Charger Plates

Set a formal tablescape and impress your guests at your next gathering with a selection of charger plates from Bed Bath & Beyond. Offered in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and materials, charger plates create an elegant, proper look. Although the use of chargers is proper etiquette, they serve a greater function than many realize. During informal meals the charger plate can be used as an accessory throughout the entire meal in place of a place mat, to help catch food and prevent messes or spills. During a more formal meal, the charger plate is placed at each setting to hold name cards, napkins, or menu cards prior to the meal. While salad dishes, soup bowls, and dinner plates may all be placed on a formal charger plate, the charger must be cleared, replaced, or wiped clean between each course, and is never used during dessert. But you don’t need a fancy meal. Chargers are also used for decor to display candles, rest vase, display a special cake, and more.