Best Serving Ware for the Modern Kitchen
A tablescape is a lost art. Building a visually dynamic display that also serves up delicious food and carefully crafted drinks, serving ware is a key part of hosting with style. And the art is not dead. Instead, brands like 101 Copenhagen, Match Pewter, Ferm Living, and more are ensuring we can wow guests and indulge in gorgeous design in our kitchens, around the dining room table, and in the quiet hours as the evening winds down. Pulling classic designs into the 21st Century, contemporary design houses are crafting the best serving ware for the modern kitchen.
Functional Serving Ware
The modern kitchen demands more than just pretty serving ware. The contemporary host needs every piece to be as functional as it is fun to look at. Otherwise, the piece sits on the counter and is never reached for.
Functional serving platters, salad bowls, and bread baskets are big enough to serve every guest without you having to constantly refill it. Take into consideration how many people you tend to host and purchase pieces that fit both crowd and table. The same goes for the number of glasses you purchase, the quantity of silverware sets you keep in your drawers, and how many plates you have on reserve.
If you’re striving to be a fun and functional host, do a quick tally to ensure you always have enough for everyone. Functional serving ware helps you accommodate all guests without having to store multiple pieces in every cabinet. The right serving ware piece makes all the difference.
The Art of Hosting
Just like tablescaping, hosting itself is an art. From welcoming guests at the door to pouring them a glass of water or wine, to sending them safely home at the end of the night, there is beauty in every move you make and every item you use to serve your guests.
Here are some hosting tips that will help you preserve this timeless art and make your guests comfortable:
- Plan your menu. Take a look around at what dishes, platters, and bowls you have available and plan the perfect menu for not only the gastro experience but also the display and composition of your table.
- Set your table. This may seem obvious, but there are lots of ways to set your table. Stack your plates and bowls with the silverware pre-set and a gorgeous linen napkin alongside a wine glass and water glass. Add some napkin holders for extra bling, and throw in some bud vases and small lights for ambiance.
- Serve a charcuterie board as an appetizer. Source a beautiful, large cutting board or serving platter and lay out an irresistible charcuterie board that has a little something for everyone. Use an olive bowl, set out crackers and cured meats along with specialty cheeses, fruit, and more.
- Make dessert an event. Often the pièce de resistance of a meal, dessert deserves to be an event. Place your cake on the beautiful Venezia Cake Stand or serve ice cream in the Perigord Ice Cream Cup. These minor details dress up modest desserts to make them the showstopper.
Best Serving Ware for the Modern Kitchen
When you want to leave a fantastic impression with guests, you need the best serving ware. These pieces make hosting easy.
The Best Drinkware
Sculpt Carafe in Stainless Steel
The Tina Frey Sculpt Carafe is a modest carafe perfect for any drink. Set on the sideboard or make it a part of the table display.
Wine Breather Carafe Deluxe
With the Wine Breather Carafe Deluxe, you can easily aerate your wine to enhance its flavor and aroma. The deluxe version adds a more refined look and feel, making it perfect for any occasion.
Grand Cru Long Drink Glass
Crafted with a substantial weight, the Grand Cru Long Drink Glasses ensure a comfortable grip and offer a thick base for added stability. Perfect for serving cocktails, water, lemonade, and more their minimalist design seamlessly blends with various tableware designs.
Cruet With Cork Dispenser
Handcrafted and refined, the Cruet with Cork is a fantastic addition to tables and kitchens. Fill it with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, or salad dressings and enjoy the cork dispenser ensures a smooth, controlled pour, making it easy to drizzle just the right amount.
The Best Serving Ware: Plates, Trays, and Bowls
Essential Low Bowl
The Essential Low Bowl adds an elegant touch to your table. Your favorite snacks, salads, and soups never looked so classy! Each bowl features a bespoke aesthetic with rippling details and delicate color options.
Rond Bowl
Crafted with beech wood and exquisite attention to detail, the Rond Bowl enhances any table setting. Its smooth, rich wood finish and elegant proportions make it a timeless addition to modern interiors as a serving dish or decorative centerpiece.
Woven Bowl
Developed and designed by an artisan collective in Tanzania, the Woven Bowl utilizes traditional craftsmanship and natural grasses to create a bespoke and organic expression you’ll want on every table. Beautifully shaped, this bowl is perfect as a bread basket.
Duck Tray
The Duck Tray from 101 Copenhagen has a flowing, organic form manages to feel both naturally inspired and artistically refined. Using hand-glazed fiber concrete, the presence of this tray has a substantial visual interest without being overwhelming.
The Best Silverware & Serving Spoons
Hammershøi Salad Serving Set
Durable, beautifully finished oak is used to make the Hammershøi Salad Serving Set a star of the dinner tossed salad. Crafted to make serving easy, this set brings an elevated, sophisticated touch to your dining experience.
Moon Cutlery
Cutipol is an iconic silverware and serving ware brand that continues to awe us with their gorgeous collections. The Moon Cutlery is no exception, and immediately elevates any dining experience with its smooth, tactile, and timeless form and presence.
The Best Odds and Ends Every Kitchen Needs
Weave Trivets
Rattan and mango wood are masterfully combined to create the exquisite Weave Trivet. This set of two give you different sizes to accommodate both large and small dishes and protect your table and tablecloth without interfering with other décor.
Staub Oval Covered Baking Dish
Staub is a cornerstone of contemporary baking and cooking. Their carefully crafted pieces address every aspect of making a delicious meal, from baking dish size to the built-in self-basting feature, to the beautiful, rustic look that you’ll love having in your oven and on your table. The Oval Covered Baking Dish is fantastic for large roasts that serve a crowd.
Linen Placemat
Linen is a classic material to have on your table. Beautiful, natural, and the perfect tactile touch, the Linen Placemat from Ferm Living has a perfect, slightly rumpled, texture that looks intentional rather than messy. What’s more, these mats are easily washable and actually get softer over time to continue to grace your table.
Sekki Salt Jar and Fein Small Spoon
Exquisite stoneware is the perfect choice for a salt jar. This material has a soft presence and a natural ease that slips into any tablescape. Pair the Sekki Salt Jar with the Fein Small Spoon and enjoy the elegance the two pieces create as they harmonize.
Where to Find Quality Dinnerware & Serving Ware
At the end of the day, you want your table to shine as much as you do. You and your guests deserve a wonderful, relaxing, fun, and beautiful dining experience no matter what the occasion. So celebrate the little things and find quality dinnerware and serving ware at HORNE. Shop top, iconic design houses and enjoy Scandinavian design aesthetics, modern functionality, and the beauty of cohesive dining spaces that make your guests feel loved.
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