Level: Scoolinar

Primero enhorabuena por dar ese primer paso de hacer tu primer emplatado. Ya verás que poco a poco vas mejorando. En cuanto a tu plato, el combinar trozos en los que se vea la piel de la patata y también otros en lo que se vea su carne es un acierto. Lo que es el plato en sí, yo hubiera elegido uno totalmente blanco o con un borde más reducido y con menos dibujo. Los puntos naranjas tienen mucho protagonismo, quizás los hubiera puesto por encima,en algunos sitios para ayudar a hacer contraste y resaltar texturas. Podrías ponerle un poco de aceite de oliva por encima para dar algo de brillo o alguna hojita verde que ayude a resaltar las texturas. Te animo a ver los distintos cursos que hay en la plataforma de emplatados que te ayudarán mucho.

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Level: Scoolinary Team

Thank you for sharing your first plating attempt! Just taking that step already says a lot about your attitude and your eagerness to learn. 🙌✨

Looking at the photo, the first thing that stands out is the creamy, well-combined texture of the salad — that’s a great starting point. Well done! Your dish also gives off a very cozy, homemade feel, and that’s something to value too.

If you’re interested in exploring new ways to present your dishes, you might consider playing a bit more with height and color. For example, a metal ring can help give the presentation more structure, and adding a fresh herb like chives or curly parsley could give it a nice pop of color. You could also experiment with your choice of plate — white always works well, but a darker plate might make the colors of your dish stand out even more.

Another fun idea is to try using spoons to shape quenelles (those elegant oval forms you often see in professional kitchens), or incorporate something crunchy or some fresh microgreens to add texture and height.

Do you find the creative side of plating more challenging, or the technical execution? It’s something many of us wonder about when starting out, and every attempt is a chance to sharpen both your eye and your technique.

If you’re looking to keep improving, here are some courses we highly recommend — they’re full of inspiration and useful tips:

Fundamentals of Plating – Great for understanding the core principles of plating. https://www.scoolinary.com/courses/fundamentals-plating

Introduction to Plating – Perfect for building confidence in your first steps. https://www.scoolinary.com/courses/introduction-to-plating

Plating Techniques – Ideal for diving deeper into more advanced and creative techniques.https://www.scoolinary.com/courses/plating-techniques

Keep going — every try brings you closer to the results you’re aiming for. 🌱👏

Level: Scoolinary Team

Hey Cecilia! 👋
First attempt? This is a solid starting point! You’ve kept the composition centered and clean, and the use of contrasting textures and colors (especially the scallion rings and dots of sauce) is eye-catching and thoughtful. The magenta background adds boldness—maybe next time try a more neutral surface to let the food shine even more.
What’s your number 1 challenge when you try to create visual harmony on a plate? Is it balancing color, height, or texture?
And since you mentioned you’re a good imitator, check out our Plating Courses, I’m positive you’ll get so much better results very soon😉 You what they say… passion moves mountains.
Can’t wait to see your next dish with those new tools! Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @Scoolinary_en if you share it 🥔📸