Who says fast food can't be classy? Just because you're not in the mood to cook, that doesn't mean you can't have that proper dining experience. So if you're looking to upgrade your takeaway meal, we have the perfect tip: plate your food. When most people order takeout , they plop on the couch and eat it straight from the bag.
This might be gratifying on occasion, but sometimes, we crave a more civilized setup. Plating your food feels more refined and luckily, it takes less than a minute. All that's required is removing the fast food from its packaging, placing it neatly on your plate, and serving.
The extra effort is well worth it, especially if you have guests. After all, presentation goes a long way at mealtime, since plated food is more appetizing and shows you care about your guests' experience. Depending on the cuisine, plated takeaway might even pass as a home-cooked meal — and hey, your secret is safe with us.
While the process of plating food is straightforward, we have tricks to take it to the next level. Because let's be real, you can do better than a burger and fries on a basic plate. If you're going to elevate fast food, you may as well go all in.
So go ahead and treat yourself to a takeout meal — and feel fancy while doing it! Plating tips for fast food and takeout The benefit of eating at a restaurant is food arrives piping hot. However, ordering delivery or grabbing takeaway requires transit, and unfortunately, food can begin to cool during this time. That.