The collocation of color platters is different from ordinary cold dishes. Generally, cold dishes are only simple geometric forms or simple hieroglyphics, which do not represent any implication, and people will not associate them on this basis. Color platter pays more attention to conception, that is, the chef's creative intention. All his works have profound meaning, and its meaning is the theme to be highlighted at the banquet. People will have rich associations with the theme content highlighted by the color platter and the symbolic meaning implied by the image metaphor, thus inducing people's aesthetic interest in food and rendering the atmosphere of the banquet. Therefore, how to conceive, whether to conceive properly and whether to grasp the theme are very important contents in color platter design.
First of all, the idea should be based on the content of the banquet, which is the key to the idea of color platter. Different banquets have different banquet themes, such as the theme song of the wedding banquet, such as the magpie climbing plum blossoms, the mandarin duck playing in the water, the full moon, the dragon and the phoenix appearing auspicious; Dapeng spreads its wings and Jinlong takes off, which refers to the rising of the sun, and being the first is the theme song of the celebration blessing banquet; Three friends at the age of cold and Meiju are beautiful portraits of friends and relatives gathering. Color platter should be based on different banquet themes to determine the concept, choose the right theme. The idea that the creator wants to express through color platter is the theme of the banquet, and the theme is the core of the idea. All aspects of the idea should revolve around the theme. After determining the theme, choose the appropriate theme to create according to the content to be expressed by the theme, so that the creative content is consistent with the theme.
Secondly, the artistic platter should be conceived according to the characteristics of banquet guests. Different countries, nationalities, regions and dietary customs have formed people's different dietary hobbies and taboos. For example, Japanese guests prefer cherry blossoms, turtles and cranes to lotus flowers and green. People in China appreciate lotus flowers, and they like green. They think that green is hope and a symbol of life. British people don't like peacock patterns; Italians taboo chrysanthemums; Americans are afraid of bat patterns and so on. Guests of different ages and social levels have different themes, for example, the elderly like peace and harmony; Young people like to be enthusiastic and unrestrained; Children like childishness and innocence. Family banquets, business banquets, official banquets and state banquets hosted by ordinary people, businessmen and government officials have different guests and dining purposes, so we should properly and accurately conceive color platters according to the identity and dining purpose of diners.
Third, we should design the color platter according to the standard and cost of the banquet. In the creative process of color platter, the overall ideas such as the grade of materials, the difficulty of technological operation and the fineness of production should be carried out within the specified standard cost. High-grade products have high requirements in material selection, processing and modeling, otherwise they should be reduced accordingly. They should not only pursue formal beauty without considering economic benefits, or only pay attention to the form of expression without realizing value for money, which will make consumers feel cheated.
At the same time, the design of color platter should be based on manpower and time. Color platter can be favored and respected by people, not only because of its distinctive theme, but also because it can show many characteristics different from ordinary cold dishes: vivid modeling image, harmonious color matching, skillful knife cutting, reasonable structural layout and skillful spelling skills. These not only require chefs to have solid basic skills and superb practical operation ability, but also have certain artistic accomplishment and elegant aesthetic taste. Because of many factors, it takes a long time to spell out the color platter. In the design of color platter, we should proceed from reality, according to our own technical strength and time in the kitchen. With plenty of time and strong technical force, you can design some complicated ideas, otherwise you must keep it simple and you can't do some ideas beyond your power, so as not to affect the effect of the finished product.
The concept of color platter should also consider the types of tableware and raw materials. First of all, consider what kinds of tableware are available in the kitchen, including shape, size, color, etc. And whether they are suitable for cold dishes. For example, the combination of pine cranes and doves should choose black or dark utensils, so as to highlight the whiteness of cranes and doves. If you choose Chinese cabbage, the effect is not ideal. Lace utensils should not be used to place flower baskets, otherwise it will give people a sense of clutter; The color platter of the fan-shaped surface should be rectangular or fan-shaped; Assorted cold dishes should be round. Only by choosing the right utensils can the artistic platter add to the icing on the cake and complement each other. Secondly, consider the preparation of kitchen materials and the nature of raw materials. For example, swallows and eagles should choose dark brown raw materials; Yuanyang and Fenghuang should use brightly colored raw materials; Flowers should be colorful; The rocks should be grayish brown; Grass and leaves should be green. It is necessary to carefully consider whether the color and texture of the raw materials of the cold dishes can meet the specific requirements, and conceive according to the properties of the raw materials, especially the taste of the raw materials, so as to achieve the ideal effect of perfect color, shape, quality, taste and container.
To sum up, only by understanding and mastering many factors in the conception of color platter can we create an artistic platter with vivid images, distinctive themes, profound and relevant meanings, refreshing and enjoyable.