Definitions for "Mise en place"
Literally "put in place" in French. Refers to the preparations for cooking, setting out bowls, pots, and pans and measuring, washing, peeling, and chopping and mincing ingredients. Back to the top
literally this means to 'put in place' generally refers to pre-service preparation, including setting the tables and stocking up the stations. Also used in the kitchen, where it refers to the pre-preparation before cooking takes place.
The art of having all the ingredients prepared and ready to place on the plate.