What Is The UK’s Best Dinner Set?
In this guide we’ll look at the best dinner sets.
We’ve compared design, number and variety of pieces, material and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Dinner Set Reviews
Dinner Set Buyer’s Guide
If you’re feeling bamboozled by the array of dinner sets that are available for you to choose from, worry not, here’s a few snippets on how to find the best dinner set for your needs!
Design
At the end of the day, this is the part of your dinner setting that you’ll be left looking at; when the food is gone, the plate remains! When we talk about design, we don’t just mean the pattern, although that is important. When it comes to patterns, less garish ones work better with exotic foods, whilst a brightly decorated design can lift plain food’s appearance.
Next, look at the plate and ask yourself; does it have a lip or slight rise on the edge that will stop sauces from spilling? Is the base raised, to prevent excessive heat from scorching your table? Is the thickness of the plate strong enough to withstand years of pushes, pulls, dishwasher, or abuse from children?
Number of pieces
This will depend on the number of people you’re serving, or if you’re buying it as your best dinner setting to use on special occasions. At a minimum look for sets in 4s, 6s, or 12s, as these will be the most flexible for all occasions or the most formal ones.
Variety of pieces
This goes hand-in-hand with the number of pieces; as it what will make up the 4s, 6s, and 12s. For essential dinner sets, look for 1 cup, 1 high-sided bowl, 1 small or side plate, and 1 larger dinner plate. For more formal dinner setting packages, this could also include wine glasses, water glasses, salad plates, or dessert bowls. You want 1 of every piece per person.
Dishwasher proof
If you plan on using your new dinner set as your everyday set, then make sure it’s dishwasher safe; having to hand wash fancy gold edges might not bother you once or twice a year, but as an everyday necessity it will get annoying very fast.
Material
Dinner sets can be made from a variety of options, all with their own unique selling points. Ceramics, including porcelain, are great for their lightweight feel, but are more fragile. Stone or earthenware is more robust, but heavier for carrying. Glass is great for robustness and weight, but is prone to scratching via cutlery. Decide what’s most important to you, and work with that.