Today's the final day of the 2014 Rental Show. Our Tradeshow Team has been having a great time in Orlando, and they've been showing off our stress test videos. People visiting our booth could see what it takes to destroy our NES Reliable Folding Chairs. They could watch our time lapse video showing the overnight test we performed on our plastic folding chairs. And if they didn't get a chance to see it before heading to the show, they could see our white resin folding chair stress test.

One of the videos that they are showing on the floor, but that we haven't blogged about is our NES Reliable White Bistro Chair Stress Test. Similar to the Grosfillix Miami Bistro stacking sidechair, bistro chairs are perfect for outdoor events or a restaurant patio. Whether in a tent or out in the elements, plastic bistro chairs are a practical and durable option. The key question is: will this plastic stacking chair be stronger than the folding chairs that have been tested before it? Because this chair is so similar to the miami black bistro chair or miami white bistro chair we often get asked for a comparison. We think this video speaks for itself in terms of our chair's durability.

So how much weight can a bistro chair hold? Watch the video and find out!

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We're constantly looking for new items to add to our inventory that will compliment the events our customers put on.

On our last buying trip we came across some fantastic porcelain serving pieces that we believe will compliment the events of our catering and party rental clients and even some pieces for restaurants.

The first piece is the new 4.75" straight sloped bowl. This bowl is perfect for restaurants to serve fries, crudités, or even a small tapas dish. The bowl has a wholesale price of $3.50, is dishwasher safe, microwave safe and oven safe to 400F.

The second piece is the new 13.125" flat pizza plate. This porcelain round pizza plate can be used as its name suggests as a pizza plate at a restaurant or at a catered passed hors d'oeuvres event as a platter. The flat pizza plate has a wholesale price of $12.95. Like the latter, this porcelain flat round platter is microwave safe, dishwasher safe and oven safe to 400F.

The last piece is an addition to our Quadrato porcelain dinnerware collection - the 11.125" square plate. This square plate is another option for an oversize plate should a 12" square plate be too large for your event. The 11.125" square plate has a wholesale price of $8.95, is oven safe to 400F, microwave safe and dishwasher safe.

We've been testing our tables and chairs for almost a year. We've done tests to see how much weight it takes to destroy our NES Reliable Folding Chairs. We did an overnight test showing that our Plastic Folding Chairs have no problems holding 396 pounds for over 12 hours. And we've tested our bar-height folding chairs to prove their strength.

Today we're going to be testing one of our most popular event chairs, the NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chair. Rental companies buy white resin folding chairs because they are perfect for outdoor events on a sunny summer weekend and can be used inside when the weather is snowy and miserable. Sales of our white resin chairs have been increased every year that we have offered them. People just love our white resin padded chairs!

Some people are a little hesitant about purchasing a chair made entirely of plastic, and this video is for them. Find out how much weight our NES Reliable White Resin Folding Chairs can take by watching the video below!

White Resin Folding Chair Stress Test

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Where to find the Best Restaurant Supplies in Toronto:

Each year, we at National Event Supply work with restaurants around the Greater Toronto area with respect to their restaurant supplies such as porcelain platters, bowls, porcelain dinnerware, flatware and glass stemware. And because so many folks know our thoughts (from this website) on quality products and great service, they often ask us who are some of the other restaurant equipment & supplies stores and competitors we have in the area.

We like to be as transparent as possible with our customers and because of this, here is a list of some of the companies that have a solid restaurant supply history in the Toronto area:

1. Hamilton Store Fixtures

Having been around for over 70 years, Hamilton Store Fixtures is located in west of Toronto in the Hamilton area, and specialize in restaurant supplies including glassware, cutlery, china and smallware accessories also getting into restaurant equipment and small appliances. The company also offers contract services and consulting services as well as full service distribution.

2. Nella Cutlery

Located in North York, Ontario, Nella Cutlery (also known as Nella Food Equipment & Nella Cucina) has also been around the Toronto area for many years, and service supermarkets, delicatessens, convenience stores, restaurants and casinos. They focus on food equipment, refrigeration, bar equipment, material handling & storage, espresso machines and smallwares.

3. S.t.o.p Restaurant Supply

s.t.o.p. Restaurant Supply is located in Kitchener, Ontario and Sudbury, Ontario and caters to both commercial and retail customers. While Nella Cutlery and Hamilton Store Fixtures sell larger food equipment, s.t.o.p. restaurant supply focuses on smallwares, apparel & household items.

4. European Hotel & Restaurant Imports

Another staple of the Toronto restaurant supply market over the years, European Hotel & Restaurant Imports specializes in cooking utensils, serving pieces, food equipment, glassware and storage containers but also has a very large service division as well.

So there are 4 companies to consider if you're getting quotes or pricing for your restaurant. The key to a great experience with purchasing from a restaurant supply store is:

• The durability of the product
• The value of the product
• The quality of the product

Hopefully, in your case, your experience with restaurant equipment and supplies stores will be an exceptional one.

While our primary target market has traditionally been selling wholesale event equipment such as dinnerware, flatware, folding tables & folding chairs to the party rental industry, more and more restaurants are seeing the value in extending their budgets with accessory porcelain pieces such as serveware from us.