Plates

Which plates do you need for a beautifully laid table?
Because we always eat with our eyes first, it's worth investing in an elegant dinner service. Food tastes twice as good when it's served on stylish tableware with aesthetic design. 

Where do crockery, cutlery and glasses go on a beautifully laid table?
At first glance, it may seem confusing, but if you look at the principle more closely, it is really quite simple. We will help you with the question: 

How do I set the table correctly?
The classic way of setting the table begins with a plate. The plate determines the seating and is not used for eating. On the plate, you place the dinner plate and on this, the salad plate for the appetiser or the soup bowl.
The bread plate is placed to the left of the other plates.
When arranging the cutlery, knives go on the right, forks on the left, starting from the outside and working inwards. Dessert forks and spoons go above the plates, with the spoon on top and the handle pointing to the right and the fork underneath with the handle pointing to the left. The glasses are placed on the right above the knives, in the order of water glass, white wine glass, red wine glass. 

Which plates do I need?
We will help you choose the right plate for your food. Above all, the plates give your table the right look. Don't underestimate the effect of matching dishes. Our Tinkalu plates, with their organic shape and soft colours, are the basis of your table decoration. Beautiful plates also look great in the kitchen or in the cupboard. So it's definitely worth buying decorative plates or a complete set and combining them as you please. 

Which plate for which dish?
There is a suitable plate for every occasion. Whether it's for a quick breakfast, an indulgent dinner or a snack in between... Enjoy your breakfast toast on a breakfast plate, present fish or meat on a flat dinner plate and serve pasta or risotto in a deep pasta plate. The colour of the tableware is also important. The classics in beige and grey go with every look, while rose, ice blue and mint look particularly pretty at breakfast and teatime. Our Tinkalu tableware in a variety of colours is guaranteed to put you in a good mood.
Dinner plates
With a classic dinner plate, you can serve any main course. Dinner plates are the perfect size and provide enough space for main courses with the appropriate side dishes. They are flat with a diameter of 26cm and are used for classic dishes such as fish or roast meat, as well as for substantial salads or vegetable gratins. They perfectly showcase your culinary creations.
Breakfast plates
also known as cake plates, dessert plates and appetiser plates, are essential for a beautifully laid table. In the morning, they are used for breakfast, in the afternoon as cake plates for delicious fruit cakes or creamy tarts and at dinner as appetiser plates for caprese or smoked salmon and afterwards as dessert plates for chocolate cake or berries with vanilla ice cream.
Pasta plates
With their deep shape and slightly raised edge, pasta plates are ideal for pasta dishes. They are also perfect for creamy risotto, exotic curries, hearty stews, sweet rice pudding and crunchy salads.
Underplates
On special occasions, high-quality underplates are an absolute must. With a diameter of 30cm, it serves as a base for salad and dinner plates, not only creating an elegant look but also protecting the placemat from stains. Our underplates are not just for decoration. You can also use them as cake plates, pizza plates and for serving appetisers or snacks.

Is porcelain the best material for plates?
Porcelain is the most common material used for plates. It is robust, does not chip at the slightest impact, is acid-resistant and can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher. Firing at high temperatures makes porcelain ovenproof, so it can be used for oven-baked and gratin dishes.

Plates in organic shapes
Our beautifully shaped plates stand out from the crowd. With their soft colours and modern design, they are suitable for serving and decorating and bring elegant, Asian understatement into your home. Tinkalu plates match every style of interior design and every occasion. Special individual pieces have always come together to create a beautiful whole. 

Gift idea
Our dreamlike porcelain plates also make excellent gifts. The perfect gift when your children move into their first apartment, or your best friend invites you over. It doesn't always have to be a complete set – a single plate decorated with a sweet treat is just as nice a gesture and can be continued and extended as you like.
Buy plates online at Tinkalu.com