[citation needed] Food is not actually served on chargers; they are often called underplates or chop plates.Since they are not used for food, charger plates can be found in a variety of materials, from traditional china to metal, wood, glass, plastic, and pearl, and they may be decorated with substances that can be toxic if ingested.Some professional catering companies remove the decorative charger plate as soon as the guests are seated.Directly before dessert, everything is removed from the place settings except the wine and water glasses and crumbs are cleared.In Mark 6:25, KJV, and Matthew 14:8, KJV, the "daughter of Herodias" requested John the Baptist's head in a “charger” from Herod Antipas as her reward for dancing at his birthday party.
