Tacos! What’s not to love? From corn to flour, crispy to soft, large to small, traditional street food to Asian fusion, the time-honored taco is the perfect handheld device you’ll never have to plug in. Did you know tortillas have been on most of NASA’s extended shuttle missions since 1985? It’s true. Tacos have been in space for…
When trying to figure the actual price of something, most folks don’t want to hear “it depends.” However, when our customers here at G.E.T. ask about the cost of melamine dinnerware, the truth is several variations come into play. As much as we would love to have a straightforward answer, it really just depends. Our…
Foodservice operators have enjoyed melamine dinnerware for decades due to its range of applications, stylish yet functional designs, and low replacement rates compared to china. If you’re a seasoned melamine dinnerware user, you’re probably familiar with the recommended restrictions when it comes to heat exposure. Broadly speaking, melamine plates shouldn’t be exposed to more than…
When it comes to hotels and resorts with poolside and patio amenities, offering a top-notch experience is crucial. However, the restriction on using glass in these areas can limit the options for operators. In this blog post, we at G.E.T. have curated a collection of photo ideas that showcase the beautiful and innovative ways you…
Unless you’re a foodservice operator who’s mastered the art of levitating food, your food is going to come into contact with surfaces. A lot of them. Our food is constantly in contact with something at every point in its life cycle. As a foodservice operator, your #1 priority is the safety of your guests and staff….
G.E.T. has led the melamine dinnerware category for more than 30 years. We know melamine. We know all the wonderful benefits it brings foodservice operators, from contemporary designs and unsurpassed durability to low replacement rates. As self-proclaimed melamine enthusiasts, we’re also aware of the different qualities of melamine on the market. In a foodservice environment…
Caterers often use disposable small plates for serving appetizer, dessert, and snack-sized dishes. However, doing so creates an on-going expense and doesn’t always deliver in the durability and aesthetics departments. Reusable small plates made from melamine, plastic, and metal not only create high-end presentations, they significantly reduce the year-over-year cost operators must budget for due to low replacement rates….
When you first got into foodservice as a junior manager some ten or so years ago, the world was a different place. The Great Recession was just beginning to peak at us, smartphones were nascent, and full-service casual restaurants like yours still had the lion’s share of the restaurant market. Now, as a GM, you’re…
As a seasoned sales rep helping restaurant operators put their best tabletop forward, you’ve likely heard the same excuses time and again from restaurant clients reluctant to upgrade their tableware. Many operators mistakenly think doing so is either too expensive or not a critical factor to their overall success. We get it. Battle-wounded chain operators…
After working the nightclub scene in Houston for decades, I moved to sunny San Diego to follow my dream of owning a business. I filled my days with running and growing my own catering company. By the time I sold it 9 years later, I had learned a lot about what to do, what not…
No doubt, as a foodservice operator, you’ve likely witnessed the uptrend of using real wood boards to serve food. You’ve surely seen this practice regardless of which segment you work or eat in, whether it’s a restaurant, catering service, hotel, or bar: Wood is everywhere. Grasping the reason why doesn’t pose much of a challenge: Wood…
As a skilled salesperson, you know that not every product is a fit for every client. That’s why you work hard to effectively target your clients to offer them useful solutions to their problems. And that’s why your clients see you as a resource and trusted business partner. You also probably know that melamine dinnerware…
Discover all the key benefits, costs, and strategies to implementing a successful Eco-Takeouts® reusable to-go program.