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Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: Hmmm Date: September 5, 2018, 12:31 pm
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[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg13046#msg13046
date=1536149215]
Using disposable dinnerware at a formal dinner is like serving
McDonald's chicken nuggets as an entree. It may be convenient
for the hostess, but it just doesn't fit the occasion. Why don't
we all wear jeans and T shirts to formal weddings or banquets?
Because it doesn't fit the occasion. Not everything suits every
event. If I felt I couldn't handle the washing-up after a dinner
party I wouldn't hold the dinner party, period. Some things are
more suitable to occasions than other things, and I stand by
that.
[/quote]
I agree that at a formal dinner party, disposable is not
appropriate. But the letter was about a cocktail party. She
didn't indicate how formal it is, but I know few people who own
enough cocktail plates for 25 guests (I happen to, but I have
enough storage area to justify it).
#Post#: 13067--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: Contrarian Date: September 5, 2018, 1:51 pm
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[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg13046#msg13046
date=1536149215]
Using disposable dinnerware at a formal dinner is like serving
McDonald's chicken nuggets as an entree. It may be convenient
for the hostess, but it just doesn't fit the occasion. Why don't
we all wear jeans and T shirts to formal weddings or banquets?
Because it doesn't fit the occasion. Not everything suits every
event. If I felt I couldn't handle the washing-up after a dinner
party I wouldn't hold the dinner party, period. Some things are
more suitable to occasions than other things, and I stand by
that.
[/quote]
If you’ve never done it before, renting plates is reasonably
priced, in my area anyway, and you don’t have to clean anything.
If you rent plates, or glasses, you just put them back in the
box they came in, without washing them, and the service will
pick them up the next day and take them back to the facilities
to wash them.
I rarely do this but the odd time I’m tasked to host a larger
amount of people than usual I have always been really glad I’ve
done it.
#Post#: 13070--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: QueenFaninCA Date: September 5, 2018, 1:56 pm
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[quote author=Hmmm link=topic=634.msg13060#msg13060
date=1536168673]
[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg13046#msg13046
date=1536149215]
Using disposable dinnerware at a formal dinner is like serving
McDonald's chicken nuggets as an entree. It may be convenient
for the hostess, but it just doesn't fit the occasion. Why don't
we all wear jeans and T shirts to formal weddings or banquets?
Because it doesn't fit the occasion. Not everything suits every
event. If I felt I couldn't handle the washing-up after a dinner
party I wouldn't hold the dinner party, period. Some things are
more suitable to occasions than other things, and I stand by
that.
[/quote]
I agree that at a formal dinner party, disposable is not
appropriate. But the letter was about a cocktail party. She
didn't indicate how formal it is, but I know few people who own
enough cocktail plates for 25 guests (I happen to, but I have
enough storage area to justify it).
[/quote]
To me, a cocktail party is only slightly less formal than a
formal dinner. Disposable feels out of place for me.
#Post#: 13074--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: gramma dishes Date: September 5, 2018, 2:53 pm
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[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg12515#msg12515
date=1535467425]
Disposable dinnerware is fine at informal gatherings, but it
feels "off" to me to use it for a formal occasion.
[/quote]
The original LW describes her event as "an informal cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres affair for 25 people".
#Post#: 13076--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: Kimberami Date: September 5, 2018, 3:03 pm
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[quote author=gramma dishes link=topic=634.msg13074#msg13074
date=1536177220]
[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg12515#msg12515
date=1535467425]
Disposable dinnerware is fine at informal gatherings, but it
feels "off" to me to use it for a formal occasion.
[/quote]
The original LW describes her event as "an informal cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres affair for 25 people".
[/quote]
IMHO a clear plastic plate would not seem out of place at a
function like this.
#Post#: 13077--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: gramma dishes Date: September 5, 2018, 3:05 pm
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[quote author=Kimpossible link=topic=634.msg13076#msg13076
date=1536177815]
[quote author=gramma dishes link=topic=634.msg13074#msg13074
date=1536177220]
[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg12515#msg12515
date=1535467425]
Disposable dinnerware is fine at informal gatherings, but it
feels "off" to me to use it for a formal occasion.
[/quote]
The original LW describes her event as "an informal cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres affair for 25 people".
[/quote]
IMHO a clear plastic plate would not seem out of place at a
function like this.
[/quote]
I agree.
#Post#: 13085--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: Hmmm Date: September 5, 2018, 3:45 pm
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[quote author=QueenFaninCA link=topic=634.msg13070#msg13070
date=1536173803]
[quote author=Hmmm link=topic=634.msg13060#msg13060
date=1536168673]
[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg13046#msg13046
date=1536149215]
Using disposable dinnerware at a formal dinner is like serving
McDonald's chicken nuggets as an entree. It may be convenient
for the hostess, but it just doesn't fit the occasion. Why don't
we all wear jeans and T shirts to formal weddings or banquets?
Because it doesn't fit the occasion. Not everything suits every
event. If I felt I couldn't handle the washing-up after a dinner
party I wouldn't hold the dinner party, period. Some things are
more suitable to occasions than other things, and I stand by
that.
[/quote]
I agree that at a formal dinner party, disposable is not
appropriate. But the letter was about a cocktail party. She
didn't indicate how formal it is, but I know few people who own
enough cocktail plates for 25 guests (I happen to, but I have
enough storage area to justify it).
