Gift Suggestions this coming holiday!
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3 Ways to Provide a Fun Dining Experience for Kids
In order for a restaurant to be the family destination, it is essential to know how to cater to children as family dine outs often include not just adults but also kids. We’ve summarized some tips to provide a fun and stress-free dining experience for all your customers.
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Live or Dine-in Entertainment
Children love fun and interactive activities. So, make sure that you come up with a strategy that will pull children away from boredom. Interactive dining set-ups such as coloring placemats, and television sets can distract children and enjoy the entertainment that these items provide.
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Providing children’s menu
Another way to provide fun dining experience for kids is to have a menu that is perfect to their liking. Menu that consists of dishes that children will eat is appreciated for a restaurant as it provides a sense of accommodation and comfort for families who are dining in. Dishes such as special kiddie spaghetti, chicken drumsticks, and pizzas that are cooked and presented specifically for children creates a playful vibe and belongingness. Some restaurants even have complimentary ice cream or toys included in the menu to keep the children entertained while waiting for their food.
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Safe and durable dinnerware
One of the essential things to consider when accommodating children at your restaurant is their safety. It is important that what they are eating is safe and where they are is safe. Hence, it is important to have a durable dinnerware that will not cause any harm or hazard for children. It is given that children are rowdy and naughty while they are eating that is why most restaurants are providing kids’ dining chair for parents in order to avoid mishaps. Moreover, plastic dinnerware, particularly melamine, is the primary choice for most restaurants when serving food to kids. Due to its durable and long-lasting features, melamine helps prevent any breakage from children’s mishandlings to their food.
Aside from keeping children entertained and well-accommodated, it is also important for restaurants to think of their safety. Let children enjoy the food that you are serving to them with the most durable tableware. Here at Melawares, we make sure that all of your dinnerware are safe and long-lasting. For 38 years, we pride ourselves in delivering high quality, safe, trendy, and affordable melamine tableware to our customers. For more info, you can contact us at +632-361-2242 | +63917-582-2809 or visit our website at www.melawares.com.
Do tableware colors affect your appetite?
Ever wondered why a lot of food establishments are choosing the red color as their flagship hue or logo? Although there is no specific scientific evidence for this, red has been remarked as a color that increases the appetite of a person. According to Business Insider, studies have shown that red is stimulating, exciting, and associated with activity but does not necessarily make you hungry. However, the color red can also increase our heart rates, which somehow suggests excitement towards food.
Meanwhile, another reason why colors are often related to one’s appetite is the phenomenon called color therapy or chromotherapy. In a nutshell, it means that colors have strong subconscious impact on our emotions and feelings, which impact the way we see food. Dinnerware where our food are being placed can also have an effect on our appetite.
Here are some dinnerware colors that you should keep in mind to make sure that the food you will serve next time will be extra appetizing:
RED
This is one of the most emotionally intense colors in the color wheel. Red stimulates physical excitement, quickens the pulse, and promotes hunger.GREEN
This color is the predominant color of nature where almost all of the food resources came from. Moreover, green suggests sustenance, freshness, and abundance. Check out Melawares’ Plain Color Series in Lime Green and Melawares Translucent’s Groove Series in Jade design!
ORANGE
This is one of the secondary colors and it is the product of mixing red with yellow. The outstanding hue of orange represents attractiveness and positive reactions. Thus, it goes well with food. Check out our Plain Color Series in Orange, Chroma Series in Tiger Orange and Perfect Dining’s Orange!
YELLOW
This primary color is a non-emotional one but promotes a strong sense of physical well-being, robust healthiness, and cheerfulness. It is also believed to increase metabolism that’s why it is normally associated with sensations of hunger. Check out our Chroma Series in Canary Yellow and Plain Series’ Yellow Dinnerware set!
WHITE
You may notice that white dinnerware are most often used on fancy restaurants. This is because the simplicity of white reflects all lights and enhance the natural colors of each ingredient on the plate to the fullest that makes it more appetizing and of course, Instagrammable! Check out Plain Series’ Ivory and Stoneware Series’ Ivory with Glaze!
You may also check Melawares’ Terracotta Series in White, Groove Series’ Mosaic and Perfect Dining’s Deco for contemporary designed plate with white base.
