They are often the crowning finale of any meal: desserts and sweet treats. On refined dessert and cake plates, your creations – from cakes and gateaux to pastries, tiramisu, mousse au chocolat, ice cream or fresh fruit – are shown to their very best advantage. At LUSINI, you will find stylish and hard-wearing small dessert plates and cake plates in a wide variety of colours, shapes and finishes.

Which dessert plate suits which sweet course?

Depending on the type of dessert you serve, you can choose between different styles of dessert and cake plates for restaurants and hotels. Classic professional dessert plates have a relatively small well and a wide rim. If you serve puddings with a sauce – for example apple strudel with vanilla custard – opt for a plate with a pronounced rim and a deeper well. This keeps the sauce safely on the plate and allows it to spread evenly around the dessert.

Contemporary dessert plates are often very flat and rimless. These models work particularly well as cake plates or for other baked treats. For layered desserts, dessert glasses or finger food glasses are an attractive alternative to plates, as they show off the individual layers beautifully.

Your sweets plates will look especially appealing when you play with colour contrasts – but there are no limits to your creativity here.

What size are dessert and cake plates?

Depending on the style, dessert plates typically have a diameter of around 15–30 cm (approx. 6 to 12 inches). Which format is right for your operation depends on the tableware you use to lay the table. If your dessert plates are to match the rest of your service and are placed on the table right from the start, they should always be smaller than the starter plates.

Dessert plates 6 inch / 6.3 inch (15 or 16 cm): Small dessert plates (15–16 cm) as well as small cake plates typically measure 15 or 16 cm in diameter.
Dessert plates larger than 16 cm: Dessert plates for restaurants and hotels can also be larger. These models are usually chosen when desserts are served individually after the main course, since more space is available on the table at that point.

Where do cake and dessert plates go on the laid table?

When setting the table, the small cake plate is positioned in the centre of the cover. Align it with the base line of the setting and place it approximately one centimetre from the edge of the table.

If coffee or tea is served alongside, the cup and saucer are placed to the right of the dessert plate. The top edge of the saucer should be flush with the top edge of the plate. The dessert cutlery is laid above the plate.

Professional cake and dessert plates for every style

Whether classic, contemporary, rustic or playful – at LUSINI you will find cake and dessert plates for the hospitality industry in a wide variety of designs:

Classic white: White cake plates for professional use are timeless, elegant and universally versatile. They are ideal for fine dining as well as for hotels, cafés and patisseries with a classic ambience.
Colourful and patterned: Small dessert plates in vibrant colours or with decorative patterns suit concepts with individual character. They can also be combined effectively with plain tableware to create eye-catching accents.
Rustic cake plates for the hospitality industry: Natural surfaces and materials such as stoneware create a charming, welcoming feel – perfect for country inns, cosy cafés or modern dining concepts.
Modern, minimalist designs: Clean lines and understated elegance strike a subtle note, making them ideal for contemporary restaurants and patisseries with urban flair.

Buy dessert plates at LUSINI

Whether you are looking for small cake plates or classic pudding plates for professional use – at LUSINI you will find the right model for every establishment and application.

Also discover plates, cutlery and glassware in the LUSINI range – for a harmonious, refined overall look.