Suggested Usage

Multiply the number of seats by these factors to arrive at an estimate of required

dinnerware. You should adjust this for your menu.

Shape

Uses

Fine

Casual

Cafeteria

Institutional

Banquet

Dining

Dining

6-6 3/4" Plate

bread & butter, side dish, tapas, appetizers, underliner

2

2

5

3

7 - 7 3/4" Plate

salad, dessert, side, underliner

2

3

2.5

8- 9 3/4" Plate

salad, luncheon, breakfast, child and senior, entree

2.5

2.5

2.5

2.5

10-11" Plate

dinner entree, underliners

2

2

12" Chop Plates

large entrees

1

1

Large Platter

family style, large entrees

0.5

1

0.5

Cup & Saucers

beverage & underliner

2

2.5

2

2

2

Mugs

beverage

3

3

3

Rim Soup

soup, salad, small pasta, desserts, appetizers

1

1.5

2

Fruit Dish

sides, sauces, fruit

2

2

3

3

2.5

Pasta Bowl

pasta, dinner salads, family servings

0.5

1

Glassware requirements Guide Suggested Minimum Glassware requirements for a 100 seat dinning room 

Item 

Informal Service 

Semi Formal Service 

Formal service 

5 Oz Juice

12 Dozen

12 Dozen

12 Dozen

16 Oz Iced Tea

12 Dozen

12 Dozen

12 Dozen

10 Oz Water Goblet

24 Dozen

18 Dozen

5 1/2" Oz Low sherbet