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Frequently Asked Questions

What determines if a piece of dinnerware is vitrified?

Why is a small fruit dish is often referred to as a MONKEY DISH?

What causes metal marking to appear on dinnerware?

How do I remove metal marks from my dinnerware?

Can I warm foods on my Tuxton Dinnerware?

Is Tuxton dinnerware dishwasher safe?

Is my Tuxton dinnerware easy to maintain and care for?

Where can I purchase Tuxton products?

Where can I learn more about Tuxton?

Are there warranties on my chinaware?

What do I do if my order is not complete?

What do I do if my order is incorrect?

What do I do if there is breakage when my order arrives?

How do I check the status of an order?

How do I order samples?

How do I order a catalog?

Where can I find distributors/representatives in my area?

Are all Tuxton products lead free?

Suggested Par Levels

Each china installation should be tailored to the needs of your operation. The type of dining and the menu play a major factor in selecting the right amount of dinnerware for immediate service and backup inventory. Additional considerations should include turnovers per meal, maximum seating, and special menu items.

Based on our experience, we would recommend the following order quantities appropriate to the type of operation. To figure out the appropriate number of dozens to order, simply multiply the number of seats in your establishment by the quantity factors shown in the table below for each item, and divide by 12.

Example: 200 seats x 3 = 600 pieces, divide 600/12 = order 50 dozen

Dinnerware Items
Fine Dining
Casual Dining
Cafeteria
Institutional
Bread Plate 2.5 2.5 6 3
Sandwich Plate 2.5 2.5 3 -
Dinner Plate 3 3 2.5 2
Dessert Plate 2 2.5 3 3
Lunch Platter 1.5 1.5 1 -
Steak Platter 1.5 1.5 1 -
Fruit Dish 3 3 6 3
Grapefruit 1 1.5 1 1.5
Bouillon 1.5 1.5 2 1.5
Rim Soup 0.5 1 2 -
Cup/Mug 3 3 2.5 2
Saucer 2.5 3 2 2

BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST

Flatware: Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Teaspoon

Dinnerware: Two Bread & Butter Plates, Cup, Saucer

Drinkware: Water Glass, Juice Glass

breakfast-set

LUNCH

LUNCH

Flatware: Salad Fork, Dinner Fork, Dessert or Dinner Knife, Teaspoon

Dinnerware: Bread & Butter Plate, Luncheon Plate

Drinkware: Water Glass, Wine Glass

lunch

DINNER

DINNER

Flatware: Salad Fork, Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Teaspoon, Butter Knife

Dinnerware: Bread & Butter Plate, Salad Plate, Dinner Plate

Drinkware: Water Goblet, Wine Glass

dinner

FORMAL DINNER

FORMAL DINNER

Flatware: Salad Fork, Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Oval Bowl Soup/Dessert Spoon or Dinner Spoon, Teaspoon, Butter Knife

Dinnerware: Bread & Butter Plate, Two Salad Plates, Service Plate, Cup & Saucer

Drinkware: Water Goblet, Champagne Flute, Wine Glass

formal-dinner

EUROPEAN

EUROPEAN

Flatware: European Size Dinner Fork, U.S. Size Dinner Fork, European Size Dinner Knife, Dessert Knife, Oval Bowl Soup/Dessert Spoon or Dinner Spoon, European Size Teaspoon, Butter Knife, Fish Knife, Fish Fork

Dinnerware: Bread & Butter Plate, Salad Plate, Service Plate

Drinkware: Water Goblet, Champagne Flute, Two Wine Glasses

europeon

BANQUET

BANQUET

Flatware: Salad Fork, Dinner Fork, Dinner Knife, Teaspoon

Dinnerware: Bread & Butter Plate, Salad Plate, Dinner Plate, Cup & Saucer

Drinkware: Water Glass or Water Goblet, Wine Glass

BANQUET

Tips

Tips

  • Allow at least 24 inches for each place setting.
  • Keep all tableware approximately one inch from the edge of the table.
  • Place all knives with the cutting edge toward the plate.
  • Arrange flatware in order of use, working from the outside in for each course served. If salad is served after entree, place salad fork next to plate
  • Glass placement: from right to left, white wine, red wine, and water/iced beverage. Champagne may be placed behind red and white.
  • A seafood/cocktail fork is always placed to the right of the soup spoon, unless served with a seafood cocktail. It may be placed on the cocktail plate.