Tableware businesses supply items used for preparing, serving and eating food and drink. Their ranges commonly include plates, bowls, cups and saucers, mugs, cutlery, drinking glasses and serving dishes, as well as accessories such as serving trays, table linens, placemats and coasters. Products may be sold individually or in coordinated sets, with options in materials including porcelain, stoneware, glass, stainless steel, wood and melamine. Some suppliers focus on household use, while others provide tableware for restaurants, cafs, hotels, caterers and other commercial kitchens. They may offer durable crockery and glassware in larger quantities, along with replacement pieces, buffet equipment and items for food presentation. Depending on the business, customers can expect to browse in a shop or order from a catalogue, and may be able to request guidance on choosing suitable materials, sizes and styles for everyday use or hospitality service.