How Glass Charger Rentals Can Dress Up An Event

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.

Noblemen and women began using charger plates in the early 1900s. Placed directly below the plate where the food is placed, they are commonly called underplates. Because they are meant to hold silverware rather than food, they usually come in larger sizes than normal plates.

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.

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.

Acrylic, chrome, and wood are other materials used to create chargers. Manufacturers that aim to deliver environment friendly products make their silverware with sustainable matters. Some are even safe to place in the microwave for maximum convenience. Guaranteed, the material or the paint does not break or 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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