Bulk Egg Plates & Egg Cups
Consuming deviled, poached, or soft-boiled eggs can be a frustrating, sloppy experience without the proper tools. Stock egg cups and egg plates at your establishment to make presenting and serving these classic egg dishes simple and enjoyable.
Porcelain Egg Cups: What You Need to Know
Egg servers have been around for hundreds of years but traditionally were made of wood or metal prior to the 1700s. Around that time, egg cups became commonplace, and models made of porcelain began to be included in dinnerware sets of the time period. Over time, these porcelain cups caught on, inspiring the manufacture of many decorative egg serving cups that are still collected to this day.
These highly sought-after commodities were once quite costly, however, due to advances in modern manufacturing, most porcelain egg cups now are available at affordable prices.
Common Questions About Egg Cups & Egg Plates
What is a hard-boiled egg holder called?
This piece of dinnerware typically is known as an egg cup, though it also may be called an egg holder, egg server, or egg serving cup. As the name implies, an egg server is used to serve an egg, although some locations use them to serve small portions of sauce, toppings, garnishes, chocolate bon bons, or other signature desserts.
How do you use hard-boiled egg cups?
To use a hard-boiled egg cup, simply place the cooked egg upright in the cup. Eggs served in this manner can be soft boiled, jammy, or hard boiled, but no matter how they're cooked, they're served with the shell on. The egg server holds the egg in position so diners can tap around the egg's top to crack the shell, then lift the top off, enabling them to use a small spoon to scoop out the delicious egg within. Many diners also expect toasted bread strips, known as "toast soldiers," to dip into the egg once its top is opened.
What is a deviled egg plate?
An egg plate is a special type of plate designed specifically for serving deviled eggs. In many cuisines, such as those of the southern United States, deviled eggs are a common dish found in restaurants, buffets, potlucks, parties, and dinner tables. To ensure the curved, slippery eggs don't fall over and dump out their filling, slide around and make a mess, or even fall off the plate, a deviled egg plate is needed. This special plate features uniformly spaced and sized indentations that are shaped to cradle a boiled egg while also being shallow enough for users to serve themselves easily off the plate.
What goes in the center of a deviled egg tray?
Some egg plates provide an extra space in the center for users to fill. The center of a deviled egg tray often is filled with toppings and garnishes, such as gherkins, pimento-stuffed olives, chopped chives, or cooked, crumbled bacon. Some users may fill this space with radishes, celery, cocktail onions, or even sliced lunch meat. Any food that complements the texture and flavor of deviled eggs can be placed in the center of the deviled egg platter, as well as herbal or floral garnishes for a pleasing visual effect.