Choosing your dinnerware might be one of the most daunting and thrilling tasks of opening a restaurant. Sure, we expect that durability will be top of mind for any tabletop purchase. But once you get past the practical and sensible considerations, you can start to have some fun. Think about your menu items and the best way to highlight your ingredients—for example, is your restaurant an example of poised fine dining or is it an effortless, farm-to-fork concept? In this Dinnerware Buying Guide, we’ll walk you through the common types of chinaware found in restaurants today, including material, style and tips on care and maintenance.