2024 National Restaurant Association Show: Tableware Buyer Notes

The 2024 National Restaurant Association Show took place on 18–21 May 2024 at McCormick Place in Chicago. This article is an industry-event overview for foodservice buyers; it is not a statement that SHALL exhibited.

Why tableware buyers follow the show

Restaurants, hotels, caterers and distributors use foodservice events to compare service formats and operating needs. For reusable melamine tableware, useful questions include the intended serving environment, product dimensions, handling and storage, replacement consistency, cleaning conditions and required food-contact documentation for the destination market.

Questions to bring to a supplier

• Which plates, bowls, trays or serving pieces fit the menu and service style?

• Which finishes and weights are offered, and what samples are available?

• What are the product-specific use limits and target-market test documents?

• Can the supplier support color, pattern, logo or packaging customization?

SHALL offers HORECA melamine tableware for commercial dining projects. Contact us with your application and destination market to request a suitable catalog or sample.

Event reference: National Restaurant Association Show 2024 materials.