Dinnerware Buying Guide

All Dinnerware is not the same

When shopping for home dinnerware, the consumers eye is quickly drawn to the horde of 16 piece sets available for 19.95. They look nice on the box and it seems like a great price, or is it The reality is.. you really do get what you pay for. Upon closer examination, the dinnerware decorations are poorly done, the dinnerware is not vitrified, and there are no accessory pieces with the set. If there are accessories, they are grossly over priced.

All one needs to do is to look to the restaurant industry for guidance. The industry knows that dining is an experience. They know that the durability of vitrified china carries the most value for the dollar. Lets look at the details Vitrified China - Vitrification of china is a measurement of it is porosity and ability to absorb moisture. If china is not vitrified, it is full of tiny air holes throughout its body. They can act like a sponge and absorb moisture. When the china is heated and cooled, the air, water, and body expand and contract at different rates and this causes weakness over time. This is the primary reason for dinnerware chipping and breaking. Vitrified ware doesnt have this problem, thats why vitrified ware can be taken from the freezer and placed in the oven. its durability is excellent.

Vitrified china costs more because its kiln fired at higher temperature to achieve vitrification. Heat Retention - Vitrified china helps hold heat… which is very important for any foodservice organization... Even your kitchen! Range of Shapes - Cheap retail brands has 4 or 5 basic shapes. Restaurant china has many, many more. Restaurants serve pasta in a pasta bowl, onion soup in a special crock, the food fits the plate and visa versa. This adds not only to the functionality of the ware, but also to its entertainment value. Eating should not have to be boring.

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