Why You Should Get Glass Charger Rentals For Events

By Linda Stewart


Gathering around a delicious feast is a great way to celebrate any event with family and friends. A centerpiece, tablecloths, table napkins, and silverware carefully coordinated and set around a dining table is always a good way to set the tone right for a meal. Glass charger rentals equip event hosts with unique pieces of silverware for fancy events and big occasions.

Charger plates have been used since the 19th century. They are also called underplates because they are large service pieces usually set under the actual platter where the meal will be served. They are usually larger than normal platters because they are mainly used for decorative purposes.

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.

Materials that can be toxic when ingested such as beads and crystals may also line some charger plates. There are also some manufacturers that produce simple food safe designs. Ones with more complex themes can be used for banquets, weddings, and dinner affairs. However, these do not merely serve as decorative pieces because they are also quite functional.

For serving platters that are too hot to lift or move around, guests can simply lift or maneuver them around using the charger plate beneath them. They can also maintain the warmth of the food and prevent heat and moisture from damaging the tablecloth. Moreover, the tablecloth is also protected from spills that can be difficult to get rid of, as well as, food crumbs.

The etiquette around using this piece of silverware usually varies. In some events, the servers usually remove the under plate right before the guests can partake in the meal that is served to them. In other events when the plates complement the setting of the dinner table as well as the ambiance of the room, they are kept intact until after the main course. However, they are almost always removed during dessert.

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.

There is likely a charger appropriate for any themed event that you can think of. Many services that offer to teach fine dining etiquette help the hosts of a party to figure out a good placement of the chargers that will complement and enhance the centerpiece, silverware, tablecloth, and the ambiance of the hall. They can cover everything from the fabric overlay to the beverage glasses and the floral arrangements. You would be surprised how much a charger can elevate your dining experience.




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