Gear Check: These plates are so hot right now

Restaurant Plateware Trends for Summer

‘Tis the season for summer fun—the perfect time to step up your tabletop with new plateware.

“One of the biggest trends we’re seeing is more artisan styles in different shapes and colors to mix and match,” says US Foods® Equipment Specialist Kimberly McHardy. Here are three popular must-have styles to mix and match.

Artisan Organic Plateware

“More customers want plateware with that handcrafted, stone-fired look in earthy colors and more organic—not perfectly round or square—shapes. They make brightly colored fruits, leafy greens and veggies really pop.”

KM’s pick:

International Tableware’s Hearth line in espresso

Reactive Glaze Finishes

“These glazes create a metallic effect in the light, and look great in dark colors like black and navy, making the food pop. The light crackling adds a nice texture element.”

KM’s picks:

International Tableware’s Alloy plates in Carbon Black; Porto Brasil’s Organic Stoneware in Denim

Bright and Speckled Colors

“These brightly colored plates with speckling glaze work great for shareable plates and patios, but are also popular among our Mexican restaurant customers.”

KM’s pick:

International Tableware Rotana line

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