OT: buying crockery

[NoSpam]

I've been dragged-out to look at buying a new set of plates, bowls, etc but the prices of good quality square'ish plates and bowls are ridiculous. Half-decent restaurants have interesting crocks and I can't believe they pay £15 for a single plate! Where do restaurants buy their crockery?

Dave

[chris French]

In message , NoSpam writes

Catering equipment suppliers.

E.G. Nesbits:

Not saying these are the cheapest/best, just happen to know of them, but probably typical-ish

[The Medway Handyman]

new set of plates, bowls, etc

Thats exactly where the hotel I have a contract with buy theirs.

Dave

[Adrian Simpson]

In article , NoSpam writes

~25 years ago I knew someone who had a load of franchises for cafes in shopping centres. He used to buy a kiln full of stuff at a time. I think they used to flog off the seconds and keep the good stuff.

Adrian

[Bob Eager]

Nisbets. Now my son is into catering, we have the catalogue and buy quite a bit from them.

[John MacLeod]

a new set of plates, bowls, etc

Nisbets are certainly a long-established supplier.

However, I've found that

extremely good value on branded items. At the moment, for example, they're offering 10" Churchill Willow Pattern dinner plates at =A32.81 including VAT. These are proper catering-standard plates.

Yes, they do the odd shapes as well

connection to the company other than being a very satisfied customer.

John

[NoSpam]

Thanks for the suggestions ... I've requested the Nisbets and Fisher catalogues