The selection of correct crockery is supremely important even when arranging a family dinner. When talking about opening a new restaurant or updating the older one. The importance of the seemingly unnoticed spoons, plates, and bowls excels as these seemingly minor details hold a drastic impact on the dining experience. Yet it is a portrayal of the practicality and professionalism in your restaurant. This guide will lead you through some details which will aid you in making the correct choice.
How to choose the right crockery?
Several Factors are to be considered while choosing the crockery. It's not a child play
- Theme and Style: As it is said, the first impression is the last. The Crockery you shortlisted should not be odd to your theme. It could be contrasting with it as white goes well with black, yet for a dark theme, you could keep the colors dull like grey. Adding on, the fancy dishes and cups may find some attention, but all of it would wind up when your waiter is invested in explaining the way to use it, yet you should choose the crockery, which is fancy and functional.
- Durability: Running a commercial restaurant requires a professional approach, yet you should choose the material wisely. The best on the list are bone China and porcelain, which bring elegance and long-lasting durability. Though melamine could be an economical choice, but you would have to change it in five to seven years.
- Availability: The pattern and color you are choosing should not be rare as in a restaurant, it's common that items get broken or chipped off. So, to maintain the branding of your business intact, you need to choose the simplest and easily available crockery options on the market for your business.
- Storing: Another very important factor is the storage of your crockery items. Your crockery should be stackable if you have a small storage place. However, the crockery should be simple in design and not have difficult designing or shape making it difficult to store. It is also ideal to have light-weighted crockery as it occupies less space.
How to choose utensils for the restaurant?
Utensils enchant the look and presentation of your food so focusing on them is significant. In the world of trends, it is important to make the food look Instagram-able! Picking the right utensils will not only built your reputation on the market but will also make the food more appealing and enjoyable for your customers. Therefore, putting in a little effort to make the right choice is important for your business.
- The Size of utensils: The food-to-plate ratio is extremely significant while having a meal. Your utensils should be sized according to the dish you are serving so that it doesn't feel too empty or too full.
- Shape of plate: Your utensils should be designed in such a way that they look elegant and are manageable too. Holding them and eating over them is not a problem. It is best to follow the traditional way and use circular or rectangular plates and round cups and bowls.
- Color: The Contrast is extremely important when comes to presentation. The color of your utensils solely depends on the theme of your restaurant. The black feels classical, but they would feel odd in a funky pink restaurant.
Should I consider buying the items in lose or sets?
The answer to this question is what your budget allows. Although it would be kind of hectic to buy items in loose as and make up a set of them, it would be far more economical and yet more creative as the slightest details would be kept in consideration. On the other hand, getting a set of bone China utensils will give you ample leisure time to focus on the other important requirements. Another great reason to pick lose crockery is the variety. The right crockery gives personality to the food serves hence there is no harm in making this choice.
What should be considered when selecting crockery for food presentation?
To make your food presentable you should first consider the type of cuisine you serve. For fine dining, your choice needs to be different, formal and exquisite. While the Indian cuisine blends well with the thalli (metallic plates with portions). Chinese cuisine is mostly served in small and pale bowls and plates. Similarly for street-style types of food, a mix and match and blend of colors will bring the food to life. So, it's better to choose the colors and patterns that are traditionally used as serving utensils in the region. It's kind of logical that an Italian person won't like his Alfredo pasta to be served in a tray.
