You need plates which suit the type of cuisine, presentation style and even portion size of your menu. Plates also need to suit a specific purpose: most large plates will not be suitable for starters because food will look lost in a sea of empty space. Equally, a 6 inch plate will not serve a great main course unless you are severely restricting portion sizes! As such, it’s important to identify the specific purposes which your plate needs to fulfil and then consider the best size to meet those needs. As a general rule, sizes follow the pattern set out by our plate size guide below, there are a number of other concerns which you need to take into account when choosing different types of plate.
Buying Guide: Choosing The Right Size Of Plates
