When you search for information about tableware, do you even know what it means? Or what’s included in the category? Most people think that tableware refers only to plates or bowls, but in reality, it covers various categories, including flatware, dinnerware, servingware, and drinkware. Do you know what each of them is about and what are their functions? Read on to find out. Are you familiar of the purposes and themes of each one?

Tableware is basically the centerpiece of social events. You probably don’t know it, but each piece can seriously affect the atmosphere as well as the dining experience, whether it’s formal business events to wedding receptions. Tableware covers all kinds of utensils, vessels, and dishes that are used in not only distributing a meal, but also eating it. In the UK, it’s called the crockery. You’d be surprised to find out that there is a business for buying (and selling) it, and even renting one. Tableware can be decorative as well as functional. They enhance the meal's visual appeal while also assisting visitors in enjoying it. Tableware and Each Type of It The word tableware is pretty extensive, covering various types of utensils and dishes. It covers servingware, dinnerware, drinkware, and flatware.

• Servingware As you can guess from the name, its function is to serve food. Servingware includes bowls, casserole dishes, serving platters, salad bowls, soup pots, and also teapots. Basically, anything that you can use to serve food can be categorized as servingware. Smaller utensils that can also help with the serving can also be included as servingware, such as serving pitchers, ladles, tongs, and spoons.

• Dinnerware Also known as china or crockery, dinnerware refers to stuff where food can be distributed in portions to every person. It can cover dessert plates, saucers, salad plates, soup bowls, and dinner plates.

• Drinkware It refers to items that you can use for drinking, like glasses, mugs, and cups. Depending on the menu and occasions, there are different drinkware to choose. Despite the limitless drinkware available on the market, there are 2 main categories available: the tumblers and stemware. The first one refers to conventional cups with flat bottom style. It includes beer glasses, Collins glasses, tall glasses, water glasses, rock glasses, beer mugs, shot glasses, and tumblers. The latter, on the other hand, refers to any glass having elevated and thin base, such as Champagne coupe, Champagne flute, Sherry glass, cordial glass, brandy glass, wine glass, and martini glass.

• Flatware A lot of people believe that flatware is just similar to silverware. Although they share similarities, they are basically different in nature. Flatware is an American term referring to eating utensils or cutleries, such as spoons, knives, and forks. But it can also refer to dishes or plates that are included as flat crockery. In the meantime, silverware refers to eating utensils made from silver or anything having silvery colors. But people often use these two terms interchangeably, so feel free to use which one you are comfortable with. Flatware is usually made from different materials, such as plastic, wood, silver, and stainless steel. Finding the Right One Where can you find this tableware, especially if you are looking for something exclusive and premium? IMG-Glass is one glass manufacturer that can provide you with a wide selection of quality tableware. If you would like to see some examples of our work, you can contact us directly.

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https://www.graciousstyle.com/blogs/guide-to-choosing-glassware/
https://kopintableware.com/article/4-different-types-tableware-how-used/
https://curatedevents.com/blog/what-does-tableware-include/