Kitchen Dinnerware Sets

We always value the time we spend with our loved ones. A feast at home unites the whole family, and a good hostess strives to do everything perfectly, so she carefully thinks about what she will treat and how to beautifully set the table. The right table setting not only creates a mood, but also helps to establish a special atmosphere in the house.

Experienced housewives know that there are special plates for each dish. These nuances have long been defined by the rules of etiquette. Now not many adhere to these norms, but if the housewife, choosing sets of plates for the kitchen, knows what each is intended for, then this characterizes her from the good side. Such knowledge is a sign of aristocracy, sophistication and excellent upbringing.

Features of plates for the kitchen

In every kitchen you will find a variety of different plates. The most convenient are deep ones for first courses. They are designed for one serving of soup or broth for an adult. They have such a depth that the ladle of a tablespoon is completely covered. In diameter from 20 cm to 30 cm.

A complete set of plates always includes flat or stand-in plates. They are placed so that drops and crumbs do not fall on the tablecloth. The recess is small, the sides are flat and wide. The diameter is from 27 cm to 38 cm. Such plates should protrude beyond the edges of the main one.

Small dinner plates are used for main courses. They are used to serve portioned dishes with a side dish. There are no special plates for meat or fish. You should choose the most convenient in terms of volume. This depends on the dish being prepared and the amount of side dish.

What You Need to Know About Kitchen Plate Sets

A set of tableware for serving always decorates the table, looks stylish and neat. When choosing, you should keep in mind that they come in three types.

• Minimum. A set of plates for 6 persons. They include two types - dinner and dessert. There are sets of dinner and side plates.
• Optimal. Designed for 6 and 12 persons. Consists of four types - pie - for bakery products, flat snack, stand and deep for soups and broths.
• Classic. They include dinner, soup and dessert plates. 6 of each type and one salad bowl.

The traditional shape of plates for table setting is round, but recently square and triangular ones are increasingly common. Oval ones can be found on sale. They are most suitable for serving fish dishes. Each housewife chooses which plates suit her kitchen.

Types of dinner plates

To set a festive table beautifully and according to all the rules of serving, you will need not only deep and shallow plates, but also many different types of tableware:

1. Dessert;
2. Pie;
3. Soup;
4. Small;
5. Stands;
6. Deep salad bowl;
7. Large dish;
8. Herring maker;
9. Caviar bowl;
10. Oval fish dishes;
11. Menagerie.

Materials for making tableware

Glassware is very short-lived, it often breaks. To avoid getting upset, we say that it is good luck. Of course, you can make plates from metal or wood, but the process of eating is very important for a person. That is why plates made of glass, porcelain and earthenware are so popular. Traditional materials for making dishes.

• Porcelain. The process of making porcelain has long been known. The material is durable, has no pores, so the surface is perfectly smooth, practically does not crack and holds temperature well. Porcelain plates are light and elegant, they are often hand-painted, painted, perforated or have volumetric decor. There are factories that produce bone china, the cost of which is several times higher than usual. The dishes made from it are thin, elegant, almost transparent to the light. It is highly valued.

• Earthenware. The quality is much lower - earthenware is a porous material, small cracks form on it over time, the product loses its appearance. The surface of the earthenware is necessarily covered with several layers of glaze. This is everyday tableware, its cost is low.

• Ceramics. Made from different types of clay and fired in ovens at high temperatures, often used to store food. Ceramic dishes are varnished or glazed, often hand-painted. They retain heat for a long time, and dishes do not cool down for a long time. Such dishes do not like sudden temperature changes, as this can cause them to crack. They are difficult to clean from grease.

• Glass. The most common and durable material for making serving dishes. Glass can withstand high temperatures for a long time, it is safe, easy to clean, and does not accumulate germs. A new type has appeared - heat-resistant. It is not afraid of alkalis, acids, and modern detergents. Glass is neutral to the effects of food products, food does not oxidize and is stored for a long time.

• Glass ceramics. Modern glass-blowing industries have developed particularly durable types of glass – glass ceramics and glass porcelain. These materials are not afraid of high temperatures and temperature changes. Such plates are easy to wash in dishwashers, they can be heated in microwave ovens. Glass ceramic dishes can be transparent, matte, multi-colored. They are decorated in various styles. They look good in any kitchen and fit almost any interior.

The purpose of plates

It is impossible to imagine a modern kitchen without plates. From the first days of life, babies are fed from special children's plates. Portions are strictly measured, which is very convenient for young mothers. Medium-sized plates are very popular with people who lead a healthy lifestyle. They eat small portions, and medium-sized plates help limit portions. For a status feast, it makes sense to choose the finest porcelain plates, which will emphasize the standard of living and hint at wealth.

• Soup. Soups, solyanka, and strained vegetable soups are poured into such plates. They come in various shapes - traditional ones with flat edges and cup-shaped ones.

• Dessert. Flat plates with a small depression. Medium size. They are used for cakes, pastries, ice cream, tiramisu, soufflé. When setting the table, select the same type of plates, cups and saucers.

• Lunch. Plates are intended for second courses. They are not deep, medium-sized. Recently, large-diameter dishes have become fashionable. Meat, cutlets, fish, vegetables, and side dishes are placed on them.

• Coasters. They are sometimes called coasters. They are used as coasters for deep plates. A napkin is often placed between them to prevent them from slipping.

Color

It is impossible to convey all the variety of colors of kitchen plates and sets of dishes. It can be noble white porcelain, which will suit a status house and emphasize the taste and nobility of the hostess. Colored plates are good for a house with small children.

Some housewives prefer to choose the color of the plates to match the color of the kitchen set. Green is in fashion now, so choosing pistachio, olive or mint will be quite justified.

For lovers of dark colors, dark and even black dishes are always available for sale. The choice of color of kitchenware depends entirely on the preferences of family members.

How to Choose a Quality Set of Plates

When deciding on a set of dishes, the hostess knows what plates are needed for serving. First, you need to decide how many people the set will be designed for. Classic sets are designed mainly for 6 people.

Glass porcelain or glass ceramic dishes will be durable, safe and long-lasting. They can be washed in the dishwasher without fear of breaking. Modern materials are reliable and environmentally friendly, such plates will not cause the housewife much trouble.

Families with a high income level can safely be recommended to pay attention to a set of white bone china. Fine porcelain plates will last a long time if they are handled with care.

Famous brands in the field of tableware production

1. Domenik. A well-known Russian manufacturer of glass and porcelain tableware. The tableware is environmentally friendly and deservedly in demand.

   

2. Luminarc. The French company produces tempered glassware. It is virtually unbreakable, resistant to temperature changes and chemical exposure.

   

3. PosuddeLuxe. Specializes in the production of porcelain and glassware of classical shape.

   

4. Krauff. German company is a well-known manufacturer of porcelain and glass tableware.

   

Beautifully and stylishly selected plates decorate the dining table, create a good mood and inspire respect for the hostess of the house.

VIDEO: Review of Luminarc dinner plates.

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