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There was a time when pristine white tableware defined a restaurant's fine dine credentials...

The Trend

Anything less than a pure white table-top setting was not favoured by the gourmand. But times and tastes change and with the growing importance of casual dining, the identical fine china setting is being usurped by vibrant, eye-catching table-top products in a wide range of colours.

The modern dining-out experience is increasingly becoming about much more than just the food. Diners are seeking a complete social experience where the overall combination of food, setting and ambience offers them something unique. And with the trend being for more relaxed casual dining options, many restaurant operators are looking for less formal ways to present their menus.

At the same time the growing influence of a wide range of ethnic flavours and dishes has meant a fundamental reappraisal of the kind of tableware needed to deliver the desired dining experience.

All of this has led to a distinct shift away from traditional white crockery. Operators are seeking to use their choice of table-top products as a way to differentiate their proposition and gain competitive advantage versus their rivals. As a result there has been a veritable explosion of colour across a wide range of table-top products.

Frame & Elevate

This in turn is creating all sorts of opportunities to pair specific dishes with appropriately coloured tableware and produce a much wider range of contrasts and tones than can be achieved with traditional white crockery.

Chefs in particular are increasingly recognising the opportunity that coloured tableware offers to frame and elevate signature dishes when re-designing and updating menus. Having embraced the opportunities that introducing colour can bring, many operators are going even further and mixing and matching colours and shapes to customise the look of their table settings.

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This approach also has the advantage of not requiring them to invest in whole new ranges when they want to refresh their menu options. Rather they can add-in specific pieces as required to make a dramatic statement with a particular dish.

So isn’t it about time that you embraced the colourful new world of tableware and started to explore all the opportunities that it offers? We’ve selected a range of vibrant products designed to brighten your day.

Shop The Trend

BI859R Artisan Ember Rectangular Platter, 114/5" x 5.8”, 30 x 15cm - £72.00 (case of 6)
BI850R Artisan Ember Coupe Bowl, 94/5”, 25cm - £45.00 (case of 6)
BI846R Artisan Ember Coupe Plate, 114/5”, 30cm - £50.40 (case of 6)
BI857R Artisan Ember Globe Dip pot, 2.5oz 7cl - £39.00 (case of 12)
BI852R Artisan Ember Stacking Tapas Bowl, 5 1/2” , 14cm - £16.80 (case of 4)
DH529 Melamine Ramekin Ribbed Round, Orange, 60ml 2oz - £9.48 (case of 12)
BI636 Melamine Ramekin Ribbed Round, Green, 60ml 2oz - £9.48 (case of 12)
DH530 Melamine Ramekin Ribbed Round, Red, 60ml 2oz - £9.48 (case of 12)
BJ734 Royal Genware Bowl Shaped Cup, 9cl, Green - £11.94 (case of 6)
BJ739 Royal Genware Saucer, 12cm, Green - £11.94 (case of 6)
BJ728 Royal Genware Latte Mug, 34cl, Green - £24.54 (case of 6)
BJ907 Royal Genware Bowl Shaped Cup, 34cl, Green - £24.60 (case of 6)
BJ729 Royal Genware Saucer 16cm, Green - £14.34 (case of 6)
BH659RE Stonecast Berry Red Triangle Plate, 9" - £95.88 (case of 12)
BH654MU Stonecast Mustard Seed Coupe Plate, 26cm - £94.68 (case of 12)
BH655RE Stonecast Berry Red Coupe Plate, 8", 21cm - £72.60 (case of 12)
BH655PG Stonecast Peppercorn Grey Coupe Plate, 21.7cm - £72.60 (case of 12)
BH027 Stonecast Barley White Coupe Plate, 8" , 21cm - £72.60 (case of 12)
DH026 Casablanca Green Melamine Plate, 230 x 17mm - £8.49
DH185OR Dune - Buffet Bowl Seville Orange, 36.5cm - £16.00
DH186PI Oasis - Buffet Bowl Fuchsia Pink, 35cm - £17.50
DH186OR Oasis - Buffet Bowl Seville Orange, 35cm - £17.50
BJ407 Equinoxe Dim Sum Plate Cirrus Blue, 22cm - £53.96 (case of 4)
BJ395 Equinoxe Conik Bowl Cirrus Blue, 6.3cm 5cl- £36.00 (case of 6)

For more information on the latest culinary trends, visit our dedicated Trend Set website, and view all of the featured products in the digital copy of this article


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Lockhart Catering on 5 June 2017 10:00 AM

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