plate. Is it called a STARTER plate. I feel like it is called something different but similar. Like in a fancy restaurant. The plate that is before you that looks like a dinner plate but is removed before the entree was served.
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2007-03-30 12:02:32 · 8 answers · asked by ♦♦pixiechix♦♦ 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
It is called the "charger" plate and is used for decoration. Silly isn't it? Still it adds a certain elegance to the table decor.
2007-03-30 12:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by dddanse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in fact called a Charger, but in same cases it DOES serve a purpose.
Chargers are supposed to be used to keep your plate with food either cold or hot. Ideally the charger should be placed in front of you just before service of your meal. The charger is usually pre-heated or chilled. Thus, it "charges" your plate by re-heating/chilling it when it is placed on your table.
However, there are some restaurants that simply place them on the table for decoration.
Hope that helps. :o)
2007-03-30 13:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chef Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Charger plate.
2007-03-31 11:29:41 · answer #3 · answered by rhodora F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The plate is called a "charger"
2007-03-30 13:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Michael C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were close - it's called a Charger plate - and it's only used for accent/decoration
2007-03-30 12:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by Molly F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's purely decorative, then it's a charger plate.
2007-03-30 12:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called a CHARGER. Don't know why, but it is.
2007-03-30 12:06:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"chargers"
2007-03-30 12:09:42 · answer #8 · answered by (cici) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