Enhance the Ambiance at Dinner Parties with Charger Plates

When it comes to dining etiquette, understanding the common ways is very important so you don’t stand out and look like a newbie. There are various things to understand so let’s start with the most simple one, plates. Used while having a meal, made either from porcelain or ceramic, china has always been an important part of every dining session, and with that, charger plates. A charger, underplate or a chop plate is basically a frame for putting around your dinner crockery. They were popular in the 1800s and have come back again because fine hotels and boutique restaurants have been using them extensively and now, homeowners have also started using the same. These are available in a wide variety of design choices and you can even make your own if you're handy with a jigsaw and some metallic paint.

There is an etiquette for using charger plates just like everything else, starting with the basics. A charger usually sits under your entree dish when you sit for a meal, Starting with your soup bowl, then your salad and after that, the first course. Every china goes onto the charger, and when the first course is finished, most people take away the entire arrangement and leave you with just the entree dish. It is the general way that it's supposed to be done, however people who use them as a placemat leave it there throughout the meal. Some people use the charger as a buffer or placeholder and remove it the minute that you sit on the table whilst some remove it before the entree comes along. Most charges are designed to complement certain plates styles and design to offer and much more refined dining experience. They are one of the most decorative pieces on a dining table can be combined with other items such as crockery and decorative utensils. Charges plates are not food safe so you should never use them as a serving tray or directly eat off of them. You can find chargers small enough to go with a luncheon size plate as well. They are a nice thing to have around the house and if you invest in one which is very decorative and made using glass, keeping then locked in the closet wouldn’t be fair to such delicate pieces. Placing them on the table topped with a white napkin wrapped with decorative napkin rings would help create an inviting and delicate look.

Chargers provide an elegant way to serve multiple course meals, where each item is served in a separate bowl or plate. It is not just a decorative piece that sits under the dish but also works excellent as a catcher for overflow and prevents spillage, keeping your tablecloth clean and tidy. Selecting one is really simple, just go for the one that looks nice and pleasing to your eyes. They are available in a large assortment of shapes, sizes, materials, colors and decor styles, to suit every dining area setting. Whether used with soup bowls, entre dishes or luncheon plates, they never disappoint. They provide elegance and enhance your dining experience allowing you to dine royally with all the fancy crockery and utensils.

Chargers Plates can be used for various purposes and you can even create a collection and put it on a side table just because they look wonderful. You can use them however you like and once you know the proper etiquette you can break the rules and use them any way you like. They're always great to have in your arsenal for entertaining your guests.

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