Feasting gear - Revision history

AlexandreDavigne at 19:27, 4 March 2013

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	'''Feasting gear''' or '''feast gear''' is an [[SCAism\|SCA term]] for a collection of plates, cups and and [[cutlery]] used while at [[feast]]. Since most [[event]]s do not provide these things, it is important to bring them, whether eating on- or [[off-board]].		'''Feasting gear''' or '''feast gear''' is an [[SCAism\|SCA term]] for a collection of plates, cups and and [[cutlery]] used while at [[feast]]. Since most [[event]]s do not provide these things, it is important to bring them, whether eating on- or [[off-board]].

	The most basic set of feasting gear is [[plate]] or [[trencher]], a		The most basic set of feasting gear is [[plate]] or [[trencher]], a drinking vessel of some kind, such as a
	[[tankard]], a [[cutlery\|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of		[[tankard]] or a [[goblet]], a [[cutlery\|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of
	these are available cheap at any [[Bargain Store]]. Effort should be		these are available cheap at any [[Bargain Store]]. Effort should be
	made to purchase items which are not glaringly [[modern]]. ''You need at least one'' plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] (or better yet two) and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A [[beaker]] or drinking [[horn]] might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[napkin]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of [[period]] [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because [[plastic]] isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.		made to purchase items which are not glaringly [[modern]]. ''You need at least one'' plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] (or better yet two) and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A [[beaker]] or drinking [[horn]] might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[napkin]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of [[period]] [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because [[plastic]] isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.

KarenLarsdatter: /* External Links */ Added links to Atlantian A&S site and larsdatter.com

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External Links: Added links to Atlantian A&S site and larsdatter.com

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	=== External Links===		=== External Links===
	* http://www.dragonslaire.org/Articles/feast_gear_article.htm		* http://www.dragonslaire.org/Articles/feast_gear_article.htm
			* http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=737
			* http://www.larsdatter.com/feastgear.htm

Sabine at 20:27, 5 October 2006

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	The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic		The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic
	the feasting gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by		the feasting gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by
	table linens, [[goblet]]s, [[candleholder\|candlestick]]s, [[saltcellar]]s. [[jug]]s, [[flagon]]s and other items. Often, [[household]]s will band together and create a set of feasting gear for their whole house.		table linens, [[goblet]]s, [[candleholder\|candlestick]]s, [[saltcellar]]s, [[jug]]s, [[flagon]]s and other items. Often, [[household]]s will band together and create a set of feasting gear for their whole house.

	''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty feasting		''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty feasting

User 144 at 04:39, 28 April 2006

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	The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic		The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic
	the feasting gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by		the feasting gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by
	table linens, ~~goblets~~, ~~candlesticks~~, [[saltcellar]]s and other items. Often, [[household]]s will band together and create a set of feasting gear for their whole house.		table linens, [[goblet]]s, [[candleholder\|candlestick]]s, [[saltcellar]]s. [[jug]]s, [[flagon]]s and other items. Often, [[household]]s will band together and create a set of feasting gear for their whole house.

	''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty feasting		''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty feasting

User 144: categorising

2006-03-17T22:59:58Z

categorising

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	[[tankard]], a [[cutlery\|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of		[[tankard]], a [[cutlery\|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of
	these are available cheap at any [[Bargain Store]]. Effort should be		these are available cheap at any [[Bargain Store]]. Effort should be
	made to purchase items which are not glaringly [[modern]]. ''You need at least one'' plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] (or better yet two) and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A beaker or drinking [[horn]] might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[napkin]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of [[period]] [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because [[plastic]] isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.		made to purchase items which are not glaringly [[modern]]. ''You need at least one'' plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] (or better yet two) and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A [[beaker]] or drinking [[horn]] might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[napkin]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of [[period]] [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because [[plastic]] isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.

	The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic		The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic

Cian: tidy

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tidy

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	'''~~Feast~~ gear''' is an [[SCA]] term for a collection of plates, cups and and [[cutlery]] used while at [[feast]]. Since most [[event]]s do not provide these things, it is important to bring them, whether eating on- or [[off-board]].		'''Feasting gear''' or '''feast gear''' is an [[SCAism\|SCA term]] for a collection of plates, cups and and [[cutlery]] used while at [[feast]]. Since most [[event]]s do not provide these things, it is important to bring them, whether eating on- or [[off-board]].

	The most basic set of ~~feast~~ gear is [[plate]] or [[trencher]], a		The most basic set of feasting gear is [[plate]] or [[trencher]], a
	[[tankard]], a [[cutlery\|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of		[[tankard]], a [[cutlery\|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of
	these are available cheap at any [[Bargain Store]]. Effort should be		these are available cheap at any [[Bargain Store]]. Effort should be
	made to purchase items which are not glaringly [[modern]]. ''You need at least one'' plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] (or better yet two) and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A beaker or drinking horn might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[napkin]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of period [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because [[plastic]] isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.		made to purchase items which are not glaringly [[modern]]. ''You need at least one'' plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] (or better yet two) and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A beaker or drinking [[horn]] might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[napkin]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of [[period]] [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because [[plastic]] isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.

