Three Reasons Why Dinnerware Is Important To The Dining Experience

Did you know that dining is truly an experience diners should enjoy from start to finish? Life is too short to gobble down food from plastic containers, rush to the next appointment, and then forget about one of the good things about our earthly existence. In fact, man through generations and civilizations has always found ways to enhance the dining experience and we are privileged to carry on the tradition of good food, good company and the good life.

This privilege can be exercised when hosting dinners for family and friends. As part of the dining experience, you need to start thinking about the tableware that will be used for the party.

Yes, you read that right, the tableware, because plates, bowls, glasses, forks, and spoons are an integral part of the dining experience. Because? Well, she reads on and finds out why.

First impressionsLast

Let’s face it. The first thing we notice at a dinner party is the type of tableware that is used for the simple reason that the food has not yet been prepared. This is especially true for formal dinners where waiters are available to serve the food, or formal dinners where the food will be distributed as the plates progress, from soups to desserts to coffee.

As such, you’re setting the stage for first impressions which, as we all know, often last whether we like it or not. For example, fine china paired with equally fine silverware from the Oneida Juilliard or Oneida Easton collection makes a better impression than using obviously cheap plastic items.

set the mood

The right tableware also sets the mood by complementing both the appearance of the food and the overall theme of the dinner. As chefs and culinary experts will tell you time and time again, the presentation of food on plate and platter is half the battle won by diners’ affection and their stomachs.

For example, Spanish paella is best served on a plate with solid colors that complement the enticing hues of the various ingredients. Imagine if you were served paella on a multicolored plate and your dining experience somehow struck a rough note.

Also, tableware can set the mood for parties. For example, plates in the Christmas colors of gold, green, and red complement the overall theme of the dining room.

Functional Purposes

Of course, tableware has functional purposes. In fact, function should take precedence over fashion when it comes to choosing dinnerware. The good news is that many of the dinnerware selections offer functionality and fashion in equal measure. These functions include:

• Keep food as hot as possible.
• Maintaining portion control.

Most importantly, the tableware keeps the food where it is supposed to be and also maintains the aesthetics. Soups must be in soup bowls; drinks must be in glasses and flutes; main dishes should be on dinner plates; desserts must be on dessert plates; You should have an idea by now.

These are the reasons why tableware is an important component of any dining experience, whether in a casual or formal setting.