Guide to Buying Restaurant Dinnerware

Mix and match restaurant dinnerware

Give you restaurant an eclectic look with an assortment of commercial dishware. Look for plates and bowls in the same size, but with different patterns and designs. Mixing restaurant dishware also allows you to pick up discontinued patterns at clearance prices and not have to worry about finding matching pieces later on.

I recommend: Dinnerware Depot allows you to search for commercial dinnerware by brand name, and also has a selection of discontinued items that are marked down. Commercial dinnerware in classic and speciality shapes can be ordered online at Central Restaurant Products.

Consider restaurant plastic dinnerware

Depending on your menu, restaurant concept or theme, you may want to use restaurant dishware. Plastic dinnerware for restaurants is inexpensive and highly durable. However, plastic does not dress up a table setting the way restaurant quality dinnerware does.

I recommend: Simply Smart Living provides a large variety of colorful plastic and melamine dishes, for homes and restaurants. 

Save money by purchasing wholesale dinnerware for restaurants

You can save a lot of money when opening a restaurant by buying in bulk. Most vendors of restaurant dinnerware provide wholesale prices, when buying in large quantities. You may even be able to get a better deal if you buy all your restaurant dinnerware (plates, bowls, glasses, coffee mugs, etc.) through the same supplier.

I recommend: MaineSupply.net carries discounted commercial dishware. The Restaurant Source is another wholesale dinnerware provider that offers great prices on dinnerware for restaurants.

Think beyond dinner plates

While dinner plates are often the main attraction at any restaurant, glasses and serving containers are also important parts of any dining experience. Serving drinks in unique glasses is another way to dress up ordinary items, such as cocktails and beverages. Serve tea and coffee in colorful mugs and teapots, to make a statement with your table setting.

I recommend: Find durable, attractive glassware at Steelite International, in a variety of styles. Hall China, another manufacturer of restaurant dinnerware, offers a colorful assortment of teapots, which are beautiful as well as durable.