Black Gingham Paper Napkins

A standard cocktail napkin is about 10 x 10 inches unfolded, or 5 x 5 folded, just big enough to wrap a drink. Ours are larger: 13 x 15.75 inches unfolded and about 7.9 x 4.3 inches folded. That’s sized for a full meal, but they still work at the bar.

For a seated dinner, about 110 to 115, which is one per guest plus spares. For a buffet, plan on 200 to 300. For a cocktail party with drinks and passed appetizers, 300 to 400. Most of our packs hold 100 or 150 napkins, so check the count on each product page.

The simplest table fold is the rectangle: lay the napkin as it comes from the pack, long side parallel to the fork, with the folded edge toward the plate. For a pocket fold, fold the napkin in half, turn back the top layer partway, flip it over, fold in both sides and slide the silverware into the pocket. Our flatware-pocket napkins come with the pocket built in.

For meals, yes. Ply is the number of paper layers, so 3-ply is thicker, softer and more absorbent than 2-ply. It holds up better against sauce and greasy fingers and feels closer to cloth. 2-ply is fine for drinks. Most of our napkins are 3-ply.

Yes. Our gold letter napkins come in the initials B, D, J, K, M, R and S, and we also carry gold Mr & Mrs napkins for weddings and anniversaries. Both come in packs of 100. Pair them with gold silverware and white plates for a classic wedding table.