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Food Plating and Presentation

The resources in this guide include books and DVDs about how to create great food presentations. There is also information about the art of menus.

What is Art Culinaire?

Art Culinaire cover

Art Culinaire  began publishing in 1986 and is a unique publication that focuses on each aspect of culinary process -- the chef, the cooking & preparation and the final presentation image.   

The magazine is full of high-quality, color photographs featuring different types of food and can be useful for presentation examples & ideas.  Additionally, the Art Culinaire website provides indexing by Chef and Taster to assist with finding articles.

Sullivan Louisville and Lexington libraries have current subscriptions as well as back issues available for Art Culinaire, ask one of the librarians if you need assistance.