1. Where will each piece be used?
Map breakfast, all-day dining, banqueting, room service and specialty outlets.
2. What does daily handling demand?
Consider tray setup, bussing, pre-soak, machine washing, sorting and storage.
3. Can the finish be maintained?
A dramatic finish may need different care from a conventional polish.
4. How will replacement stock work?
Define par levels, open-stock pieces, reorder triggers and continuity expectations before launch.
5. What must the sample prove?
Turn subjective preferences into a review list.
Approve hotel flatware as an operating system, not an isolated tabletop object.