Types and purpose of linen:

Restaurant Linen

Linen is one of the most costly and essential material used in the restaurant. Mostly, cotton
is used in the restaurant for all purpose because of its absorbent quality. Restaurant linen
consists mainly of table cloths, overlays, napkins and other more specialised items such
as place/table mats, table runners, buffet skirts and so on.

Types and purpose of linen:

Tablecloths
Come in various sizes and shapes for different sized and shaped tables. They may also
be in different colours or patterns, depending on the restaurant. Many restaurants
have white tablecloths with a coloured overlay or runner over it.

Overlays
These are placed over the tablecloth to protect it. They are smaller than tablecloths
and therefore are easier and cheaper to wash. Overlays are usually in a different
colour to the table cloth.

Napkins
These are usually white, and folded in the style of the restaurant

Place mats
Place mats are used in some establishments instead of table cloths. They are made
of material or plastic – which is used in some family style restaurants and can easily
be wiped clean.

Table runners
These are placed over the table cloth for decoration.

Buffet skirts
These are placed around the front of buffet tables and go all the way down to the
floor. They can be bought in different lengths for different sized tables

Size of the restaurant of linen

Different sizes of Restaurant Linen
Napkin (Serviette) 21”x21”-18”x18”-12”x12”

Service Cloth 18’x26”

Table Cloth 72”x72”/54’x54”/72”x96”

Buffet Cloth 2x4 meter/6’x12’

Slip Cloth 36”x36”

Multan 32”x32”

Frill                           As per requirement

Tray Cloth              As per requirement

A par stock of linen is provided to each outlet for smooth functioning. Care should be
taken to store it carefully to avoid misuse.