The slaves and indentured servants cooked and prepared the meals. They ate their meals in the kitchen. The planter and his family were served their meals in the dining room. Most planters loved to have fancy dinner parties for many guests. The planter’s wife planned the meals for her family and guests.

Southern Plantation Kitchen
In some Southern Plantations the kitchens were separate from the home. This is because the weather was very hot and the fireplace would make the house hotter.
Southern Plantation Kitchen
There were only two meals a day, breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was eaten in the early morning and dinner was eaten in late afternoon. Sometimes in the evening the family would have tea. A tea doesn’t mean you just drink tea. Sandwiches and desserts are served too.

Southern Plantation Kitchen
Southern Plantation Kitchen
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June 16, 2004