Wooden Plates

Best Wooden Plates for Restaurants and Catering

Wooden plates bring natural warmth and rustic elegance to restaurants, cafés, catering companies, and hospitality venues where distinctive presentation elevates the dining experience. These organic serving pieces create memorable visual appeal for artisan-style plating, farm-to-table concepts, and upscale casual dining. From appetizer courses and dessert presentations to entrée service and decorative charger plates, wooden dinnerware adds character that ceramic and porcelain simply cannot replicate.

The category includes appetizer plates for small bites and starters, dessert plates for sweet course presentation, dinner plates for entrée service, and decorative plates for charger and display applications. Materials include acacia wood for beautiful grain patterns and natural durability, along with quality hardwoods finished for commercial foodservice use. Finishes include espresso for rich, dark sophistication and sun-bleached wood for light, coastal-inspired appeal. Sizes range from 4-inch appetizer plates to 13-inch dinner and charger plates. Pattern options include the Upton collection in espresso finish and the Hampton collection in sun-bleached wood, both designed for coordinated tablescapes.

We offer wooden plates from trusted commercial brands including American Metalcraft and On The Table.

Why Choose Wooden Plates?

Natural materials create memorable dining experiences. Wooden plates bring organic warmth and artisan character that enhances food presentation and reinforces farm-to-table, rustic, or eco-conscious brand positioning. This distinctive look photographs beautifully for social media and creates lasting impressions with guests.

Durable construction handles commercial demands. Quality wooden plates designed for foodservice use withstand the rigors of daily restaurant operation. Proper sealing and finishing ensure these pieces maintain their beauty through repeated use and cleaning.

Versatile sizing supports multiple applications. From small appetizer plates that present individual bites to large charger plates that anchor complete place settings, wooden plates work across courses and service styles. This versatility maximizes your investment in distinctive tableware.

What to Look for in Wooden Plates

Selecting the right wooden plates depends on your concept, menu applications, and desired aesthetic. Matching finish and size to your brand identity ensures cohesive presentation.

Some things to consider when shopping for wooden plates include:

• Size and diameter (4-inch appetizer to 13-inch dinner/charger)
• Wood type (acacia, hardwood)
• Finish color (espresso, sun-bleached, natural)
• Pattern collection (Hampton, Upton)
• Application (appetizer, dessert, entrée, decorative)
• Food-safe sealing and finish
• Care and maintenance requirements
• And more!

Espresso finishes complement rich, warm dining room palettes and pair beautifully with dark wood furniture. Sun-bleached finishes suit coastal concepts, bright airy spaces, and Scandinavian-inspired décor. Consider coordinating multiple sizes within the same pattern for cohesive multi-course presentation.

Shop Wooden Plates Today

Wooden plates deliver the natural warmth, rustic character, and distinctive presentation that set memorable dining experiences apart. Acacia and hardwood options in espresso and sun-bleached finishes support farm-to-table concepts, upscale casual dining, and artisan-style plating.

Explore all your options, or browse our wooden dinnerware for additional wood tabletop pieces, or our serving trays & display platters for complementary presentation. Have questions? Reach out through our contact page today. We're always happy to help you plate with natural style!