San Juan County Table Setting Scorecard

The following scorecard will be used to evaluate static table settings.

  • Name
  • 4-H Club
  • Grade Division (Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
  • Table Setting Theme
  • Placing
Judging CriteriaExcellentGoodFairComment
Idea (20 points)
Theme carried out in color, dishes, silver, glassware, linen, centerpiece, and other decorations
General Appearance (20 points)
Clean, well-ironed linens or placemats – Clean, polished, sparkling dishes, silver, and
glassware – Centerpiece fresh and clean – Centerpiece in good proportion
Proper use of all Tableware (30 points)
Dishes, glassware, silver, and napkins placed according to rules for table setting – Dishes, glassware, and silver placed to provide for serving the stated menu – Appointment arranged for convenience – Spacing not too crowded
Harmony (30 points)
Dishes, silver, decorations, glassware, and linen have textures that harmonize – Dishes, silver, glassware, centerpiece, and linens pleasing shapes and designs suited to article and suited to each other – Dishes, silver, centerpiece, glassware, and linens harmonize or blend in color – One main color for emphasis to give the table attractive appearance – Color of dishes and glassware attractive with food planned in menu
Total Points (100)
Scorecard out of Print WSU Publications C1076