I want a proper plate.

A dislike of mine is to be served my restaurant meal on a flat piece of wood or other strange object.  One wrong move and chips, peas and assorted other ingredients fall off onto the table or the floor.  Sometimes the situation is made worse by the fact that some parts of the meal are in their own separate containers which require more care when eating.  Pies still in a small bowl, sauces ditto.  Chips inserted into small metal galvanised "buckets" etc etc.  Just put my meal on a normal plate please, I like to eat my food not juggle with it!