What to serve on your plates? The choice is up to you, but as with another piece of dinnerware, there are many factors to consider. Size, shape, and material are all essential considerations when buying dinner plates.
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Types of Dinner Plates
- Dinner Plate: The largest of the plates, this is the one that you’ll use for large portions of entrees, salad, and bread. It’s also what most people think when they hear “dinner plate.”
- Salad Plate: This smaller plate serves smaller amounts of salad or appetisers.
- Bread Plate: This plate is specifically used to hold slices of bread during a meal. Unlike the other two dishes above, it does not have a rim around its perimeter (it can be any size), but it should match your dinner or salad plates in style and colour so that all three are uniform on your table.
- Entree Plate: This larger-than-average dish can be used for serving any entree—from steaks to salads—and makes an ideal vessel for side dishes. If you’d like something smaller than your standard dinner plate but more significant than a salad plate, this might be just what you’re looking for!
Materials
Dinner plates are made from different materials, the most common being stoneware, ceramic, and earthenware.
- Stoneware plates are usually non-porous (which means they don’t absorb liquids) and resistant to stains, scratches, and heat. Because stoneware plates are durable, they’re often dishwasher safe, so you can put them in the dishwasher after use.
- Ceramic plates are also non-porous, but unlike stoneware plates, they aren’t as scratch-resistant or heat-resistant. If you want something that won’t break if dropped on a hard surface or left in the microwave too long while cooking something on it, then ceramic plates may be more suitable for your needs than stoneware ones would be
Shape
The most common dinner plate shapes are round, square, and rectangular. The form you choose depends on your preference and the style of your kitchen. If you have a more traditional kitchen, then a square plate would work well with it. An oval plate may better suit your design style if you prefer something more modern.
Size
Dinner plates are usually between 10 and 12 inches in diameter. However, many people like to use slightly larger or smaller dinner plates. Depending on the size of your table and how you will be setting it up, you may want to choose a container that fits in with your existing decor. A standard-sized dinner plate will work well for most meals if you have a large table and want to keep things simple in terms of serving dishes.
On the other hand, if you prefer smaller plates but still want to ensure that guests have plenty of room for their food on one plate (and aren’t picking up their food from multiple smaller pieces).
It’s about personal preference, but the trend seems to be toward larger plates.
It’s about personal preference, but the trend seems to be toward larger plates. This can create an interesting juxtaposition with smaller bowls and cups, which are also on the rise in popularity. Plates with rims have also seen a recent surge in popularity for their ability to elevate the presentation of a dish.
As for dinner plate designs without rims? It looks like they’re here to stay!
Conclusion
Dinnerware plates are an essential part of any table setting. They can play a significant role in the tone of your meal and the mood of your guests. When looking at different types of plates, try to find one that best fits your style and preferences. This is just one piece of advice when it comes to buying dinnerware sets, so make sure you do your research before making any purchases!
