How Glass Charger Rentals Can Dress Up An Event

By Linda Stewart


A good way to celebrate an event is by sharing a nice meal with your family and friends. Silverware, table napkins, tablecloths, and a centerpiece carefully set and coordinated around the dining table always sets the mood right for a good meal. Glass charger rentals can provide unique plates perfect for big occasions and fancy events.

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.

Before, chargers were made shallow enough to be able to hold liquids like soups. Large roasts were also set on chargers during fancy dinner parties where royalty and aristocrats gathered. They can even set the tone for centerpieces during formal gatherings.

Beads and crystals not meant to be ingested are crafted around some charger plates. For those who are concerned about this, there are also some suppliers that make simpler food safe pieces. Decorative ones are appropriate for formal events such as weddings, dinner parties, and business meetings. Other than their decorative purpose, they also have practical functions.

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 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.

Ones made of glass are extremely dainty and come in a variety of designs. Some are solid black pieces that provide a striking difference to the common white platters. Others are made to resemble pearls, while some are even lined with a gold foil design to mimic the feel of the art pieces that were prevalent during the Renaissance in Italy. In fact, the options are endless.

Pieces made with wood, acrylic, and chrome are even available. There are also manufacturers that produce environment friendly pieces composed of sustainable elements. For convenience, other chargers are safe to microwave. The material is guaranteed not to melt, crack, and spoil the food.

There will always be a charger well suited for any theme underlining any event. There are even services that assist the hosts of the party in figuring out the perfect placement for the chargers to successfully enhance or complement the silverware, tablecloth, centerpiece, and overall ambiance. Experienced servers can even discuss with you the minute details involving fabric overlay to floral arrangements and even beverage glasses. You would be amazed at the many ways a charger can elevate the dining experience.




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