to clear the area of insects in an outside event.
Tongs Plastic or metal utensils that resemble a crab claw. Tongs are typically used to pick up and serve foods such as salad, fruit, bread and pastries so guests do not have to use their hands or another utensil in which the items cannot be grasped quickly. These are very useful in buffet line to make the process efficient.
Transit box A large metal cabinet with a contained heating device designed to hold many full baking sheets to keep the contents hot.
Tureen a broad, deep oval container with a handles and a low knobbed, used for serving foods such as soups or stews