Definition of mise en place in English:
mise en place
noun ˌmiːz ɒ̃ ˈplasmiz ɑ̃ plas
usually in singular (in a professional kitchen) the preparation of dishes and ingredients before the beginning of service.
Example sentencesExamples
- By 11.30 am the mise en place is finished.
- Then we get on with the mise en place, get the cooking out of the way and get ready for the service.
- To change this, Bellanger's base preparations and mise en place are well organized for service, allowing him to operate the pastry station, like a hot line.
Origin
French, literally 'putting in place'.