Metallic Foil Charger Plates - Set of 6 - Made of Thick Plastic - Mint Green

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Clean your charger plate: After each course, charger plates should be wiped clean or replaced to maintain the purity of the table.

Dress up your table and create a flawless appearance at your next event with the range of charger plates available from Event Decor Group. Our charger plates are the ideal decorative accessory for weddings, corporate parties, and other special events where it is important to get every detail just right.

Use charger plates as a tray or platter to pass around small appetizers or desserts, but make sure to place a doily or linen napkin on top of the charger so food isn't resting atop it. Since charger plates are used as decorative table pieces in upscale settings, there are certain formalities that you should follow when you use service plates. Follow these fine dining etiquette rules when using charger plates at your upscale catered event, wedding, white tablecloth restaurant, or dinner party:

Choose a charger plate. Select a charger plate that complements the decor of your dining table and adds visual interest to your event’s overall feel. Take into consideration the other tabletop elements that will be placed directly beside the charger plates. Charger plates retain heat in dinnerware, so placing your bowls of soup and dinner plates atop them preserves food temperature. Environmentally Friendly Charger Plates - Choosing eco-friendly charger plates made from sustainable materials makes a positive impact on the environment. We supply charger plates in various sizes and in a great range of styles, which include antique, floral, and glass beaded designs. You can also choose among golden, silver, or transparent finishes.WebstaurantStore features charger plates in a variety of materials, including the ones listed below. You may use the links directly below the images to navigate to our selection of chargers in that particular material. Charger plates serve both aesthetic and practical purposes. Visually, charger plates provide elegance and enhance table decor. Practically, they protect the table and tablecloth from becoming dirty during service and help retain heat in dinnerware. Fine dining establishments use charger plates to serve full-course meals by presenting each course in a separate bowl or plate atop the charger. Discover the classic and creative uses for charger plates below. Interestingly Shaped Charger Plates - Charger plates are available in a variety of shapes, allowing you to find the best shape for your table. Serve your guests. When you serve each course, place soup bowls, salad plates, and dinner entrees directly on top of the charger. Follow proper placement guidelines. For perfect alignment, place charger plates 1 inch away from the bottom edge of the table.

Wait for guests to finish eating. Chargers are always removed from the table after all guests are finished eating the main entree. Chargers should then be taken away with the dinner plate still on top, as this clears the table and leaves it ready for dessert to be served. Yes, you can use chargers with placemats. When you set your table, place the charger plate atop your placemat beneath the beverage glassware, sandwiched between the arranged flatware. However, you don't have to use a placemat with a service plate and can place the charger directly on the tablecloth. Whether you use a placemat or not, always arrange your charger plates 2 feet from each other to provide guests with ample elbow space. Do You Use Charger Plates for Buffet? While fine dining isn’t as popular as it used to be, charger plates themselves are not out of style. On any occasion where caterers and restaurants want to create an elegant table setting, charger plates are useful tools. They’re still a key feature of fine dining, banquets, and weddings. Do You Use Chargers with Placemats?Set the table. Place a charger at each guest's place setting. Chargers should be 2 feet from one another to give guests enough elbow room. Set it on top of the tablecloth or placemat, in between the arranged flatware, and below the beverage glasses. Dishwasher-Safe Charger Plates - Opt for dishwasher-safe charger plates for faster clean-up at the end of service.