It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) never ate on a table or in small bowls, nor was fine bread ever baked for him. The narrator asked, "Then on what did he eat his food?" He replied, "On dining cloths (dastarkhwan)."
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 12325
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده صحيح ، خ : 5386