You must always remember that when you serve food, the presentation is already something that you should think of. Let Melawares’ dinnerware help you on giving the best dining experience for your family and friends! Choose the best quality, choose Melawares!
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How to Be the Best Guest in a Dinner Party
Let’s face it – dining out has become more and more expensive in light of the rise in the prices of food, parking and even gasoline. Lots of people now prefer to dine in their own homes or even to host dinner parties showcasing their unique dinnerware or even the latest interior design update to their homes.
Whether you’re dining at your own home or someone else’s or even in a restaurant – do you know how to be a good guest?
Here are a few pointers to consider when dining with other people:
- Consider responding to an RSVP or confirming your attendance well before the night of the dinner party. Always make sure to advise the host on who you’re bringing. Are you just attending by yourself or with a plus one? Are any kids coming? Make sure to also clarify if kids are allowed to the party. A lot of people usually don't count in kids and want an all-adults dinner.
- Gifts are always nice! No host will decline a simple gift of wine or cake or even a homemade salad. Small gifts in the form of food are a great way to say “thank you” for the invitation to dinner.
- Don’t just go directly to the food! A lot of dinner parties are set up buffet style where the food is laid out in a long table for everyone’s consumption. During setups like this, make sure that the host has given the go-signal for you to get your food. Don’t assume that the buffet table is open once you arrive!
- A lot of people get confused by the order of the utensil setup. The general rule of thumb is always to start with the utensils that are the farthest from the plate. Always start from the outside then work your way in.
- If you can’t reach the condiments in the center of the table, politely ask the person closest to the item you need to pass this to you. If there are dishes available in the center of the table, make sure to always use serving utensils when getting food. Never use your own utensils when getting food from a serving dish.
- Finally, don’t talk when your mouth is full and keep the mobile phone down. No one likes a guest who’s constantly on their phone throughout the entire meal. Socialize and talk to others, but of course, only when your mouth is empty.
Level Up Your Foodstagramming
It’s undeniable that social media has changed the way we eat. Aesthetic and ambiance is now one of the things customers consider when it comes to choosing a place to dine in. Why? Well the dishes have to fit a carefully curated Instagram feed of course!
"Foodstagramming" is the new trend for food photography. You can scroll through millions of food photography from all over the world if you search for the hashtags #food #foodporn #instafood on Instagram.
Food photography has become huge worldwide because it is easy to produce and it is relevant to everyone. That’s why it has also driven restaurant owners to level up their food presentation so as to attract more customers. If you want to jump on this online trend, here are some plating tips and tricks to help you up your food-stagramming game.
Choose your Plates
Rule of thumb: NEVER use big dinner plates when you’re doing food photography. Professionals would mostly use a salad plate, unless you are shooting for a commercial restaurant. The simple reason behind this is that smaller plates simplify complicated ingredients, and there is less negative space around the food so it looks fuller. Less plate = More shots.
Adjust your Angle
You must know how to adjust your camera angle depending on the kind of food you are taking a photo of and show your audience what the dish is composed of and its ingredients. If you are shooting a burger, you have to lower your angle to highlight the height and look of the whole burger. If you are taking photos of a platter or meal, take a higher angle to show what the platter or meal is made out of. Use flat plates or lower-rimmed plates for low angles, and rimmed dishes or low bowls for higher angles.
Mix and Match
Don’t be scared to play around with other kitchenware or tableware. Throw in a bit of wood or metal element in your flat lay so you can layer your pieces better. However, you should remember to stick to a specific theme so your elements will still complement one another and not look chaotic.Use Pops of Colors and Patterns
It’s always fun to use colored and patterned plates because they can visually accentuate the dish. But you have to remember that not all plates will go with the food. Choose the right plate design that will match well with your food and will neither overpower nor make it look dull. Your goal is to use your props so that your audience will shift their focus to the element you want them to look at first. Looking for the perfect Instagram-mable plates? Check out Melawares’ range of aesthetically-pleasing plates that will definitely help you get that perfect food shot. You may browse through their collection of tableware at www.melawares.com.
Why customize dinner plates?
Food businesses like restaurants and fastfood chains often invest greatly on improving not just their products and services but also their corporate identity. A lot of famous fastfood chains are already serving their food products into customized and personalized dinnerware like plates, utensils, bowls, and cups.
