Small Bites, Flights, and Buffets: The Versatility of Small Servers
Small, individual serving pieces are surprisingly versatile, supporting a wide variety of applications. They can help you make the best use of available labor and enhance safety at the same time. Whether used for serving side dishes, tasting flights, mix-and-match samplers, or on a buffet, small serving vessels present a wide range of benefits: Efficient use of labor: Kitchen staff can pre-prep and hold at the appropriate temperature prior to serving. Portion control and uniformity: No additional measurement is required to ensure consistent presentation and portion size. Enhanced presentation: The vessel serves as attractive packaging, adding elegance or a fun factor to even simple or monochromatic dishes without the need for advanced plating skills. Reduced food waste: Smaller portions are more likely to be finished, so less time is spent scrapping and less food goes to waste. Increased buffet hygiene: Single serve portions can be picked up without serving utensils...