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Charger Plates
Charger plates, also called waiting plates, are used more as presentational embellishments to dinner services in restaurants or at events and banquets rather than actual food service tableware. With a diameter greater than 306mm these large service plates also referred to as under plates, are designed to not come into contact with foods but rather support dinner plates.
Complete Table Settings With Restaurant Charger Plates Sets
Often placed directly on the table as part of a primary static dining setting to enhance table presentation, charger plates are also, on occasion, used to safely serve hot dinner plates to the table. These additional plates also offer an extra layer of protection against spills and marks on table linens during dining.
Charger and service plates will often feature unique yet complementary styles, textures, patterns and colours to tableware sets, acting as a statement piece of table decoration however designs to match existing dining sets are also available to cater for all restaurant preferences.
Generally formed with a flat base, wide edges and a shallow well, the slipping of dining plates around the charger plate during service is minimised. More popular wide rimmed styles can add extra presentational impact, although narrow lipped designs are also available to cater for every desire. When considering designs and styles always address the size of the service plate you require. Charger plates should have a suitable difference in size to the dining plate being served with ample visibility prominent so that customers can note and appreciate the design and detail of the serving plate beneath.