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Mise En Place

Cutting board with vegetables spelling Mise En Place

What is Mise en Place

Mise en place (pronounced me-zohn plahs) is a French culinary phrase that means “everything in its place” or “gather.” It refers to organizing and arranging the ingredients (e.g., meat, spices, chopped vegetables) and equipment required to prepare the menu items before you begin.

National CACFP Association

MEP Example

Below is a copied image of the file, please download the above file for a clearer image of the MEP expectation.  (2025)