{"id":32088,"date":"2023-11-14T11:42:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:42:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/?p=32088"},"modified":"2025-12-23T12:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T17:57:48","slug":"colours-patterns-are-on-the-table-as-the-latest-industry-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/ideas\/colours-patterns-are-on-the-table-as-the-latest-industry-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Colours, Patterns Are ‘On the Table’ as the Latest Industry Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are few things as stunning as the blue hues of the Mediterranean Sea. So it shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise that among the hottest tabletop trends right now is dinnerware coated in Mediterranean colours \u2013 especially the blues, experts say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prismatic Mediterranean-themed dinnerware is one of several tabletop trends operators should note for the coming year, including small plates, shared boards and specific dishware finishes ranging from matte to textured. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a planet-friendly trend that doesn\u2019t seem likely to fade: Sustainable materials and containers. Operators can anticipate seeing that for years to come.
An expert from Gordon Food Service\u00ae<\/sup> breaks down what\u2019s hot now and what will (literally) be on the table for 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colours, Patterns on Dishware is Big<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s something warm and inviting about the earthy vibes Mediterranean colours give off. Terra cotta seems to resurface as a trending design colour throughout the years, and its place at the table is no exception this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gordon Food Service\u00ae<\/sup> Tabletop and Disposables Product Specialist Jean Van Horn said a string of Mediterranean hues including terra cotta, ochre, burnt umber and chestnut brown continue to trend. Van Horn said those colours apply mainly to dinnerware plates, platters, bowls, cups and saucers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMost operators choose two to three of these colours and transition in with existing dinnerware, creating exciting tabletop combinations that guests appreciate,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mediterranean blue-coloured items, specifically, seem to be the most popular among operators, Van Horn said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGrowing the fastest from the Mediterranean family are blues. Anything from aqua blue to deep, dark navy blue had the most new introductions at industry and trade shows this past year,\u201d she said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victoria Greene, business development manager for United Restaurant Suppl<\/a>i<\/a>es<\/a> says she is also seeing colourful dishware with earthy tones, fun patterns and shapes taking centre stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soothing colour schemes will highlight the meals served and help create a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
\u201cIt’s an easy way to stand out and add flair to dishes. It leaves a memorable impression on guests and it’s very Instagram-worthy which translates to owners not having to spend extra on advertising. The customers just do it for them,\u201d Greene said. \u201cIt shows customers that the restaurant went above and beyond and put some honest thought into the experience they want their customers to have.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fancy Finishes Coat Tableware; Organic-Dish Material on the Rise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What better way to have colourful dish- and serviceware stand out than with a finish that really accentuates. \u201cA trending finish like matte or textured also disguises fingerprints, Van Horn said, and that is a \u201cbig advantage\u201d for operators.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some other types of materials still trending:<\/p>\n\n\n\n