Charging plates are largely decorative and attractive plates used in formal venues such as weddings or cooking events, banquets, or fine restaurants to enhance the atmosphere and dining experience of guests. The average size of charging plates is 13 inches. In comparison, the dinner plate is between 10 – 10.5 inches.
How and When to Use a Charger Plate
Charger plates are not intended for use in dinners and should not come in contact with food items. Instead, they are placed on plates used for serving food and left on the table until the guests have eaten their main meal, after which they leave before serving dessert. They also create a very solid foundation for table setting.
Charging plates are made of many different materials, including glass, and acrylic/wood plastic, and come in a variety of colors. What material you choose will depend on the theme and the nature of your event.
For example, if you are planning a vintage boho chic event or an outdoor wine tasting event and want to go with wood, rattan, or decorative plastic it may be your choice. Conversely, ceramics or glass may be better suited if you want a more comfortable look. These are illegal guidelines. It all depends on the theme including chairs, linen flowers, colors, and style you like.
Let’s take a look at the same image and see the charging plates instead of the “functional” tableware. Note how the charging plates support the table and illuminate the table.
This is among our most recent additions to the season, Wave. We were impressed with The Wave, the Pantone color of the year, and decided that the best way to incorporate it into your decoration was to attach it to the table with charging plates.
Customers can get a discount on charger plates bulk orders they can order single sets for your collection at a regular price.
Let’s not forget the little me!
Here is a second quick example of traditional sunflower chargers. On the left is a basic charger and on the right is a gold rim charger and a plate of bread. This bread plate is probably the model of the charger. However, in the picture above the bread plate is the same color as the charger rim. This gives the bread plate its unique look.
Another popular use of the Charger Plate
As mentioned earlier charging plates are often used to enhance the ambiance that is often seen in fine restaurants as tabletop holders that set the mood and create expectations. However, applications for charging plates do not end there.
Other uses are:
- Medium table to highlight the decorations
- Make sure you protect your table and table cover from contamination from drinks or food
- Cake server
- Feed tray
- The baseline for the diet of many subjects
Next to their attractive style are restaurants with charging restaurant plates that are popular for high-end cooked events that include weddings, party parties, and other events. They are the least expensive way to dress for any occasion.
Conclusion
Charging plates add functionality and design to official dining settings. They are an excellent anchor for the table and create a beautiful atmosphere that invites guests. With the variety of colors and materials to choose from, there is a chance that you will be able to find the most suitable charger plates (and mini-me) to suit the mood of any occasion.
To add a little class to your next circle check out our collection of charging plates, which includes newcomers coloring Pantone 2020 all year round! Whatever your event theme we are sure you will find a plate that will delight you.
