What Is The UK’s Best Cutlery Set?
If you’re after a new cutlery set, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your existing cutlery is looking a little dated, or you’re simply looking to expand your collection, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll take a look at the best cutlery sets currently on the market and help you decide what to look for.
Cutlery Set Reviews
Cutlery Set Buyer’s Guide
Whether you’re a new homeowner looking to kit out your house with the best of the best, or you’ve finally had enough of disappearing teaspoons, a brand new and beautiful cutlery set is never a bad idea.
It’s unlikely you’ll buy a full set of cutlery more than a few times in your life, so it’s essential to choose a set you’ll love. With cutlery being used often over 3 times a day (once we factor in all our snacks and cups of tea!) it’s essential that your cutlery is durable and comfortable to use. If you have young kids, something a little less fragile is best, while those who love hosting formal dinners can opt for something more expensive.
The cutlery set you choose will depend on your budget, taste and style of dining, but if you’re unsure what to look out for, check out our buyer’s guide.
Design
Depending on the style of your kitchen and the rest of your crockery, you may opt for a modern set, or a more traditional style. Most cutlery sets are quite simple in design, but bright colours and more unique sets are available.
Material
Most cutlery sets for everyday use are made from stainless steel. This is durable, good value for money and often has a great shine that lasts. Plus, stainless steel sets are easy to care for. More formal dining rooms will have silver plate or sterling silver cutlery sets. While these look great, they are more expensive and usually aren’t dishwasher friendly.
No. of Pieces
Cutlery sets usually come with 24 pieces. This will include the basic cutlery – knives, forks, dessert spoons and teaspoons – often 6 of each. This is enough for a 6 person family, but it’s always best to have more cutlery than you’re going to use so you won’t run out if you have guests. If the cutlery set is good value, you might want to think about getting more than one set.
Cutlery sets with more pieces will have a few extra bits of cutlery included, and these are usually best for more formal dinners. This could include a soup spoon, formal dinner fork, steak knife or dessert forks. If you’re regularly cooking multi-course meals, these sets are a great option, otherwise a standard 24 piece set will suffice.
Comfort Holding
While comfort isn’t usually the first thing people think of when buying cutlery, it is important, especially if you lack mobility. Cutlery that’s easy to grip and comfortable is even more important if you have kids who are transitioning from children’s to adult cutlery. Likewise, if you regularly have guests, you want to ensure your cutlery is easy to use and comfortable so they have a good experience!
Dishwasher Safe
Dishwasher safe cutlery will save you ample time. We recommend getting an affordable, long lasting set for everyday use which can be put in the dishwasher, as well as a more formal set for guests, which you won’t mind hand washing at the end of the evening.
Warranty
Cutlery sets from the top brands will usually come with a warranty of up to 5 years, while the more expensive sets may have a warranty of up to 50 years! Durability should be a key consideration when buying a cutlery set, so a warranty of a few years should give you confidence in the quality of the set.