A placemat serves a highly functional purpose in a hospitality environment, enabling you to designate individual customer place settings. They're a hygienic and convenient way to protect your restaurant tables, without the formal need of a table cover or tablecloth. They're also cost-effective and fast to reset for the exact number of settings needed, making them ideal for fast table service turnover venues such as restaurants, pubs, and cafés.

The majority of our placemats are FSC®-certified which means that the raw materials are sourced from sustainably managed forests, which are managed in an environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable manner for all future generations to enjoy.

What are the benefits of using placemats in restaurants?

Placemats are a common sight in restaurants for good reason. They offer several benefits that help contribute to a positive dining experience for your customers. First and foremost, placemats help to protect the table surface from spills, stains, and scratches, reducing the need for frequent table maintenance.

Placemats also serve as a functional tool for servers when setting tables, ensuring that each place setting is properly spaced and aligned to create a cohesive and stylish look for your restaurant, giving your customers a great first impression.

Furthermore, placemats can be used to communicate important information to customers, such as the restaurant's specials, upcoming events, or even charitable causes the restaurant supports. They can also be used to promote the restaurant's own brand, creating an opportunity for increased exposure and recognition.

How do you choose the right placemats for your restaurant tables?

You need to consider a variety of factors when selecting placemats for your hospitality venue, including desired aesthetic, format, functionality and budget. Our placemats come in a number of different materials such as paper, silicone and our linen feel Duni exclusive Dunicel®. The material you require depends on factors like the type of cuisine served, the frequency of use, and the overall ambience of your restaurant. For example, a casual eatery may opt for single-use FSC®-certified paper placemats, while a fine dining establishment may choose a more elegant design manufactured from our premium linen feel alternatives such as our Dunicel® material.

What are some creative ways to use placemats in restaurant table settings?

Placemats are a versatile addition to any restaurant table as they can be used creatively to enhance the overall dining experience. One creative method is to incorporate them into your restaurant's theme or decor. For example, a seafood restaurant could use placemats with a seaside design, or use blue and green accents throughout, to add a playful touch to their table settings.

Restaurants can also print their menu or specials on placemats for customers to peruse before they order their meal, eliminating the need for a separate physical menu and thus saving table space and ultimately speeding up table service.