Let's figure out what the different types of plates are for

We definitely bring the best sets to the festive table. Well, how could it be otherwise? Good tableware adorns a good meal. But there are so many plates in the service that you can get confused. It's good that a friend consulted me once. And she works as a hall manager in a restaurant, you can trust her! It turned out that everything is not so difficult. See for yourself.

The most familiar

Let's start with the ones we use on a daily basis. Manufacturers make deep containers for the first courses, flat for the second. They have standard sizes, different colors and shapes. We usually use round, but if you want, you can choose square or oval. So, let's figure out what kind of plates we use.

Every day and on holiday

Everyday crockery is notable for its practicality, modest decor. Party sets are made from expensive materials. They are graceful and graceful, they have a wide variety of sizes and shapes, painted with flowers, fruits, vegetables, ornaments.

For the first course

Several types of cookware can be used. Most often we use canteens (or soup) dishes. They are also called deep.

With a general purpose, there are dishes of various sizes. You can pick up items of the same decor for both a full portion and half of it.

reference. The volume of soup bowls is 0.5 l, diameter is from 20 to 25 cm.

Cream soup is served in soup bowls, and clear soups, broths are poured into bowls. They can also serve oatmeal, muesli, cereals with milk.

For second courses

When serving the second, we also need a dinner plate. But this time it's shallow, flat. The traditional size is from 24 cm to 30 cm.

For a snack

Of course, even with a daily meal, you want to diversify the table, pamper your family. Salads, snacks, pickles - who doesn't love them? And the festive feast is not complete without them. These dishes require special dishes. It is called that - diner.

Snack plates come in large and small sizes. They are used for meat dishes, side dishes, cold snacks. Sizes range from 24 to 30 cm. Large ones are needed for serving, and smaller ones for everyone sitting at the table.

For dessert

We furnish the tea party dessert plates. They are smaller than canteens and eateries (20 cm in diameter), but they can also be flat and deep.

The specific type is chosen depending on the dish and its design. For example, fruits, sweets, small cakes, lemon wedges are served in a flat dish. And cakes, pastries, pies, rolls, muffins - in the deep.

All these utensils are used both in everyday and festive feasts. But the solemn occasion is not limited to these types only. We will need a wide variety of plates that have a special purpose.

Special plates for ceremonial serving

• Pie. Most often it does not have a picture. It is painted in one color, has a size of 16-18 cm and smooth edges. Toast, bread, buns, pies are put in it. You can also add sliced ​​cheese, whole fruits. In some cases, it serves as a stand for caviar.

• For fish. The name of the crockery also manifests itself in its shape: long (up to 40 cm) and elongated like a fish. The container is not only long, but also wide (up to 30 cm). This will ensure that both whole fish and portions are placed in an attractive way.

• Kokil. The dish is made in the form of a shell flap. Used for oysters, stews, vegetable salads, squash caviar. The device is very stylish. You won't see him on all tables.

• Menagerie. An interesting and convenient dish from several areas. One or another dish is superimposed in each compartment. The hostess manages to serve everything that has been prepared, saving space on the table.

• Salad bowl. Comes in different sizes. It can be made in the form of an oval, square, circle, boat, even a glass.

• Herringwoman. Similar to a fish dish, but smaller. The usual format is 25x20 cm. It serves herring and canned fish.

• Caviar. At especially solemn and plentiful feasts, caviar is served as a separate dish. In this case, she needs her own dishes. An expensive product is offered on small plates (up to 15 cm in diameter).

• Egg. Stuffed egg snacks are easy to prepare. In this case, you can experiment with filling and decoration. A special container with indentations by the size of eggs helps to effectively present to guests.

• Saucer. For tea or coffee, glasses are appropriate only at home. In a festive atmosphere, drinks are served in special cups and saucers. These are small flat plates from 10 to 20 cm.

• Power socket. Dishes that become an additional decoration for tea drinking. Sockets are deep containers for honey, jam. Their diameter is 10 cm.

With all the variety of items included in the service, it is obvious that its equipment is carefully thought out. And each dish fulfills its purpose and helps the hostess and her guests feel comfortable during the feast.