Complete guide to select your Tableware

24-02-2022

Tableware or crockery is elementally thought to create an unforgettable dining experience or to enhance the aesthetics of the occasion. While the material from which crockery is produced cannot act as a catalyst to enrich the flavor of the dish, but it can surely contain the temperateness to relish your recipe at its best. For instance, people across the globe prefer Porcelain as dinnerware due to its versatile character to withstand high temperatures and spread warmth of the food homogeneously without altering the taste of the dish. So, here’s an insightful presentation to help decide your crockery amidst an array of dinner wares such as Porcelain, Bone China, stoneware, Rakstone and melamine to create memorable experiences.

Different Types of Dinnerware Materials

For a perfect balance between convenience and aesthetics, this is your ultimate guide to select dinnerware to create that wonderful setting for your loved ones. Take a minute and get ready to fascinate yourselves with these newfound facts.

Porcelain

This dinnerware is made of four main components: feldspar, quartz, kaolin and free alumina then milled to a specific consistency. Later it goes through a series of steps to get the final non-porous elegant porcelain articles. These products are durable, more resistant than ceramic dishes, microwave & dishwasher safe. Segmentation can range from all-day dining to elegant and inspiration. This type of Dinnerware is the most preferred in day to day use due to its robustness and ease of use.

Bone China

This is a Premium dinnerware manufactured using technologically advanced Synthetic Bone material. It is the epitome of class due to its surprising thinness and highly translucency. It is a unique combination of lightweight at the same time high durable Tableware.  It adorns the premium restaurants of the world due to its sparkling glaze and Gold designs on Bone China are a masterpiece to behold. It can be collectors delight to adorn a crockery shelf to be passed on through generations 

Stoneware

This is a porous dinnerware usually handmade made from clay. Fired at relatively low temperature this tableware is dense, thick and stone-like. Mostly of coarse texture and feel, it is usually found more in retail stores as it is more cost-efficient due to the simpler mode of production. It is not recommended for long term use as due to its porous nature it is brittle and preferred for serving dry foods. But there is a market that loves the product due to its authentic homemade look.

Rakstone

A recent innovation in the market is the launch of a new category called ‘RAKStone’ It is an amalgamation of the best of both worlds as it flaunts the look and finish of stoneware yet is fully vitreous and edge chip resistant like porcelain. A first in the market created by one of the leading tableware manufacturers RAK Porcelain, which is distinctive and ideally suited for the HORECA industry’s precise requirements due to its highly authentic and homemade look of Stoneware combined with the properties of Porcelain. You get the best of both the worlds and it has created ripples in the porcelain tableware Industry

Melamine

This dinnerware is break-resistant, chip-resistant, economic and cheap. But recent studies by FDA have shown that Melamine releases toxic content when comes in contact with food at high temperatures, especially with acidic foods. Though it is economical compared to other types of dinnerware it is less preferred due to safety concerns and not recommended for products that come in contact with food.

Plates & Hollowware of Dinnerware come in a variety of sizes

Charger Plate or Show Plate

Typically varies from 33 cm to 36 cm (13–14 inches), generally is decorative with intense colours and intricate designs.

Dinner Plate

The size can start from 25 cm and go to 30 cm (10-12 inches).

Soup Bowls / Plates

Usually both bowls and plates of appropriate sizes can be used to serve soup.Bowls that are wide and shallow with an ideal capacity between 8-12oz & 23 cl – 35 cl can be used. And the size of the deep plates can vary anywhere between 22 – 25 cm or 9-10 inches.

BNB Plate

The bread and butter plate is used for small individual servings and the fitting size is typically 9 inches or 22 – 23 cm

Cups & Saucers

A range of cups and saucers are used as deemed appropriate for different brews. Capacity can range from 35 cl to 9 cl, for Coffee, Tea, and Espresso. Other decorative items that can complement your table setting is Glassware, 18/10 stainless steel cutlery & Serving or Buffet Dishes.  Let your table speak your mind, speak a story of your own. Be it casual or fine dining, make the experience count by choosing the right dinnerware. Find your best tableware but make sure it’s RAK.