Buying new records can be a difficult experience. There are so many variables that can influence your decision: size, color, shape, feel and weight, to name a few. There are also many different names for signs. Whether you call it a salad plate or a...appetizer plate, or athe dinner plateversus an appetizer plate, they all mean pretty much the same thing. Since we are going to talk about the size of plates, it is important to know that since they are usually round, the size will be the diameter of the plate. In this post we look at the differences between the sizes of the following:
- Appetizer plates
- Dinner plates
- Serving bowl
- What to pay attention to when buying signs
Dinner plates
Dinner plates are usually 10 inches in diameter. This size is ideal because dinners usually have more than one aspect. A 10-inch plate can hold a protein, a grain, and a vegetable without feeling too overwhelming. If you choose to use smaller boards, e.g. 7 inches or 8 inches, just like a plate, your plate will be overflowing with food, or you may even need more than one plate to give yourself enough food. A larger plate, such as 12 inches or even 13 inches, can lead to two things: larger portions than necessary or a plate that feels empty. When shopping for dinner plates, it is best to choose a 10-inch plate as it is perfect for portion control and large enough to hold all the components of a traditional dinner.
Appetizer plates
Every good meal starts with an appetizer. With a smaller portion size leading up to the main event of the dinner, appetizers are a perfect way to introduce guests to the meal. For an appetizer plate, we recommend using a plate of approximately 20 cm. An appetizer plate is also ideal for family meals where sharing is encouraged. Anything smaller than 8 inches and you're starting to get into bread plate territory, and anything larger can double as a dinner plate.
Serving bowl
Serving bowlis a fantastic way to complete your tablescape. Most serving bowls are oval, which provides a nice contrast to the roundness of the dinner and appetizer plates. Serving dishes should be significantly larger than both your dinner plates and your appetizers and should be at least 12 inches wide. Serving bowls can also serve as plates if your dish consists of several components and you want to consolidate your experience. For example, if you are making Hainanese chicken rice, you can place a pile of rice on a serving platter with the sliced chicken next to it. Finally, transfer the stock to a small bowl on the serving platter so everything stays in one place. This makes your dining experience smoother and more enjoyable.
What you should pay attention to with tableware
Now that you have more information about board size, it's important to know what other features make boards superior. Firstly, your tableware should be fully vitrified, which means it removes the pores from the surface, resulting in a much stronger and scratch-resistant plate. This is the gold standard of the hospitality industry. In addition, your record frame must have a completely glass back, making stacking a completely harmless job. You also want dishes that are dishwasher, oven and microwave safe!
So whether it's an American board or a European-made board, the size of your board is crucial to yoursdinner experience. Shop the collection of plates, bowls and serving dishes from Made Inher!
