When it comes to eating, the experience is often influenced not just by the food being served but also the setting in which this is enjoyed. Part of this is the setup of the dinner table. You don’t need to make it fancy but you should think about getting a few of the most important pieces right. For instance, consider the dinnerware: plates, bowls, cups, and the like. What colour would work best for the room? What type of material would serve you best? The following are just a few of the benefits of using fine white porcelain dinnerware such as those featured in the Maxwell & Williams White Basics series:
Classic Beauty
White is one of those colors that will work well wherever you place them. It’s a classic that will never go out of style. Unlike fancy plates with ornate patterns and colorful motifs, they will not seem dated after a while. You can always take them out of storage and they will look good as new. Sometimes less is truly more. Use them in your house to serve meals for your family and your occasional guests. Buy them in bulk for your restaurant or hotel requirements. If you ever break anything, they will be easy to replace as the style will always be available.
Heat Resistance
Porcelain is an excellent material for dinnerware because it is resistant to heat. It will not be shocked by sudden changes in temperature. Other materials may break instantly when suddenly subjected to highly heat. Cracks will start to appear which will ruin their appearance. These will also weaken the plates and make them more likely to break because of physical stress. With porcelain, however, you will have no worries pouring hot soups and stews into bowls. Go ahead and get as much hot food as you like onto your plate because this will not cause any damage. They can also be used inside the microwave to reheat cold leftovers. Place them inside the dishwasher will no worries.
Let the Food Shine
Using these basic white plates is also ideal if you are a chef or someone who dabbles in food photography. The simplicity of the dinnerware allows it to fade into the background and let the food shine. It is one of the most essential techniques of food arrangement. Sometimes using colorful bowls is also good if the food is white or otherwise bland such as when presenting a soup. However, most cases call for a plain white backdrop to highlight the different colors and textures present in a meal. For instance, salads already contain lots of greens, reds and yellows. The bowl should be tame in comparison for contrast.
