Tableware
BOXTEXT: Future trends
Paul Goodfellow of Continental Chef Supplies has been crystal ball-gazing and this is what he saw:
More shaped and multi-functional plates coming on to the market
Greater use of miniatures and accessories such as canapŽ spoons
Designers increasingly putting their names to tableware
White plain plates are here to stay, but demand for glass plates is growing
Glasses used for serving food will become more widespread
Cast-iron oven-to-tableware making more of a statement for modern dining
Increased demand for anti-chipping guarantees
BOXTEXT: Contacts
Churchill 01782 577566 www.churchillchina.com
Continental Chef Supplies 0808 1001777 www.chefs.net
Dudson 01782 819337 www.dudson.co.uk
Elia 020 8998 2100
FCSI 01483 761122 www.fcsi.org.uk
Guy Degrenne/Signature FSE 01908 235660 www.signature-fse.com
La Porcellana 020 8671 5959 www.laporcellana.co.uk
Lockhart Catering Equipment 08701 678678 www.lockhartcatering.com
Nisbets 0845 1405555 www.nisbets.co.uk
Royal Doulton 01782 404040
www.royal-doulton.co.uk
Steelite International 01782 821000 www.steelite.com
3663 0870 3663 000 www.3663.co.uk
Villeroy & Boch 020 8871 0011
www.villeroy-boch.co.uk
CAPTION: Churchill's Gold Alchemy crockery range (left) has recently been recommended by Lockhart Catering Equipment for an exclusive 15-bedroom West Country hotel frequented by members of the royal family. The company felt the classical, elegant design would not detract from the quality of the food and would reflect the qualities and values of the establishment. The crockery will be complemented by silver-plated cutlery in a Bead Parish design and Arc's Cabernet glasses.
CAPTION: Top left: Villeroy & Boch's
HotWave range. This picture:
Figgio platter from CCS
CAPTION: Almeria pattern cutlery from Guy Degrenne was chosen by high-volume user the Brewery Conference & Banqueting Centre in London. The
18/10 stainless steel has a longer lifespan than that of 18/0 patterns and can be washed in the dishwasher.
