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How much should I order?
This simple formula will help you determine the correct amount of china and accessories to order for your specific needs. Multiply the number of seats by the ordering factor for each item (see chart below). Then, select the closest dozen quantity. For example: If you were ordering a 5 1/2” plate for a cafeteria which seats 125 people, simply refer to the chart below and you will see that you would multiply 6 x 125 = 750 pieces or 63 dozen. Please understand that we sell only in case lots and when calculating by the dozens please conform to case lots when ordering.
FR = Fast Restaurant, D = Dinning, BC = Banquet/Cafeteria, C = Catering, I = Institutional
| Item |
Suggested use |
FR |
D |
BC |
C |
I |
| 5 1/2- 6 5/8 Plate |
Bread& Butter, Desserts, Bowl or Bouillon Underliner |
1 1/2 |
2 |
6 |
2 |
2 |
| 7 1/2 7 7/8 Plate |
Sandwiches, Salads, Desserts, Underliner for Grapefruit, Salad Bowls |
1 1/2 |
2 |
- |
2 |
- |
| 9-3/4 10 Plate |
Luncheon, Entrée, Tray Dinner Plate, Pastries, Underliner for Salad |
1-1/2 |
3 |
2 |
1 1/2 |
- |
| 10 1/4 10 /38 Plate |
Entrée, Steaks, Prime Rib, Fish, Mexican Dishes, Service Plate, Fowl |
2 |
2 |
- |
2 |
- |
| 7 1/4-9 7/8 Platters |
Baked Potato, Asparagus, Salad, Cold Seafood |
1 |
1 1/2 |
- |
1 |
- |
| 10 3/8-15 Platters |
Steaks, Fish, Soup & Sandwiches, Lobster, Prime Rib, Surf and Turf, Mexican Dishes, Ribs |
1 |
1 1/2 |
1/2 |
1 |
- |
| Coffee/Tea Cup |
Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Soup |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Bouillon Handled or Unhandled |
Soup, Packaged Sugar, Custard, Egg Cup, Crackers, Condiments, Gelatin |
1 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
| Mug |
Hot & Cold Beverages |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Coffee/Tea Saucer |
Underliner for Cups, Bouillon, Tray Fruit |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| 4 /1/4 5 Fruit |
Monkey Dish for Vegetables, Fruit, Pudding, Desserts, Bake & Serve |
2 |
3 |
6 |
2 1/2 |
3 |
| 6 1/8 6 1/2 Grapefruit |
Soup, Cereal, Fruits, Small Salad, Desserts, Pot Pies, Stew, Short Cake |
1 |
1 |
1 1/4 |
1 |
1 1/4 |
| 4 3/4-6 3/4 Bowl |
Fruit, Vegetables, Cereal, Casseroles, Salad, Desserts, Bake & Serve |
1 |
1 |
1/2 |
1 |
1 |
| 8 7/8-9 1/4 Rim Deep Soup |
A La Carte Soup, Salad, Pasta, Chili, Oyster Strew, Bouillabaisse |
1/2 |
1/2 |
- |
1/2 |
- |
| Pot: Tea, Coffee |
Hot & Cold Beverage |
1/3 |
1/3 |
- |
1/3 |
- |
| Creamer (Pitcher) 3 1/2 oz |
Cream for Beverages, Syrup, Mel ted Butter |
1/2 |
1/2 |
- |
1/2 |
- |
| Service Plate |
Tabletop Decoration, Place Plate, Serving Plate, Special Presentations |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
- |
1 1/2 |
- |
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