Saucers
A cup saucer is traditionally paired with a coffee cup to make transporting the beverage easier, but it can also be used to elevate the look and feel of your business's coffee service. More
Saucer Dishes: What You Need to Know
Coffee cup saucers feature a special indentation that holds the cup still and an edge that is wider than the cup itself to catch wayward drops and prevent them from staining a tablecloth. However, saucer plates also bring an air of elegance to coffee service that a cup sitting on the table does not. Contrasting colors and patterns add elements of visual intrigue to your service, while that extra bit of height makes the display stand out on tabletops.
If your establishment utilizes nice tablecloths, you'll want these purely for functional reasons. These handy dishes catch drips running off the edge of a cup and are cheaper than having your fine tablecloths laundered every week. Even if you aren't using high-quality tablecloths, saucers prevent coffee cups from bumping and scraping against your table. Between the added functionality and the elevated aesthetic, cup saucers can bring a lot of benefit to your foodservice establishment.
Common Questions About Saucers
Why do I need more dishes?
Restaurant operators know how much time it takes to clean dinnerware and how much space is required to store it all. New pieces need to bring a definite benefit to your business to be worth the time and cost, and saucer dishes can certainly be worth the investment. If you want to protect your tables from scratches and spills, these dishes provide a wonderful barrier between a cup and the surface. This will be useful for fine dining establishments that utilize high-quality tablecloths or for anyone using unique or expensive tables, such as reclaimed wood.
Saucer plates bring more than functionality, though. They are a traditional part of hot beverage service and bring elegance to your table setting aesthetic. An additional dish shows your guests you have gone above and beyond the bare minimum to provide their drink. Cup saucers also give you a canvas to provide contrast and complement to your cups. Choose a piece with an interesting design on the outside to create a visually engaging portrait around your coffee or a striking dish that contrasts with a subtle cup. Even a tiny line of color can bring out a new feel for your same coffee cups, enabling you to liven up your table setting without having to invest in a completely new set of dinnerware.
What style of saucer plate should I get?
The traditional saucer is round and white, but KaTom carries hundreds of options so you can find whatever variant you like best. Square saucers provide a shapely contrast to a simple round cup, while stonecast saucers bring a natural feel to the table. Bright colors might fit well in a fun, casual establishment, while classic white provides a nice backdrop to showcase your favorite coffee or tea cups. Choose a saucer dish that will complement your existing aesthetic.
What materials are they made from?
These pieces can be made from ceramic, melamine, and porcelain. You may find other materials, but these are the most common. Ceramic is heavier and has a higher-quality feel than melamine, but melamine is cheaper and lighter than ceramic. Fine dining establishments might want to consider porcelain, which is a stately version of ceramic that is always white, slightly translucent, and fully vitrified, meaning it will absorb no liquids at all. Porcelain is light and sturdy, while ceramic is heavier but less expensive. Consider the materials you'll be pairing these dishes with and try to match them.