Clay with Your Food at spoonbar: The Art of the Plate

Join Louis Maldonado, Former Top Chef and executive chef of Spoonbar, and Jered Nelson, handcrafter of exquisite dinnerware for some of the nation’s top chefs, for a discussion and demonstration on the art of plating. Louis and Jered’s talk on the art of plating for SF Design Week in Berkeley was so popular that the spoonbar team has planned this encore! Get an inside look at the entire process that goes into crafting spoonbar’s beautiful bowls, cups, and plates - beginning with local clay and ending with Louis’ artfully plated dishes. Jered will demonstrate how he thoughtfully designs and crafts the dinnerware, and Louis will finish by showcasing his plating techniques. Come hear how Louis and Jered collaborate, try your hand at the potters wheel, and eat gorgeously plated snacks cooked in a handmade raku-style kiln.