Thursday, August 2, 2018

Why You Should Get Glass Charger Rentals For Events

By Linda Stewart


Getting together to enjoy a prepared feast is a wonderful way of celebrating any special occasion with friends and family. Silverware, a centerpiece, tablecloths, and table napkins strategically placed and set around the table is always a great idea to help set the ambiance for a meal. Glass charger rentals can spice up simple dinner settings in any event.

Since the 1900s, charger plates have been around. Also known as underplates, they are placed below the actual plate where the food is served. For this reason, they commonly have a larger surface area than normal platters since they usually hold other pieces of silverware instead of food.

Back then, chargers used to be shallow enough for liquids like soups. They also carried large roasts during fancy dinners for noblemen and royalty. They can even be used to set the tone for a centerpiece during a fine dining event.

Some charger plates are lined with inedible decorations like beads and crystals. However, some suppliers offer food safe pieces too. These are usually great for formal events like weddings, business meetings, and dinner parties. Apart from their decorative purposes, under plates also have practical uses.

When guests find it difficult to enjoy the food because the serving platter is too hot to touch, they can simply use the charger plate to it lift it up or pass it around to other guests. Chargers can even keep the food warm for several minutes and at the same time, keep the tablecloth protected from the damaging properties of heat and moisture. Spills and food crumbs that can leave permanent stains on the tablecloth are also kept out.

The etiquette built around the use of chargers varies from place to place. Sometimes, the servers remove the under plate even before the guests partake in the meal served to them. Other times, they are kept in place until the main course is over especially when they complement the setting and ambiance of the dinner table and the room. However, they are always removed before dessert is served.

More elegant designs include ones made of glass. Some pieces with solid colors like black, red, and electric blue are even available and provide a minimal but striking difference to bland white platters. Most glass designs resemble elements of the sea like pearls and sea sponges. There are even others lined with fold foil to mimic artworks of the Renaissance in Italy. Actually, the options for the designs are limitless.

There are even others made of wood, chrome, and acrylic. Some manufacturers even offer environment friendly pieces made with sustainable materials. Others can be made oven safe and microwaveable. The paint or the material does not crack, melt, or spoil the food.

For almost any theme headlining an event, there will be a charger that is appropriate for it. Experienced servers or service providers can teach hosts of the party how to find the best placement for the chargers that will complement or enhance everything from the ambiance of the room to the centerpiece and silverware. Minute details such as the beverage glasses down to the floral arrangements and even the fabric overlay can be planned out. You would be impressed by how something as simple as an underplate can change your dining experience.




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