There are various reasons why food service companies, especially restaurants and fastfood chains should customize their dinner plates. Aside from it’s a great marketing tool without trying too hard, it also serves as a good investment to promote brand awareness.
Here are the other reasons why you should customize your dinner plates for your food service company:
It is good for brand recognition
Notably, having the logo of your company on the dinnerware where you serve your food products creates a sense of brand recognition to your customers. It is important that just by looking at the dinnerware where your customer eats; they already know and recognize the significance of your brand.It promotes uniformity and harmony
Most companies have to follow certain brand guidelines as to how they do things internally and externally. By means of incorporating even your dinnerware to your brand or company’s creative identity, you can make everything uniformed and synchronous to what the business really stands for – may it be the color, the font style, or even the right background applications of your logo.It signifies company identity
Even your dinnerware can speak for itself. Customizing your dinner plates into having a design that uniquely represents your brand will be a good showmanship of your corporate identity. It can also make an impression as to how you manage your business properly for even the lightest details are well taken care of. Customizing dinnerware for food service companies doesn’t need to take up too much of your capital or production cost. You just have to choose the right partner for your dinnerware customization needs! Melawares can surely help you with that! Just visit our Custom Plates page for more information!
5 Practical Tips to Manage Kids that are Picky Eaters
Let’s face it – Some kids can be difficult to manage during meal times. Picky eating is common among younger children, and most parents go through this stage at one point or another. While it is a significant cause of worry among parents, it is perfectly normal.
While children are growing up, they will be exposed to numerous kinds of food. Some kids won’t dare try them, while some will only eat them if they’re prepared in certain way that is familiar to them. Kids will reject food based on a number of reasons, which includes smell, taste, texture, or even color. While parents have the best motives to encourage children to eat more nutritious food like fruits and vegetables, sometimes it turns into a negative experience for the kids.
Here are some tips to create a fun and manageable mealtime experience for everyone involved:
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Introduce them to a routine early on
One of the most important aspects of eating healthy is having a routine. Serving meals at the same time everyday will allow kids to keep track of mealtimes and to eventually make it a habit to make their way to the dinner table at specific times. Having a routine will also help parents keep track of the time. Snacks, sodas, and other sugary drinks should not be served at least an hour before meals to make sure kids will have an appetite when it’s time to eat.
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Be patient and respect your child’s appetite
If your child is not hungry, don’t force them to eat. There’s no need to force them to eat certain foods or empty their plate. Doing so may cause a negative experience for them that they might associate with mealtimes moving forward. Try serving smaller portions and give them the opportunity to ask for more food.
Don’t pressure, persuade, reward, or praise kids for eating new foods. Take the focus away from the ‘eating’ and more on respecting your children’s preference and keeping them healthy. If they’re not ready to try something new, keep an open mind and offer it again during the next mealtime.
Research has shown that it can take about 10 times of trying a food to know if you like it or not. Allow your children to make their own opinions, but also give them the opportunity to explore more varieties of food.
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Set a good example
Practice what you preach. If you’re serving your kids broccoli, make sure you also have broccoli on your plate. Show your kids that you’re enjoying your meal and encourage them to try it as well. Be a role model for your children.
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Minimize distractions
While you don’t want to give too much attention to your children’s eating habits, they should still be seated at the dinner table during mealtimes. Even if they have rejected the food placed in front of them, encourage them to remain at the table for the designated time. They shouldn’t be focused on the TV or other electronic devices, but instead engage in light conversation and ask them about foods that they enjoy.
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Make it fun
Let your kids be excited for mealtimes. Allow them to choose the menu once a week. Take them for grocery trips and get them involved in the process of preparing meals. They’ll be motivated to try new foods if they helped prepare them.
Another tip would be to prepare dishes with a lot of color, or arrange food in fun ways like animal shapes, cartoons, or faces. According to a Cornell study, kids are attracted to visually appealing food plates with seven different items and six different colors. If preparing seven different food items is too much, consider using colorful plates to boost your picky eaters appetite. By making mealtime enjoyable, your kids are more likely to want to eat at the table and try and new foods.
For Newlyweds: Choosing the right tableware for your home
Marriage is a symbol of commitment and love, and it is one of the greatest milestones in a person’s life. With every relationship, it’s important that you have a good foundation so you can build a great home. But of course, great homes aren’t built in a day; you need to collect the corners and pieces of your home from something small until eventually, you are able to form this warm and comfortable place that you will eventually call your home. As you start your new life, you have to also start collecting pieces that reflect you and your partners’ personality. And where else in the house can you start feeling warm and home-y other than your kitchen!
