Feasting gear: Difference between revisions
(Corrected spelling. Added a titbit) |
Paul Matisz (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
'''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]]. |
|||
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. |
|||
The most basic set of feast gear is [[plate]] or [[trencher]], a |
|||
| ⚫ | 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 |
||
[[tankard]], a [[cutlery|spoon]] and an eating [[knife]]. All of |
|||
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. |
||
The longer one is in the [[SCA]], the more elaborate and authentic |
|||
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,.... |
|||
the feast 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. |
|||
''One important note'': Bring a container to place your dirty feast |
|||
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. |
|||
gear in for the trip home, since many events do not provide |
|||
dishwashing facilities. Something as simple as a [[plastic bag]] will |
|||
do, although for large amounts of feast gear something sturdier |
|||
may be in order. |
|||
This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]]. |
This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to [[Feast Gear]]. |
||
| Line 11: | Line 20: | ||
=== External Links=== |
=== External Links=== |
||
* http://www.dragonslaire.org/Articles/feast_gear_article.htm |
* http://www.dragonslaire.org/Articles/feast_gear_article.htm |
||
[[category:SCAism]] |
|||
Revision as of 05:58, 14 February 2006
Feast gear is an SCA term for a collection of plates, cups and and cutlery used while at feast. Since most events 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 tankard, a spoon and an eating knife. All of 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 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 wooden 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 feast gear tends to become. The basic items are augmented by table linens, goblets, candlesticks, saltcellars and other items. Often, households will band together and create a set of feast gear for their whole house.
One important note: Bring a container to place your dirty feast gear in for the trip home, since many events do not provide dishwashing facilities. Something as simple as a plastic bag will do, although for large amounts of feast gear something sturdier may be in order.
This term is, in some kingdoms, shortened to Feast Gear.