[/quote]
To me, a cocktail party is only slightly less formal than a
formal dinner. Disposable feels out of place for me.
[/quote]
Very true... there are cocktail parties (at home with friends,
light food, drinks and dressy casual attire) and Cocktail
Parties (Women in cocktail dresses and men in suits with a more
formal feel.)
So if I request my guests to dress in more than dressy casual
then I would agree that I would also be dressing up my cocktail
buffet and not be using disposable plates, silverware, or
glasses.
#Post#: 13091--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: LurkingGurl Date: September 5, 2018, 4:08 pm
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[quote author=Hmmm link=topic=634.msg13060#msg13060
date=1536168673]
[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg13046#msg13046
date=1536149215]
Using disposable dinnerware at a formal dinner is like serving
McDonald's chicken nuggets as an entree. It may be convenient
for the hostess, but it just doesn't fit the occasion. Why don't
we all wear jeans and T shirts to formal weddings or banquets?
Because it doesn't fit the occasion. Not everything suits every
event. If I felt I couldn't handle the washing-up after a dinner
party I wouldn't hold the dinner party, period. Some things are
more suitable to occasions than other things, and I stand by
that.
[/quote]
I agree that at a formal dinner party, disposable is not
appropriate. But the letter was about a cocktail party. She
didn't indicate how formal it is, but I know few people who own
enough cocktail plates for 25 guests (I happen to, but I have
enough storage area to justify it).
[/quote]
The idea of someone bringing me all the plates and glassware I
need and then picking it up the next day sounds absolutely
lovely!
How does it compare, do you think, to buying the really nice
disposable stuff--the stuff that you don't even really want to
throw away because it holds up to a few dishwashings.
#Post#: 13099--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: caroled Date: September 5, 2018, 5:16 pm
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We bought some really pretty Chinette brand plates, they are
pale cream in color with a rippled edge and gold colored trim.
They are very sturdy. I only use them for parties and dinners
that don't involve needing a knife so as not to leave cut marks
on them. So far I have had them about 5 years and used them no
less than a dozen times. After use I hand wash and dry and then
stand in a plate rack in the cabinet. I've only had to toss out
3 and they somehow ended up with a crack in the outer edge, and
those I washed as usual and put them in the recycle bin.
I see nothing wrong with "disposable wares" and there will be
sometimes in life and events that just warrant their use. As
with everything else I handle, I recycle as I can.
#Post#: 13103--------------------------------------------------
Re: Use of disposable ware at parties - your thoughts
By: Contrarian Date: September 5, 2018, 6:19 pm
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[quote author=Mary Sunshine Rain
link=topic=634.msg13091#msg13091 date=1536181718]
[quote author=Hmmm link=topic=634.msg13060#msg13060
date=1536168673]
[quote author=peony link=topic=634.msg13046#msg13046
date=1536149215]
Using disposable dinnerware at a formal dinner is like serving
McDonald's chicken nuggets as an entree. It may be convenient
for the hostess, but it just doesn't fit the occasion. Why don't
we all wear jeans and T shirts to formal weddings or banquets?
Because it doesn't fit the occasion. Not everything suits every
event. If I felt I couldn't handle the washing-up after a dinner
party I wouldn't hold the dinner party, period. Some things are
more suitable to occasions than other things, and I stand by
that.
[/quote]
I agree that at a formal dinner party, disposable is not
appropriate. But the letter was about a cocktail party. She
didn't indicate how formal it is, but I know few people who own
enough cocktail plates for 25 guests (I happen to, but I have
enough storage area to justify it).
[/quote]
The idea of someone bringing me all the plates and glassware I
need and then picking it up the next day sounds absolutely
lovely!
How does it compare, do you think, to buying the really nice
disposable stuff--the stuff that you don't even really want to
throw away because it holds up to a few dishwashings.
[/quote]
For me the comparison depends on the size of the event. I often
throw “cocktail” parties of 15 people or more likely eleven. I
make a few jugs of a signature cocktail and have mixes for
martinis and other cocktails on hand, as well as wine, and tea
and coffee. I make my own finger foods and spread out a buffet.
If these parties are my sisters and aunts, we have a white
trash buffet with bbq chips, sausage rolls, and tea sandwiches,
but I’ll also make stuffed mushrooms and cranberry goat cheese
rolls et all to Jazz it up. My family are big drinkers so you
have to keep the food going and sometimes it’s easier to just
bring out another bag of chips, or if they stay longer than
expected, order a pizza. Disposables all the way and one garbage
bag full the next day.
If, however, I have friends with whom I’m more intimate, but
also a part of a non-profit org I’m with where there will be
extra guests I don’t know so well, the numbers will usually end
up anywhere from 25 to 50. Here I still have to put the plates
back in the box, but they will not have to be cleaned and will
be picked up and someone else’s problem the next day.
The differenc being, with the larger crowd, if I used
disposables, I could have up to three garbage bags full which I
may have to keep in the house for a week or even a week and a
half. Out garbage is picked up bi-weekly.
It does mean paying more though. The last time I rented plates,
they were 1.10 each and that included delivery and pick up, and
obviously save me washing. I think I had forty two guest that
time and I spent three days creating the menu, hor doreves (I
know that’s not spelled right, I’m sorry) and desserts, as well
as preparing cocktails, to plates, glasses and dish ware being
delivered to the door was a dream. I ordered chairs that time
too.
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