What Is The UK’s Best Tureen?
In this guide we’ll look at the best tureens.
We’ve compared material, design, capacity and cost
to give you our top recommendations.
Tureen Reviews
Tureen Buyer’s Guide
A tureen is a great cooking accessory for sociable households. Often with a capacity of 2L or more, tureens can be filled with homemade soups, stews and casseroles, placed into the middle of the table so family and friends can help themselves.
There’s a huge number of tureens on the market, in varying designs, sizes and materials. Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best tureen? Check out this buyer’s guide.
Material
Tureens are usually made from bone china or porcelain. Bone china tureens are traditional and elegant, but they usually need to be washed by hand. Porcelain tureens complement any existing table decor and are usually both impact and chip resistant. These are low maintenance and affordable, often both dishwasher and oven safe.
Design
Tureens come in a range of designs, so it really comes down to personal preference. Traditional bone china tureens look great for formal occasions, while porcelain tureens are great for casual dining.
Practical design elements include ergonomic and sturdy handles, a lid to keep the contents hot, and a sturdy base.
Capacity
Tureens are available in a huge range of sizes. Smaller tureens with a 300ml or less capacity can serve one person at a time. Those with a larger capacity hold enough food for multiple people, and are great for sharing. Large tureens can be harder to store, although they make a fantastic dining table centrepiece.
Durability
Tureens are an investment, so durability is important. Purchase your tureen from a reputable manufacturer and read reviews before you buy. Provided you look after your tureen as the manufacturer suggests, you should find it lasts for years.
Tureens FAQ
What is a tureen used for?
A tureen is a serving dish for foods like soups, stews and casseroles. They usually have fixed handles and a lid to keep the contents hot. Available in a range of sizes, tureens can be filled with homemade goodness and placed in the middle of the table so family members and guests can help themselves.