The holiday rush is here – but you’re ready for it. You’ve set up your tree in the corner, and it’s twinkling away while your guests laugh and chatter about their holiday plans. “Carol of the Bells” is playing in the background. There’s just one thing that’s missing. The sparkle of new commercial dinner plates and bowls.
How old are your dinner plates now? Have they been with you since you opened? They’re probably showing some signs of wear, and a few might even have a crack or two.
We get it, your restaurant is a busy place, and dinner plates often get chipped, smashed, or damaged by guests. But this holiday season, we want you to have restaurant dinnerware that’s truly worthy of the food you serve and creates a magical experience for your guests.
Move over, melamine dinnerware! We’re going to show you why good commercial dinnerware (like stoneware dinnerware or china) is a must and what to look for in new dinner plates this year.
Why do good restaurant dinner plates matter?
Nobody wants to eat at a restaurant with old, outdated dishes. You know class, style, and durability when you see it, and so do your guests.
Our clients come to us looking for just that: high-quality commercial dinnerware made from premium white porcelain. Here’s what premium dishes can do for your restaurant:
Create a more immersive experience
Going out for a nice meal isn’t just about enjoying delicious food (though, that’s definitely part of it). It’s a whole experience. When your guests come to your restaurant, they’re looking for a lovely atmosphere where they can relax with good food in good company.
Stylish dinnerware brings that extra hint of sophistication and class to the table.
Support the theme of your restaurant
Whether you’re a seafood restaurant or an Italian joint, the right kind of dinnerware can amplify your restaurant’s theme or ambiance, tying everything together.
For example, if you’re a classy, high-end restaurant serving expensive dishes, plastic dinnerware simply won’t cut it! You need twice-fired porcelain dinnerware or china dinnerware – something that really sets the stage for an elegant dinner service.
Protect your wait staff, guests, and budget!
Stocking up on subpar dinnerware might save you money for now, but cheap plates chip and break easily. And damaged dishes are more than an eyesore. They pose health and safety risks to your servers and guests, and replacing them will ultimately cost you more in the long run than investing in quality up front.
What to look for in holiday-worthy commercial dinner plates
When it comes to stylish design, there are countless options available. That said, here are the factors that most investment-worthy dinner plates can claim:
High-quality porcelain
Porcelain isn’t “just ceramic”, it’s a unique mixture of kaolin clay, feldspar and quartz.
And you want high-end porcelain in your restaurant.
High-quality porcelain dinnerware is fired at temperatures as high as 1300°C. The result: a sturdy porcelain plate or dish that’s microwave safe, dishwasher safe, and strong enough to survive a few falls from the dinner table (you know how the holidays can be).
How to choose the right porcelain dinnerware:
- Look for a smooth finish when you run your finger along the surface of the porcelain
- When you hold it up to the light, it should have a faint glow to it
- High-grade porcelain will have a clear, bell-like sound when tapped
Durability
Pretty bowls and plates are great – until they crack under the heat lamps or break in the wash. Durable dinnerware is an absolute must, so research carefully before you buy any serving product..
For example, some of our high-quality porcelain dishes are made with a rolled edge, which enhances their durability, making them the perfect addition to any busy kitchen.
Reputation
Sometimes what you see is far from what you get. When choosing the right commercial dinner plate provider, take a look at their reviews and consider whether they’re a trustworthy supplier to work with. Remember, it’s your business reputation on the line, too!
Our team has been delivering fine quality dinnerware sets to top hotels and commercial clients for over 40 years. We’re one of the last family-owned commercial tableware companies in the US, and our reputation speaks for itself.
Dinnerware that dazzles for the holidays
Ready to truly impress your guests? Take a look at some of the beautiful dinnerware collections Corby Hall has on offer.
Bandera
This modern, durable stoneware dinnerware collection is an absolute gem. With a gorgeous Scandinavian-inspired design, this 17-piece collection is available in three unique colors, so you know you’ll find the right set to fit with your restaurant’s decor.
Terra
With its unique design and gorgeous shapes, Terra is a bright white porcelain collection available in a combination smooth and satin finish. It’s twice-fired at high temperatures to ensure quality and enough durability to keep up with the intense heat of any kitchen.
Bistro
If you want a modern, sleek, and stylish white porcelain dinnerware collection with a stunning Scandinavian-inspired design, then Bistro is the right choice. It’s full of class – the perfect addition to any fine dining establishment that wants to impress its guests. With 10 unique pieces in this porcelain set, you’ll find the perfect dishes for your dining table.
Ecos
This beautiful collection of 34 uniquely-designed pieces and platters contains stunning plates and bowls made from high-quality white porcelain. Ecos is dishwasher safe and heat resistant, and many pieces come with a rolled edge for added durability.
Saturno
Looking for a modern design and some gorgeous color to add some ‘wow’ to your holiday tablescape? The 34-piece Saturno collection might be the perfect fit for your fine dining restaurant.
Saturno Coupe
The Saturno Coupe dinnerware dinnerware collection features a sleek, rimless design. With 14 gorgeous white porcelain pieces to choose from, you’ll have no problem fitting these dishes, serving bowls, and platters into your restaurant’s dinnerware arsenal.
Wholesale commercial dinner plates to match your style
Your commercial dinner plates should be affordable, stylish, and durable enough to fit the demands of your kitchen.
Corby Hall offers wholesale dinnerware that not only looks boutique and polished but is also crafted with the finest-quality porcelain and designed to stand the test of time.
Take a closer look at what our large selection of dinner plates has to offer for your restaurant, hotel, or events space.