Pricing and Costs of Restaurant Dinnerware

Weigh the costs when purchasing dinnerware for restaurants

Commercial dinnerware can be the centerpiece to your restaurant, right after the food you serve. You want sturdy, reliable dinnerware that can highlight your delicious menu items. But you don't want the commercial dishware to break the bank.

Keep in mind that the restaurant dinnerware that works for one company may not work for yours. If you're a five-star restaurant, then you want the best of the best dishes, while a local fast food joint might go for plastic dishware. Consider the following when determining pricing and costs of restaurant dinnerware:

1. Locate wholesale restaurant dinnerware suppliers, and buy your dinnerware there.

2. Consider restaurant plastic dinnerware for your business.

3. Mix up your place settings, and buy different shapes of restaurant quality dinnerware.

 

Buy wholesale restaurant dinnerware

Odds are you're going to have more than a few customers in your restaurant at one time. So you're going to need numerous dishes. Purchase the restaurant dishware in bulk from wholesalers, and you can save yourself large sums of money, especially if you buy all your dishes from the same supplier.
Try: Central Restaurant Products sells a wide array of dishes. Priced from less than $30 to more than $250, choose from many dish designers. There's also an option for certain brands to buy the dishes by the dozen. Look to J. Richards & Company, another wholesaler dinnerware supplier. Sold in cases of 12, 24 or 36, look to spend anywhere from less than $20 to more than $150, depending on the style and type of dinnerware you desire.

Determine if plastic restaurant dishware is an option

Depending upon what type of restaurant you run, using plastic dinnerware may be a consideration. The benefit to using plastic is that it's inexpensive and durable. The downside is that it isn't very classy, and unless your restaurant caters to fast food, it may not be the best option.
Try: A Plastic Plate sells several lines of dinnerware featuring multiple designs and colors. Found in a range of less than $30 to more than $75, these dishes are dishwasher-safe and can last a long time. SmartLiving Companies has the largest selection of quality plastic dishes. Search through its site to find dinnerware for just a few dollars per piece.

Look for variety, and purchase different size restaurant dishware

There's no rule that states you need to purchase circular plates and coffee cups with saucers. If your restaurant's cuisine allows, look for different shapes and sizes of the commercial restaurant dinnerware. You could even place your business logo on the dishes. These essential pieces could become a cornerstone of your restaurant's business.
Try: Look at Zesco Products and its dinnerware with a wavy, square edge. If you purchase one to five cases, look to pay anywhere from $120 to $225, depending upon the size of the plates. If you purchase six or more, then it costs less. Check out the Bryan China Company and its custom dinnerware. It can print your logo or event on the dishes; contact its customer service for pricing information, but expect to pay a little more than regular commercial dinnerware.

 

• When looking at pricing and costs of restaurant dinnerware, cut your expenses by purchasing used restaurant dinnerware. Look for businesses that close their doors, or check auction houses. This is ideal if you're searching for more eclectic dinnerware, as you may be able to mix and match your dishes.

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