Tableware Trends
Trending in Tableware
Bring something fresh to the table with the latest leaps in table top innovation
When it comes to serving up success, your choice of tableware goes a long way. Get it right, and you’ll give your restaurant its own identity – and instantly tell your guests what you’re all about. Get it wrong, though, and you may end up being known as ‘that place’… After all, we eat with our eyes! So here we explore some of the latest trends sweeping the restaurant scene, and show you how we can help make you the next trend-setter.
Mix and Match
Lift your dishes with bold colours and shapes
Traditional white will always be welcome at the table, but mixing colour into your tableware palette is a smart way to give your dishes a lift - so why not experiment with colour and tone to draw the eye? The key here is not to bombard your diners – a simple, well-placed accent piece or standout shape can make a big impression. Olympia’s Canvas collection is perfect here. With carefully considered colours made to mix and match, and bold, modern shapes – you’re sure to make a masterpiece.
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Put a fresh spin on your drinks with cutting-edge barware
First impressions count – in looks as much as feel. Creating the right experience right off the bat can turn that long awaited first sip into some special – which, in turn, can have a massive impact on customers’ overall view of the quality of your bar or restaurant. So, getting the right glassware is essential. But if you’re really keeping up with the latest trends - who said it needs to be a glass? Try Olympia’s metal mugs for that speak-easy style cocktail drinkers love, or set your own trend with Fusion’s black porcelain tumblers.
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Dare to share and reap the rewards
Shareability isn’t just for Instagrammers – the grazing generation as a whole aren’t afraid to divvy up their food with friends. Perfectly suited to Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern menus, sharing is fun and informal - creating a communal experience where the atmosphere is ‘authentic’. And with today’s diners looking for all this and more, sharing platters are the perfect way to tap into the ‘real food’ feel of communal dining. We love Olympia’s Kiln’s hand-finished earthy tones for the folk-food look. And when paired with a tactile wooden serving board, this is a match with a real rustic touch.
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Swap your silverware for cutlery with character
Flatware is changing! And though traditional cutlery will always be in vogue, new styles are currently setting the front of house scene alight. Detail is king and sensation is in, with pieces that tie into their setting all the rage. Etna’s dusky black, Cyprium’s glowing copper, and Tivoli’s hammered finish are all examples of real ‘wow-factor’ flatware, being every bit as striking as the dishes you serve up. Churchill’s Durban goes a step further, with a stonewashed finish that captures the look and feel of authentic vintage cutlery – perfect for those quirky cafes, restaurants and pubs looking for that on-trend retro feel.
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