As we can see in our work every day, trends in the aesthetics of plates and tableware are bound to go up and down from year to year. These obviously involve not only materials, shapes, and patterns, but also colors. And, within a culinary experience, this has more significance than one might expect.
Why? Because this has a psychological influence on appetite, for instance. In fact, studies show that people eat more if there is no color contrast between the food and the plate it is served on. This happens because at an unconscious level the amount of food on the plate is miscalculated. As a result, the diner may end up eating as much as 22% more than someone whose plate colors contrast with the food on it. Obviously, this should be a major factor in choosing the color of your plate set. Below, however, we also look at other aspects that can be taken into consideration.
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Black or white plates
White plates have always been a classic, and are destined to remain the first choice for a long time. Versatile in their neutrality and revealing cleanliness, they allow the dish served to take center stage, enhancing the beauty of the ingredients and their color contrast with the plate.
On the other hand, black plates increasingly found on the tables of the most elegant eateries, are a real revelation in recent years. Perhaps because of their ability to alter the perception of the size of the portion, giving the impression that portions are larger and more generous than they might seem when served on a classic white plate.
Bright, earthy, and pastel colors
The brightest and most colorful tones are a very valuable addition to complement the aesthetics of a restaurant, or in intimate settings, a table for special occasions. In some cases they make food more tempting to certain people: no wonder children’s plates are often colorful.
A plate whose colors are closer to earth tones is instead ideal for enhancing natural elements and a dish with environmental sustainability values and specific nutritional concepts, such as vegan, vegetarian, and organic dishes.
You would choose a pastel color plate, instead, when you want to create a more homely and retro atmosphere, thus suitable for everyday life or family gatherings. The first choices in this case are light green, pink and light blue.
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