Setting The Table For Breathtaking Banquets: The Top 5 Essentials
It’s that time of year again when meals are enjoyed together and loved ones gather. Hospitality locations usually find themselves booked and busy as the year draws to a close, and are often throwing mouthwatering feasts and banquets. Here at Cooksmill, we have everything you need to ensure your banquet goes off without a hitch. There are so many individual items that go into a perfect table setting to boost the banqueting experience, and we’re here to walk you through what you need and how to make the best of the banqueting season.
1. Porcelite Banquet Lightweight Crockery: A Powerful Collection
A powerful blend of quality, performance and value, the renowned Porcelite collection of professional Vitrified Porcelain offers a versatile, cost-effective solution without compromise. This comprehensive collection offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for those needing reliable crockery for the hospitality industry. The simple design of the collection ensures these pieces will fit on any table and not distract from the food itself, but instead elevate the dining experience.
The items in this range are lightweight yet durable, making it easy for servers to carry several plates at once to busy tables. The Banquet collection of Plates is up to 30% lighter than the Porcelite Standard plates. Made from porcelain, these items are microwave and dishwasher safe, another bonus as it ensures a quick and thorough clean, and easy reheating when necessary. Most of these items are easily stackable as well, which is great when storage space is limited.
2. Gastronorm Trolleys & Plate Racks: Efficient And Hygienic
Gastronorm trolleys are the smart choice for food prepping in a busy kitchen. These trolleys allow you to easily slide GN trays in, full of food ready to be plated, from fresh veg to meats. We also sell plenty of Gastornorm Pans in different sizes to suit different catering needs. Chefs can then quickly prepare plates to send out to guests. These trolleys are especially useful for large banquets, where there might not be enough room for all the prep ingredients to sit on the counter.
After preparing the plate, plate racks make it easy to organise the kitchen. Once a dish has been plated, it can be placed onto a plate rack, ready for servers to take it through to the dining room to serve to guests. Having plate racks and gastronorm trolleys helps to streamline the food prep process, cutting down on essential time and ensuring the food reaches the guests quickly.
Once the banquet is done, the guests are full, and the table is empty, all that’s left is to clean up! Banquets often leave behind a large number of plates, more so than regular dining. Our range of Steel Clearing Trolleys makes for hassle-free cleaning. They offer ample storage, simply place the plates and used dishes on the trolley and wheel everything back into the kitchen, saving multiple trips for your servers. These trolleys are built to withstand heavy loads, providing a reliable solution for even your busiest of banquets.
3. Crystal Wine Glasses For Refined Clarity
The drink presentation is just as important as the food presentation during banquets. We have a large collection of crystal wine glasses, which are the perfect addition to banqueting tables. The shape and design of these glasses play a crucial role in capturing the aroma and flavour of the drink, enhancing the overall drinking experience. The bowls of our crystal wine glass are designed to capture the aroma of the drink, enriching the experience.
The Stolzle Signature White Wine Glass is timeless and classic, a go-to favourite for serving white wine at the dinner table. Made from a unique blend of machine-made glass and crystal, this wine glass is more durable compared to other crystal glasses. We also have the Stolzle Banquet Red Wine Glass and the Stolzle Champagne Flute, covering all your bases for drink options. Stolzle’s glasses have been designed with the commercial hospitality industry in mind, and these glasses will further elevate any formal table setting.
4. Banqueting Roll, Easy And Effortless
Transform the tabletop in one quick motion with our wide selection of banqueting rolls. Available in a range of colours, the banqueting roll ensures the table is covered and saves clean-up time after the meal. Perfect for this time of year, we have green and red rolls that combine the festive feeling with the warmness of a banquet.
If you’re organising a banquet for schools, restaurants, hotels or even at home, and want to add a splash of colour to the table, these rolls allow you to easily curate the perfect ambience for any occasion. Designed with innovative materials and thoughtful craftsmanship, these banquet rolls offer a convenient and eco-friendly solution for your dining and entertaining needs, without compromising on elegance or quality. Although the table will be covered with plates filled with delicious dishes, that doesn’t mean the table itself should be forgotten about when it comes to banqueting preparation!
5. Napkins: The Finishing Touches
Too often forgotten, napkins are the unsung heroes of any large banqueting event. Napkins can be used by customers to clean their hands, mouth or eating area in a quick and disposable way. Once a napkin has been used it can then be discarded and recycled. Especially in banquets and buffets, napkins ensure everything is kept clean and guests are able to enjoy their meals fully.
With so many colours to choose from, there’s a napkin to match every table setting and banquet. At this time of year, the Poppies’ Holly Berry 2 Ply Dinner Napkins are an eye-catching choice. Perfect for the season, these napkins add a splash of colour to the table and offer fantastic value for money. These particular napkins are 2-ply which is great for one-time use. The 40 x 40 cm design is big enough to be unfolded and used as a tool for catching any food or drink spillages.
Banqueting For Every Occasion
With so many excuses for gatherings year round, here at Cooksmill we’re proud to supply everything you need to ensure your dining experience goes well. Having the right culinary and dining products boosts your banquet from enjoyable to memorable. Whether you’re looking to host a seasonal meal or provide a large meal for a special occasion, we offer a wide range of kitchenware, tableware and accessories to help you and your staff host the best banquet.
