Which Catering Cutlery is Right for Your Business?

It can be a hard choice choosing the right catering cutlery for your business, and you could find yourself with all the choices and not know which way to turn. Enter Pattersons Catering Supplies. As leading catering cutlery suppliers, we are well-positioned to be able to help you choose the right cutlery for you. Consider Your Catering Budget Have a firm budget in mind when it comes to choosing your catering cutlery. Remember to budget for all the items of cutlery. Do you just need to basics of table knives, table forks, tablespoons and teaspoons? Or do you need the entire range including dessert knives, dessert forks, dessert spoons and soup spoons? These are all factors to consider when setting a budget. At Pattersons Catering Supplies we cater for every budget; from the basic economy cutlery if your budget is tight, or you know losses could be high, through to fine dining cutlery such as Chef & Sommelier Ezzo if you’re buying for a more expensive restaurant. Catering Cutlery: 18/10 vs 18/0 Many people will find it confusing that when it comes to choosing catering cutlery, some is listed as 18/10 and some is listed as 18/0, so what’s the difference? In 18/0 cutlery ‘18’ refers to the chromium content and ‘0’ to the amount of nickel. 18% chromium is the standard amount in all types of cutlery; chromium is a very hard and tough metal that is resistant to both damage and stains. It is chromium that gives a piece of cutlery its weight and durability. With 0% nickel in 18/0 stainless steel, the cutlery has a dull sheen and is more liable to rust and stain. While 18/0 cutlery is not as rust resistant, stainless steel is still very sturdy and resistant to a variety of corrosive factors and blemishes. 18/0 catering cutlery is perfect for establishments with a more casual atmosphere or a high turnover rate. 18/10 stainless steel contains the same amount of chromium as 18/0 but has 10% nickel content, which makes a difference to the appearance and life of the cutlery. Nickel is a silvery white metal that provides a high sheen to the metal it’s combined with. 18/10 cutlery has a brilliant shine, is extremely durable, and is rust and corrosion resistant. This means that 18/10 cutlery can be washed continuously by hand or in a dishwasher.

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