With the plethora of dinnerware options available to restaurateurs today, it is easy to overlook the beauty and elegance of traditional manufacturers such as Bernardaud. Since 1863, Bernardaud has been embedding style and sophistication onto restaurant tabletops around the world. And, as the world has become smaller, with virtually everything available everywhere – often at any price – quality and style remain precious commodities that only a few can truly say they have.
Bernardaud retains a quality level and an attention to detail in their products that has not been replicated by lower, more commodity-type producers. The detail in the subtle effects within the material and the masterful glazing work within the hollowing of the rim texture on the ECUME design (above) is an example. Others have textured glazes that might be called similar, but these often lack the refinement or attention to detail that Bernardaud provides regularly in their hotel and restaurant products. Even in a simple design like ATHOS (above), the detail in the recessed areas of the plate rims and the sophisticated matching cups and saucers help spell out the differences between a company like Bernardaud’s quality and less expensive imitations. Certainly, there are cheap – and often of interesting design – plates that operators can find in the world of restaurant tabletop. Sometimes dinnerware of lesser quality is correctly appropriate, and after all, these plates will serve the food – right? But, consider this……while they both provide transportation, does the Hyundai really look and perform similarly to the Mercedes? And….which would you rather offer your guests a ride in?
With the dining out customer getting more and more sophisticated in their tastes and expectations, restaurateurs need to make sure the products used on the tabletop match the experience their guests are expecting. If your guests are looking for a memorable dining experience, you probably will want the dinnerware to be equally impressive. You probably will want to consider Bernardaud.
Quality and attention to detail still matter….and your guests will recognize it. To see the entire collection of Bernardaud products, go here: http://www.bernardaud.fr/
