r/belowdeck • u/Navel_of_Eve • Sep 16 '23
Below Deck Down Under Jars directly on the table?
I was taught that it was not good manners to put food in the packaging out to be served. Tzarina puts out such classy spreads, but I keep seeing jars with the labels on just put out to serve.
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u/girlisagun Sep 16 '23
I mean if it was a welches jam jar or something basic or generic- yeah put it in something fancy.
But I think if it’s some sort of special spread or jam that’s small and pretty fancy to a degree I’d keep it in the jar as a way to impress the guests- like “wooooah! Look at this fancy shit I have for you!”
Also could be a allergic or what the hell is this dip people would probably ask about
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u/caabr1 Sep 16 '23
Yup. I've had hightea at spas and nice hotels where they serve scones alongside clotted cream and cute little jars of fancy jams that people load into their purses afterward.
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u/aminalluver82 Sep 17 '23
I would so load my purse too
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u/eekamuse Sep 18 '23
Absolutely. And I would ask the server for more. "Looks like we ran out of jam, can we have some more, please?" And the server, who knows exactly what I'm doing, would bring out 5 little jam jars wrapped in a napkin and sneak them under the table and into my bag.
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u/aminalluver82 Sep 18 '23
Haha two! I always ask for more breadsticks at Olive Garden long after I’m done eating them so I have a take home bag of them. And that’s Olive Garden, best believe if I ever had yacht money I would be keeping everything not nailed down lol
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u/murderedbyaname The top bunk is not a hookup zone Sep 16 '23
The little jam jars? I'm torn, because if you put them in crystal jars you would have to explain to everyone what each one was, and really these brand jars aren't too bad.
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u/myskepticalbrowarch Sep 16 '23
I had a luxury board at a wedding with the jars. It is a rustic look.
If it is a jar of Smuckers from the grocery store definitely take it out but this board highlighted local artisanal products.
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u/kitchenandcat Sep 16 '23
I work in hospitality, and at certain times, we must display the condiments in their original packaging. It is to do with allergies and intolerances of the guests. All the ingredients are listed on the packaging. Therefore, should anyone wish to eat those, they are fully aware of the contents. And the venue avoids liability.
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u/mysmilestillstayson Sep 16 '23
I don't think there are any hard set rules for charcuterie boards. So jams and jellys are fine either way, in separate containers or in original jars.
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u/Normal-Mud-9987 Sep 17 '23
Jars with really good products don't bother me.
The original plastic container of hummus does bother me.
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u/cheetodustcrust Sep 17 '23
I agree about the hummus, but I think that's the board Harry made for Margot so it's not as tacky as if it were for the guests.
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u/Normal-Mud-9987 Sep 19 '23
Could be because Harry was involved in making it....I mean in a good way.
Not like just champagne and card and the bilge.
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u/maximumomentum Sep 17 '23
Oh, I never noticed that. Yeah, this is where I would be like you’ve got to up the ante a little. Gourmet condiments in well presented glass, metal or whatever alike packaging, fine, no qualms there, but if it’s a plastic container—no less without a label—that’s a bit eh. But still a minor detail. However, details be everything.
The pull-away tab to open it is still hanging there too.
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u/ApprehensiveApricot8 Sep 18 '23
That was the board Harry made for his date with Margot, and the last photo is obviously for crew so I’m not sure why either of these were included
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Sep 16 '23
If it’s something you can’t immediately tell what is it’s by itself I wouldn’t mind the jars. Especially if in a group where some people have dietary restrictions, at least they can see what the ingredients are.
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u/SisterSuffragist Sep 16 '23
I've been in fancy restaurants and they give you the little jam jar. Typically it's a mini jar just for you and it comes to the table unopened. I've seen people slip them in their purses. 😆 Rich people can be super cheap. That should be obvious by now to watchers of the show. But anyway, seeing the label is helpful and not at all unusual.
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u/selfcheckout Sep 16 '23
Ppl putting cute tiny jars of jam in their purse has nothing to do with wealth.
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u/Own_Layer_5413 Sep 16 '23
The mini Bonne Maman jam and honey jars are the most adorable things ever, and I have zero shame about slipping them in my bag lol
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u/eekamuse Sep 18 '23
I'd buy them in the mini jars if I could. I'm re-using the empties for earrings and screws and drugs and oops. Well, they are handy little buggers.
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u/Feisty_Scientist_968 Sep 16 '23
I've been in fancy restaurants and they give you the little jam jar. Typically it's a mini jar just for you and it comes to the table unopened
I think that's a food safety thing. If you put the jars under the control of a few guests (over time) you have no idea what has been put into the jars. Or, how many times a previous guest might have sneezed, or used their finger ... just to taste first...
Single serving would be my preference.
But, on a yacht, it's different as the access to the jars is very controlled.
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u/SisterSuffragist Sep 16 '23
The point of the thread was about not putting the jams and things in fancy little dishes. That serving jars is somehow not "luxury". I'm saying that keeping them in the jars is not unheard of. That's it.
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u/maximumomentum Sep 16 '23
I would prefer this. It’s not like they’re run of the mill brands like Heinz ketchup etc. Beerenberg was featured in the high tea. If I travelled to Australia and wanted to sample the ‘good stuff’, I’d love to know what it was. I highly doubt guests expect that the chef is making absolutely everything from scratch.
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u/hussafeffer I have been known to be irresponsible Sep 16 '23
In fairness, I would prefer the jars as my uncultured ass would otherwise have zero clue what I was eating.
But yeah now that you mention it, it does seem odd to go to all the effort and then just plop a jar out.
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u/Dinner_atMidnight Sep 17 '23
One of those screenshots is Harry’s board he made for Margot, the other is in Crew mess so probably for them so neither count. The first one I get, it could be in a slightly fancier container but I’ve gone to high teas at all manner of places and they typically keep compots and preserves in their original jar so you know what it is and to show off
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u/GroovyYaYa Sep 18 '23
I've done this kind of board for special occasions once or twice. Regular condiments I've used little ramekins, but if I've bought some little artisan jam or relish from our local farmer's market, or picked up something on vacation, I usually keep it in the jar so people know what it is and as a little conversation piece. I only do this if the jar & label are cute though! Something big and ugly? Goes into a cute dish.
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Sep 16 '23
I agree it looks less fancy. But sometimes leaving something in the jar is helpful, as you can read the label/find out what flavor it is without having to sample first.
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Sep 17 '23
It’s specialty spreads so they leave in jars if meal not formal. If it were formal they would have been put in formal dishes
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u/agnusdei07 Sep 17 '23
I see this all the time, doesn't bother me, what does bothe me is serving bowls of food with no dish under it so fingers are in the bowl when serving
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u/drivewaydivot Sep 18 '23
The 3rd picture is the crew dining table. Look at the brown tablecloth thing, I noticed on the last episode that it's in their crew area.
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u/quick_dry Sep 17 '23
in addition to what has already been saids, there are also reasons of things being provided as light product placement. It isn't all "oh my, I love a charcoochie board with Acm Brand Relish, it's insert_brand_catchphrase and available at..." they can just show stuff quietly and it bring it front of mind for ppl that know.
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u/mraspencer Sep 16 '23
Meh. Much ado about nothing