Acopa 13" Round Gold Sunburst Glass Charger Plate - 12/Case

When preparing the table for your dinner, occasion, or event, you should place the charger plate where the entree plate belongs in a proper table setting. There should only be one charger plate per place setting, and silverware should be positioned in the same way as it would if a charger plate was not present. Once it comes time to serve, soup bowls, salad plates, or entree dishes are presented to guests and set upon the charger plate.

Deciding when to clear your table of all charger plates depends on the type of venue you have. Some restaurants have charger plates solely for decoration, and they are removed before guests are served any food whatsoever. Traditionally, charger plates are used for presenting soups, salads or appetizers and are removed before the main entree dish is served. However, many restaurants today leave charger plates at the table setting throughout the entire meal. Rule of thumb is that charger plates should always be removed from guests’ place settings before dessert is served!

"Food safe" charger plates are not only great for use in their traditional sense, placed beneath dining vessels, but they also double as appetizer or dessert trays. Place appetizers or desserts on these trays before or after dinner. They're great for use with fresh fruit, cut fresh vegetables, or meat and cheese platters. Plus, when the next event comes, they can quickly go back into service as charger plates.