What can't we do without everyday at the studio? Here's our short version of a set tray:

• tweezers, at least 6 inches long--with either straight or bent-nose tips
  
• small scissors
• small spatulas for lifting or moving food
  
• brushes (as needed for sauces, water, oil)
• some kind of sharp pick...a bamboo skewer, x-acto blade, surgical scalpel, etc.
• small spray bottle (usually for water)
• small dropper bottle (with a needle-nose or very tiny tip--again, usually for water)
• small, short plastic cups (for sauces, to hold garnishes, etc.)
• small paper plates for extra pieces of food for the plate (if needed)
  
• small spritzer filled with glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol (to clean edges of plate or other props)
  
• cotton swabs (the ones with pointy tips from the cosmetic area are our favorites)
• torn paper towels to wipe your hands, mop up spills, etc.