Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah. I hope you are well by the grace of God. I am also good Alhamdulillah.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to say ‘Bismillah’ all the time before taking food.
Then you start eating, then remember the name of Allah.
And if you forget to remember the name of Allah, then say, ‘Bismillahi Awallahu wa Akhirah.
Wash hands to start and finish
Hands must be washed before eating.
Otherwise different types of diseases may occur.
Dastarkhan spread out
Anas (ra) said, ‘The Messenger of Allah (saw) did not eat food in large pots with feet. Eating with the right hand
The Prophet "(peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)"; used to eat with his right hand all his life..
He forbade eating..
with his left hand.
Hand licking
The Prophet" (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)" , used to lick his hands while eating..
Finger licking
Finger licking is more likely to bring blessings.
Picking up fallen food
Do not eat leaning
He forbade eating..
food leaning on anything...
Not to mention the faults of food
Do not blow on food
Praying,, at the end of the meal,,
Allaah bestows great..
mercy on us through food... To be grateful for this kindness.