There are several basic ways to plate cold dishes.
(1) The forms of single tray loading include bridge type with two low ends and high middle, square, steamed bread shape, etc. (2) Two kinds of clinker are packed in one tray. (3) Three different kinds of clinker are put into one plate. (4) Assorted platters are put into dishes with different kinds of clinker. (5) Colored platters are put into pots with various kinds of clinker to make flowers, birds, fish and other shapes, which has higher technical and artistic requirements. Second, the color and taste of cold dishes are matched. Cold dishes are very particular about color, fragrance, taste, shape and container, while the color and shape should be matched in color matching, usually not putting dishes with the same color or similar raw materials together. Good food should be accompanied by beautiful utensils. Cold dish containers should match the color of the dishes as well as possible. Third, the method of cold dish loading is closely combined with knife work.