As one of our largest suppliers of restaurant dinnerware, International Tableware is able to offer the advice needed to make a more informed decision when it comes to choosing the right dish material for your food service needs. Here’s a quick list for helping to find the right restaurant China dinnerware material when shopping for new plates, bowls, and cups.
Bone China
Bone China is the type of China you think of finding in fine dining restaurants. It has a very refined look, yet is durable enough to withstand constant use.
[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]- Durability: High
- Look: Elegant
- Texture: Smooth
- Price: $$$$
- Weight: Light
- Oven to Table: No
- Color(s): Bone White
Ceramic
Ceramic China can differ from piece to piece making it a very unique addition to any table. It’s one of the most commonly used materials in restaurant dinnerware as its price point is low, but durability is reasonable.
[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]- Durability: Medium
- Look: Sensible
- Texture: Smooth
- Price: $
- Weight: Light
- Oven to Table: Yes
- Color(s): Variety
China
China gives you the elegance of Bone China, but at a lower price point. You also get a variety of colors, patterns, and finishes that you don’t see with other dinnerware materials.
[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]- Durability: Medium
- Look: Classic
- Texture: Smooth
- Price: $$$
- Weight: Light
- Oven to Table: Yes
- Color(s): White/Patterns
Glass
Some glass can be used from oven to table, but others can’t. To verify, look for a stamp on the bottom of the plate to verify if it is oven safe.
[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]- Durability: Low
- Look: Modern
- Texture: Smooth
- Price: $$
- Weight: Light
- Oven to Table: Yes/No
- Color(s): Clear/Textured
Porcelain
Similar to glass, look for a stamp on the bottom of the porcelain piece to see if it can be placed in an oven. Porcelain has a classic style that goes well in fine dining establishments, and rarely comes in any color other than white.
[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]- Durability: Low
- Look: Classic
- Texture: Smooth
- Price: $$$
- Weight: Light
- Oven to Table: Yes/No
- Color(s): White
Stoneware
Stoneware is one of the most versatile pieces of dinner ware material as it can come in a variety of colors and different finishes, e.g. satin, matte, shiny,etc.
[unordered_list style=”green-dot”]- Durability: High
- Look: Rustic
- Texture: Porous
- Price: $$
- Weight: Heavy
- Oven to Table: Yes
- Color(s): Variety