Planning Your Bone China Tableware Enquiry

Prepare a clear tableware enquiry for hospitality, retail or gifting, with the practical details to confirm before ordering.

Choosing tableware begins with how it will be used. A restaurant setting, a retail collection and a business gift project each call for a different conversation. A clear enquiry helps both sides establish what needs to be confirmed before an order is placed.

Start with the setting

Tell us whether you are sourcing for hospitality, retail, a private dining space or gifting. List the pieces you need, the intended number of place settings and any dimensions that matter for service or storage. Reference photographs can help communicate a visual direction.

Describe the design

Share your preferred colours, patterns and presentation. If you are considering a logo, a bespoke decoration or gift packaging, include artwork and explain where you would like it to appear. Availability, decoration methods and specifications should be confirmed for the particular product.

Set out the practical requirements

Include your destination country, approximate quantity and target delivery date. Ask about sample arrangements, packing, lead times and shipping terms. Where food-contact documentation or other market requirements apply, request documentation for the exact items before making a purchasing decision.

Confirm care and suitability

Care requirements depend on the design and decoration. Ask for the care instructions for your chosen pieces, including whether dishwasher or microwave use is appropriate. Do not assume every item in a collection has the same instructions.

Begin a conversation with Gentle Tigers

Explore our collections, then send your project details to [email protected]. Include your contact information, intended use, quantities and timeline. We can use your brief to discuss the next steps and the information still needed for your enquiry.