Fine Dining & Living stands for quality, creativity and finesse

With several tableware collections and an extensive range of decorative elements, Fine Dining & Living caters to the specific needs of each catering establishment. From creative designs over innovative materials to timeless designs: Fine Dining & Living combines quality with finesse. The Geel-based company operates worldwide and draws inspiration from international cultures and eating habits, for a unique experience in your establishment.

For more than 30 years Fine Dining & Living, formerly known as Aerts nv, has stood for a high-quality and diverse range of tableware and accessories for the catering and retail sectors. In the past, the company from Geel was mainly known for high-quality white porcelain, but in recent years it has also been successful in coloured porcelain. Fine Dining & Living operates in some 40 countries and participates in leading trade fairs and events, including Maison&Objet, Host Milano, Ambiente and also Horeca Expo at Flanders Expo Ghent. With three different hospitality brands, Fine Dining & Living responds to the specific needs of each customer and strives to make the dining experience as fine as possible. "The Fine2Dine, BonBistro and CHIC brands each have their own target audience and are therefore completely separate," explains marketing and communications officer Lynne Verrydt. "Within each brand, we launch multiple collections. Whether you own a Michelin-starred restaurant, a bistro or a hotel, you're bound to find something to your liking with us."

In addition, Fine Dining & Living also focuses on creating a unique living experience. "With S|P Collection, we offer a wide range of products, including vases, cushions, mirrors and small furniture, such as side tables and open shelves. This brand targets individuals who want to experience the boutique hotel feel at home. In addition, S|P Collection is also in demand at boutique hotels."

Within tableware brands, Fine2Dine stands out for its fresh, creative approach. The collections are made exclusively of porcelain and the brand follows trends closely to capitalise on new trends in the market. Quality and design are at the forefront here. "With Fine2Dine, we are mainly aiming at restaurants and hotels looking for a high-quality product that brings an original touch to their establishment," Lynne emphasises. "The Umi range perfectly reflects this on-trend content: influenced by Japanese cuisine, Umi combines soft and strong textures with dark green and blue tones."

Its unique designs are not the only thing Fine2Dine excels at. "For specific collections, we offer a two-year chip guarantee, which covers 'edge chipping'. For maximum peace of mind with our customers."

With BonBistro, Fine Dining & Living has a brand that specifically caters to bistros. Lynne: "Whereas Fine2Dine presents itself as high-end, BonBistro is slightly more accessible, both in terms of price range and style. The collections are more playful. As materials, we mainly use porcelain. By using special techniques, such as digital printing, we manage to reduce costs without compromising on design. At the end of October, the new Solido range will be launched: a fresh collection with a ribbed structure that adds an extra dimension to each piece."

Finally, CHIC, also known as CHIC Tableware, is a brand that brings timeless elegance to your table. With elegant colours, such as white, black or gold, and unique shapes, CHIC's collections are designed for premium restaurants. "In a starred restaurant, the plate should not be too distracting, but should be a beautiful canvas that takes the dining experience to the next level. Perla is a good example of that: this iconic collection combines natural beauty with new influences." The plates are made from SiloxiHT, a unique blend of high-quality materials. This makes them particularly strong, hard-wearing and extremely light. "The combination of their durable nature and fine execution means that chefs and venue staff really enjoy working with CHIC."■