Now that you’re done choosing what’s going into your kitchen, such as your commercial appliances, icemaker, and chef’s attire, it’s time to address something equally important – the commercial dinnerware.
Unfortunately, many restaurants make the mistake of quickly picking something up from a local store or restaurant supply site without being certain if it will complement their restaurant’s style. Contrary to popular belief, your restaurant’s guests can and will notice that you’ve skimped on taking the time to develop a great restaurant concept.
Poorly chosen dinnerware will definitely have a negative impact on your business. If you aren’t sure where to begin, here’s an overview of how to choose commercial dinnerware.
Dinnerware that Contrasts
If you have a restaurant that is going for a fun and upbeat vibe, then you should take the opportunity to show that through the dinnerware that will be used. When choosing dinnerware, you’ll get the best results when the dinnerware contrasts with the overall color scheme of the restaurant.
For example, if your restaurant were colorful and bright, then it would look nice to choose dinnerware that is white. The inverse also applies; if your restaurant is mainly white, then colorful dinnerware is the best option.
Fine Dining versus Casual
Another consideration that you need to take into account when choosing dinnerware is whether your restaurant is casual or fine dining. You’ll find major differences in the weight, style and material of the dinnerware that’s used for fine dining compared to the type used in a quick and casual place.
Therefore, when going through dinnerware options, you should keep in mind the goal of your restaurant. If your restaurant is meant to promote a fine dining experience, then you should choose dinnerware that furthers that goal through its style, material and overall sophistication.
Stay within Your Budget
Lastly, while it is understandable that it can be tough to purchase the dinnerware of your dreams without going over budget, you should really stay within what you can afford. To make this process easier, you should create a balance sheet and determine the appropriate amount of money to spend on commercial dinnerware.
After you’ve budgeted your expenses, you can review the dinnerware options that you have available and choose from that subset. At the end of the day, being savvy about your restaurant’s spending habits is going to help ensure that your restaurant is successful. Also, if you think your budget is too small, don’t dismay. More likely than not, you’ll be able to find something beautiful and affordable. Commercial dinnerware doesn’t have to be expensive to be excellent.
Economy Restaurant & Bar Supply has been providing customers with commercial restaurant and bar supplies and equipment for over fifty years. One of the supply store’s main focal points is commercial dinnerware, where it strives to have a wide range of options.
