Our Inspiration

My wife and I were inspired by our son, Matthew, to invent STAYnEAT, The Helping Plate. 

This incredible journey began when we were eating with our children and observing Matthew at the table. Matthew is on the Autism spectrum, but like most toddlers and kids, we noticed that he didn’t like different foods touching each other. It can change the flavor and consistency which can be unpleasant to many. He also had trouble loading food onto utensils along with an occasional temper tantrum in which the plate tipped and flipped ending up on the floor. We knew there had to be a better way, so we drew out what would be the Worlds 1st Reversible Plate that solved all of those issues and many many more.

Our company, STAYWARE, Inc., is located in St. James, New York. STAYnEAT, The Helping Plate holds 3 US Patents and is Made in the USA. We are so proud that our invention inspired by our son, Matthew, allows people of all ages and abilities to eat independently. 

Our vision is to see the STAYnEAT Plate in every home, restaurant, day care, hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities etc. It’s also great for camp grounds, RV's and boats.