Why do Brits love the artisan-style look and feel?

A handcrafted appearance suggests high-quality, and in terms of crockery it’s as though the product has come straight out of a pottery design studio. It’s been one of the hottest trends we’ve seen this year.

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The accessories you use in your dining venue can say a lot about the type of business you are and when you’re taking time to produce food of the highest quality, you will always be on the look-out for items that match your style. Whether you are a large restaurant or small café, serving your food on products that have an artisan-style look and feel will be a popular choice with modern diners.

In the past, all we’d have eaten from would have been white, round porcelain plates but these days we also see a vast range of colours, materials, textures and different shapes of crockery. With food photography being shared so extensively on social media, restaurateurs are paying more attention to the overall picture that diners are likely to take and then share on Instagram or Facebook. Adding texture to tables can make items really stand out in a photo which is just one of the reasons we’re seeing this crockery trend on the rise.

To help you discover some of the hottest products on the market, we’ve been delving deep into our extensive catalogue to reveal two of our favourite Artisan ranges which will create a handcrafted backdrop for your dishes.

Wingmans Chicken Presentation Options With Onyx

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Onyx

The Artisan Onyx 30cm Plate has been designed to give you a vehicle for perfect food presentation. It offers a dramatic Onyx black, textured, ultra-durable glaze which will allow your food to completely stand out on the plate.

You will want bowls to match and the Artisan Onyx 25cm coupe bowl will do just that. Whether you’re using it to serve up a salad or something a little sweeter it’s guaranteed to warm up the hearts of diners. Another bowl we love is the Artisan Onyx 11cm conical bowl. Not only does this Onyx range tick every box in terms of practicality, the dramatic look ensures your food looks incredible against this dark, intense background.

Pebble Island Plates

Above: Pebble Island Grey Coupe Plate

Above: Pebble Island White Coupe Plate

The Artisan range provides a great combination of innovative shapes, studio glaze finishes and colours. We love the Pebble Island products which will showcase a huge range of food types, from gastro pub food to fine dining. One of the most popular features is the organic triangular shape which gives a soft Nordic feel. And the light grey finish with a subtle speckle is the ideal background for stunning food presentation. The Pebble Island plate is 37cm so is an ideal choice for serving all your main courses. Another option is the Deep Plate (29cm) which provides an alternative style for your dishes.

Create the perfect mix of light and dark You could create the perfect combination of light and dark when you mix and match these ranges. We recently revealed the trend for monochrome in dining environments and these two products can help you contrast light versus dark.

If you’d like to learn more about these ranges from Artisan get in touch with us today on 03701 678678 or follow us on Instagram @BunzlLockhart.