	The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic		The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic
	the ~~feast~~ gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by		the feasting gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by
	table linens, goblets, candlesticks, [[saltcellar]]s and other items. Often, [[household]]s will band together and create a set of ~~feast~~ gear for their whole house.		table linens, goblets, candlesticks, [[saltcellar]]s and other items. Often, [[household]]s will band together and create a set of feasting gear for their whole house.

	''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty ~~feast~~		''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty feasting
	gear in for the trip home, since many events do not provide		gear in for the trip home, since many events do not provide
	dishwashing facilities. Something as simple as a [[plastic bag]] will		dishwashing facilities. Something as simple as a [[plastic bag]] will
	do, although for large amounts of ~~feast~~ gear something sturdier		do, although for large amounts of feasting gear something sturdier
	may be in order.		may be in order.

	This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]].

	=== External Links===		=== External Links===

Paul Matisz at 18:58, 13 February 2006

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 === External Links===
 * http://www.dragonslaire.org/Articles/feast_gear_article.htm

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	Most [[feast]]s require you to bring your own feasting gear. This is so [[autocrat]]s don't have to arrange place settings for everyone but also so you can customise your table setting to your [[persona]] and create a medieval atmosphere.		Most [[feast]]s require you to bring your own feasting gear. This is so [[autocrat]]s don't have to arrange place settings for everyone but also so you can customise your table setting to your [[persona]] and create a medieval atmosphere.

	You need at least one plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] or better yet two, and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. Highly ~~reccomended~~ are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[serviette]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of period [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because plastic isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.		You need at least one plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] or better yet two, and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. A beaker or drinking horn might more appropriate depending on your persona. Highly recommended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[serviette]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of period [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because plastic isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.

	There are also items that can be added to feast gear to show your [[persona]]s wealth or position, or just look pretty, or be useful. For example salt cellars, embroidered table runners, scraps bowls,....		There are also items that can be added to feast gear to show your [[persona]]s wealth or position, or just look pretty, or be useful. For example salt cellars, embroidered table runners, scraps bowls,....

Tiff at 02:43, 18 August 2005

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	Most [[feast]]s require you to bring your own feasting gear. This is so [[autocrat]]s don't have to arrange place settings for everyone but also so you can customise your table setting to your [[persona]] and create a medieval atmosphere.		Most [[feast]]s require you to bring your own feasting gear. This is so [[autocrat]]s don't have to arrange place settings for everyone but also so you can customise your table setting to your [[persona]] and create a medieval atmosphere.

	You need at least one plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] or ~~beter~~ yet two, a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]], a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[serviette]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of period [[lighting]](because feasts are not lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en bowls and plates because plastic isn't [[period]].		You need at least one plate, bowl (or two different bowls), a knife, a [[fork]] (optional, but useful to modern people), a [[spoon]] or better yet two, and a [[tankard]] or [[goblet]]. Highly reccomended are a tea towel (to wash/wipe your dishes at the end), a [[serviette]] (especially if you eat with your hands), and a [[modern candles\|candle]] or other form of period [[lighting]](because feasts are not often lit with electric lights). It's good to have feasting gear that gives a medieval feel, i.e. using [[wood]]en or metal bowls and plates because plastic isn't [[period]]. Ceramic bowls are good too, but some designs look very modern, and others break very easily.

			There are also items that can be added to feast gear to show your [[persona]]s wealth or position, or just look pretty, or be useful. For example salt cellars, embroidered table runners, scraps bowls,....
⚫	If it's your first feast you are attending, you will be able to get a lend of feasting gear from the [[hospitaller]]. If you're wishing to purchase your own, just visit any [[op-shop]] and you will ALWAYS find cheap bowls and goblets ~~for 20c - $3 a piece~~. If you're lucky, you may even find a [[two pronged fork]]!

		⚫	If it's your first feast you are attending, you will normally be able to get a lend of feasting gear from the [[hospitaller]]. If you're wishing to purchase your own, just visit any [[op-shop]] and you will ALWAYS find very cheap bowls and goblets. If you're lucky, you may even find a [[two pronged fork]]! Even if you think you'd like a fancier set of feast gear later, it's best to invest in a cheap set - you can lend it to your new friends later.

	This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]].		This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]].

JakeVortex: link

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link

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	This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]].		This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]].

			=== External Links===
			* http://www.dragonslaire.org/Articles/feast_gear_article.htm