In preparing for your new kitchen and dining that exhibit warmth and love because these are some of the places in your home where you will most often bond with your significant other. Let us guide you through the process of choosing the right kitchenware and tableware for your home through some of these tips.
Choose timeless and durable
Make sure you choose a kitchenware and tableware that is made out of durable materials. For pans for example you can choose a pan that is made out of stainless steel, copper, enameled steel, or cast iron. You want something that does not easily break especially if you will be using it almost daily. For plates, cups and water glasses, choose something that is made out of thick glass, ceramic, melamine, or polycarbonate so it does not easily break or chip off. By choosing Melawares products you will be able to have durable, heat-resistant, and stain-resistant tableware that come in all shapes in timeless designs for your home.Consider the overall theme of your home
Coordination is key. You don’t want your dining table to look like a circus especially if all your tableware is mismatched. Decide on the overall vibe of your home; do you want a more modern style, or rustic, or minimalist? And once you’ve decided on the style, buy home furniture and tableware that coordinates with your overall vibe. If you want your home to be have a classy and elegant vibe, you may opt to choose a tableware that are curvier and with large accents. For a more minimalist vibe, choose clean-cut edged tableware with solid colors. As you build your home, it’s also important that you invest in tableware that will stand the test of time. These pieces will become the pillar of your home as you start to grow as a family. Make sure you choose the right tableware that is both aesthetically-pleasing and made from great quality material. Now if you’re looking for new tableware for your new home or the best gift idea for your newlywed friends or colleagues, consider the appealing and majestic designs of Melawares Translucent, an opal-like collection that has a pearl white base color. This collection has different shapes and designs to choose from. Visit https://melawares.com/category/translucent/ to see the full collection.
Tableware ideas for wedding gift
Weddings are one of the most exciting events to attend to. But as much as it is exciting, being an attendee can be quite stressful too. Most people tend to stress over the kind of gift they will be giving the couple. There is also the thought of giving the same gift as another attendee. And yes, gift registry is a thing now but still, one of the most common gifts given at a wedding are home appliances, tableware or kitchenware. These items are not only very useful to the newlyweds, but they also bring a certain elegance and class.
Before buying these items, there are some things you have to consider like the overall look of the house of the couple. Does the gift suite their aesthetic and the overall feel of their home? And you always have to remember that you are buying a gift for them, not for yourself.
So as not to take a long time choosing and further stress yourself out, here are some wedding gift ideas that will surely make the newlyweds happy!
For Bath and Bed Use
This gift option might be more on the intimate side, but nonetheless, practical. You may opt to give the couple bath and bed products like bed sheets, pillow cases, and duvet. Products like spa baskets, soap dispensers, and the likes are also a nice idea. You would be surprised at how useful these products will be for the couple later on.Home Appliances
Giving any home kitchen appliance as a gift is one of the most practical options. If you have a bigger budge, you may opt to choose a more luxurious appliance like a rotisserie, or a microwave. If you are on a tighter budget, you can go for giving the couple a rice cooker, waffle maker, or a blender. These appliances make it easier to prepare meals, and are also a great time-saver. Giving the couple a quite expensive, but practical gift can also help them out financially as they are just starting out.Tableware
If you grew up with a cabinet full of china plates that you can only use when VIPs are in the house, then those plates were probably gifts from your parents’ wedding. But instead of giving the couple gifts that they will just display, why not give them tableware that they can use both everyday and on special occasion? You can give the couple their first set of plates, bowls and tumblers.
Throw in a few serving bowls and casseroles that they can use to serve food when guests come over.
Melawares offers a wide range of tableware that you can choose from. They look just as elegant and classy as those expensive china plates, but rest assured that you can use them on a daily basis as they are very durable; the perfect tableware to use when you are embarking on a beautiful beginning. Contact us for more information!
The Benefits of Eating Together
The family that eats together, stays together – many people would say that having a meal together with your other family members is one of the most intimate things you can do as a family. However, with everything that’s going on with each family member, it can be quite difficult to round up the family to enjoy a good meal. Here are 3 more reasons why you should try your best to sit down together with your family, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner.