Gourmet Plates

What are gourmet plates?

Gourmet plates are a specific type of dinner plate designed for upscale restaurants and fine dining concepts. They give chefs plenty of room to plate dishes creatively and showcase every course to its best advantage. Compared with classic dinner plates, gourmet plates are usually larger and stand out thanks to premium materials, distinctive shapes and exclusive finishes.

Gourmet plates – ideal for fine dining

In fine dining, presentation is just as important as the flavour and quality of the food itself. Fine dining plates provide the space needed to stage a dish deliberately and arrange individual components in perfect harmony. With generous proportions, striking surfaces and exclusive designs, professional gourmet plates underline the premium character of your menu.

A wide rim is typical of many gourmet plates. It visually frames the dish and offers space for decorative elements such as sauce mirrors, herbs, edible flowers or artistic garnishes. Alongside classic round shapes, gourmet plates are also available in organic or angular forms. Different glazes, matt or glossy finishes and contemporary colours open up numerous possibilities for aligning your tableware precisely with your restaurant concept.

What types of gourmet plates are available?

Depending on your culinary concept and the presentation you are aiming for, a range of gourmet plates is available. Explore the various tableware collections in the LUSINI range.

Flat gourmet plates

Flat gourmet plates with a large diameter are especially well suited to main courses, starters or desserts with elaborate plating. The generous surface offers plenty of room for creative compositions and ensures that individual components stand out to their best effect. In Michelin-starred restaurants and modern dining venues in particular, flat gourmet plates are used to present dishes with plenty of breathing space and to direct attention deliberately to the food itself.

Deep gourmet plates

A deep gourmet plate is the ideal choice for dishes with broths, sauces or creamy components – for example pasta and risotto dishes, desserts with sauces and much more. The raised rim keeps liquids safely on the plate, while deep plates for fine dining still allow the dish to be presented in a stylish manner.

Gourmet plates in a variety of colours

Classic gourmet plates are often white, cream or ivory. Black gourmet plates are also a popular choice: they create strong contrasts and form an eye-catching backdrop for colourful dishes. Combined with matching cutlery and premium glassware, you complete your table-top concept with style and elegance.

What to look for when buying gourmet plates

When selecting fine dining plates for restaurants and hotels, functionality and everyday practicality are just as important as looks.

Pay attention to the following, among other aspects:

• the right plate size for your culinary concept

• shape and rim width for the desired presentation

• high-quality porcelain, bone china or stoneware and earthenware

• hard-wearing glazes for daily use

• dishwasher and microwave suitability

• a design that matches your restaurant concept

Especially in professional hospitality settings, gourmet plates need to meet both aesthetic expectations and the demands of daily service.

Buy gourmet plates – at LUSINI

Whether classic white, contemporary black or a deep gourmet plate – at LUSINI you will find high-quality gourmet plates for restaurants, hotels and upscale dining. Discover exclusive designs, durable materials and a variety of shapes that allow you to present your dishes with style and offer your guests a truly memorable culinary experience.