Noël à Table – children 7 – 14 years

Noël à Table

Noël à Table is a new dining etiquette course to prepare children for the Christmas social season.  It combines dining etiquette with the social skills related to dining both in the home and outside.  The children will know how to represent themselves beautifully at the dining table in any company and they will have a few weeks to practise before Christmas.  Over a beautiful luncheon at the Hôtel d’Angleterre, children will learn:

• Formal and informal place settings;
• Correct use of utensils and napkin;
• Gracious table manners;
• The social etiquette around dining with others;
• How to be a good host and a good guest in someone’s home;
• Restaurant rules.

Noël à Table is for boys and girls ages 7 – 14 years.  The cost per participant is chf220.

Included is a two course lunch and certificate of participation.

There are places remaining for:

Saturday 28th November 2026

12 midday – 1.30pm

Hotel d’Angleterre, Geneva

Bookings via info@swissetiquette.com

FAQs

Is this a one-off class or part of a series?

Noël à Table is a children’s dining course teaching the art of dining and being a good host and guest.  It is intended as a one-off ‘bootcamp’ for table manners and hosting.  The children learn a lot in the class.  Children who have taken a dining etiquette class before are welcome back for a refresher.

Who is the teacher?

Rhoda attended Swiss finishing school where she studied international etiquette and protocol.  She is certified to teach children’s etiquette and business etiquette.  She has taught etiquette to royal children.

Does the course just teach Christmas etiquette?

The class is timed so that it will be useful for families for the Christmas season.  But the skills learned are equally useful for dining out, occasions such as birthday parties, and every day dining.  In the broader perspective, strong dining skills help to build confidence in many different situations.

What language is spoken in the class?

The class will be delivered in English.  As at many dining tables in Geneva, there is normally a variety of languages represented at these classes.  The teacher will be accompanied by assistants who also speak French and Spanish and will be there to interpret for the children if needed.

It is important to note that this is a very practical class and the real learning is through observation and practice.  Through each part, the teacher demonstrates and the children copy.  The teacher goes around the table and helps each child.

What can we expect when we sign up?

Parents will receive a confirmation message on receipt of payment.  In the week before the class, those enrolled will receive an email with practical details.  Included will be a menu.  Parents are encouraged to show this to their children and talk about the food that will be served.

What is the dress code?

Children are asked to dress smartly, appropriate to the venue.  If your child would like to dress ‘up’ for the occasion, they are certainly welcome to do so.

Does my child have to eat the food?

Children are encouraged to try the food but are not obliged to eat in the class.

What is the protocol for allergies?

Parents are asked to advise of any allergies or restrictions before the class so that their child can have suitable food.

We’d love to do a class but are not available on these dates.  What can we do instead?

You are invited to email info@swissetiquette.com to be notified about upcoming group classes or to book a private lesson.

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Thank you.