Flatware Identification Guide

Restaurant/Dinner Fork Table Fork, European Size Salad Fork Oyster/Cocktail Fork Fish Fork, H.H. Restaurant/Dinner Knife, H.H. Restaurant/Dinner Knife, 1-pc. Heavy Steak Knife, 1-Pc. Heavy Fish Knife, H.H. Butter Spreader/Tea Knife, H.H. Butter Spreader, 1-Pc. Heavy Teaspoon Boullion Spoon Dessert/Oval Bowl Soup Spoon Round Bowl Soup Spoon Iced Tea Spoon A.D. Coffee Spoon Dinner Spoon, European Size Tablespoon/Serving Spoon

Flatware Specifications and Characteristics

Specifications:

• 13% Chrome Stainless: Adequate chrome content to guard against rust and corrosion. 83% steel content. Low initial investment and replacement costs.
• 18% Chrome Stainless: 38% more chrome content than 13% chrome stainless; priced only slightly higher.
• 18/8 Chrome Nickel Stainless: Same amount of chrome for superior resistance to pitting and corrosion, but with 8% nickel content to retain color and luster longer than flatware without nickel.
• 18/10 Chrome Nickel Stainless: Same amount of chrome for superior resistance to pitting and corrosion, with a higher (10%) nickel content to retain color and luster even longer.
• Silverplate: Base metal of nickel that is placed initially to give it extra resistance to damage from nicks and scratches. The nickel acts like a primer to give it a strong silver bond that won't chip or peel. Balanced plating puts more silver on the back of each piece for additional strength for foodservice.

Characteristics:

• Finish: Adds luster, smoothness and buffed edges.
• Grading: Adds gracefulness, balance and strength.
• Design: Adds details, imagery and craftsmanship.

Quantity of Flatware Recommended

Silverware Requirements per Seat:	Hotel Dining Rooms	Average Good Restaurant or Coffee Shop	Smaller Operation
Teaspoon	5	4	4
Dessert or Soup Spoon	2	2	2
Tablespoon	1/8	1/4	--
Iced Drink Spoon	1-1/2	1-1/2	1
A.D. Coffee Spoon	2	-	-
Bouillon Spoon	2	2	2
Restaurant Fork	3	3	3
Salad or Pastry Fork	1-1/2	1-1/2	--
Oyster or Cocktail Fork	1-1/2	1-1/2	1-1/2
Dinner Knife	2	2	2
B&B Knife/Butter Spreader	1-1/2	1	--

Care and Handling of Flatware

While stainless steel and silverplated flatware are highly resistant to stain and corrosion, even the finest grades or stainless steel will suffer if corrosive food and chemicals are not removed by proper soaking, rinsing and drying procedures. Careful handling will prolong the life and luster of your silverplate and stainless steel tableware.