How to Remove Charger Plates
Charger plates are over-sized platters that fit under course plates making any dinner feel lavish. Charger plates are normally 3 to 4 inches wider than the course plates and probably made of plastic, ceramic or metal. Whether serving up a formal dinner for a holiday or a special birthday, charger plates protect your tablecloth from spills and jazz up the most humble menu. Use these over-sized plates for specific courses of the meal, not with every course. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place a charger on the table at each place setting.
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Serve your first course, setting the plate on the charger. When the first course is through, remove the first course plate leaving the charger behind.
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Set your entrée plate atop the charger. After the dinner party has finished the entree, collect the chargers with the plates intact. Servers should do this by standing on the left of the guest and lifting the plate and charger with the left hand.
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Tips & Warnings
If adding a hot plate to a plastic charger, place a linen napkin between the two dishes.
Remove the charger plate, leaving the silverware behind.
References
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