Presentation is key when it comes to home-cooked meals.
After whizzing up a delicious recipe for family or friends, serving it up on the right crockery can make a big difference in order to really show it off. Spread a Sunday roast across a lovely flat plate, twirl spaghetti into a large pasta bowl, pour soup into a deep, heatproof bowl – you get the gist. You want to enjoy the dining experience in the best possible way.
Upgrade your tableware with a new crockery set – selecting one with all the relevant components you need – and smarten up your kitchen with essential items that all match and will bring a lovely stylish touch to your home.
From breakfast and WFH lunch to dinner and snacking, your crockery need to be able to withstand daily wear and tearof busy households. Practical features including being microwave friendly and easy to clean (aka dishwasher safe) are also key.
What is in a crockery set?
Crockery includes plates, bowls, mugs and other dishes so the sets can vary in what they each include. They tend to include the classics likes of dinner plates, side plates, cereal bowls and pasta bowls – but may extend further to feature egg cups and coffee cups too.
What is kitchen crockery made of?
When choosing your crockery set, have a look at what the pieces are made from as this can vary from set to set and tends to alter the price point. They can be crafted from stoneware or earthenware which are both tough and chip resistant, porcelain which is more delicate but strong, or different types of china. Bone china is made from animal bone ash, and fine china made from a synthetic version – both are thin but robust.
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Made Caesar Scalloped Edge 12 Piece Dinner Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
Delicate looking but made from sturdy stoneware, this beautiful scalloped edge crockery is both elegant and practical. Its neutral colour scheme will mix in with any kitchen and dining room interiors, with the detailed rim bringing a contemporary finish. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Buy now £100.00, Made
Le Creuset 24 Piece Rainbow Breakfast Set
Set includes: six side plates, six cereal bowls, six egg cups and six mugs
Brighten up your mornings with this vibrant breakfast set from premium cookware brand Le Creuset. Whether cereal, toast, porridge or eggs, there’s a crockery piece to serve your favourite brekkie up, alongside your morning coffee in one of the warming mugs.
The stoneware collection features six of each item in six different colours, perfect for the whole family – choose from cerise, violet, soleil, palm, teal and ultra violet. Each item is dishwasher, oven and microwave safe.
Buy now £220.50, Le Creuset
John Lewis Anyday Dine Coupe 12 Piece Dinnerware Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four cereal bowls
Family meals, get-togethers and entertaining friends mean plenty of hungry mouths to feed and many dishes to plate up. This set from John Lewis’ own brand Anyday is the perfect solution.
They are functional pieces with four of each item included and have a versatile, fresh white finish to match any home décor. Made from strong porcelain, the plates and bowls are dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe for the ultimate convenience. This is a set that will do the job.
Buy now £52.00, John Lewis
M&S Marble 12 Piece Dinner Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
Line your dining table with this selection of sophisticated plates and bowls and impress all your dinner party guests. The unique marble-effect design is made from porcelain and boasts a special StayNew technology to provide extra strength and ensure resistance to any chips or cutlery markings. Dishwasher safe.
Buy now £29.50, M&S
Denby Halo Speckle Stoneware Coupe 12 Piece Dinnerware Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four medium plates and four cereal bowls
A household name, Denby’s stoneware is handcrafted in Derbyshire using locally sourced clay to produce long-lasting, durable crockery with a natural aesthetic. Spoil your kitchen to this set which has been completed with a white and grey reactive glaze to create a lovely artisan-speckled effect. Dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe.
Buy now £202.00, John Lewis
Next Reactive Speckle 12 Piece Dinner Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
Add some style points to your tableware with this stylish speckled dinner set finished with a reactive glaze and contemporary gold rim. Serve up breakfast, lunch and dinner with the selection of pieces and show off its lovely 100 per cent earthenware to family and friends. Hand wash only and do not microwave.
Buy now £65.00, Next
Dunelm Stoneware Rosewater Gloss 12 Piece Dinner Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
Add some pretty pink plates and bowls to your kitchen – whether your interior design aesthetic leans towards bright and bold or bohemian and natural, they will fit right in with any maximalist or minimalistic design.
Made from strong stoneware and finished with a glossy finish, the set is long-lasting and look great when serving up a feast. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Buy now £18.00, Dunelm
Habitat Black Dash 12 Piece Porcelain Dinner Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
Gather the family around the table and tuck into delicious meals served in plates and bowls from this gorgeous crockery set. The plain white porcelain design has a funky monochrome border for a modern-chic vibe and will look great displayed on your Welsh dresser or plate rack. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Buy now £28.00, Habitat
Villeroy and Boch Crafted Blueberry Six Piece Breakfast Set
Set includes: two mugs, two bowls and two breakfast plates
Rise and shine to a glorious breakfast where your delicious coffee, cereals, toast, pancakes or whatever you fancy is presented in these crafted porcelain crockery pieces.
The sage green exterior with a contrasting blueberry blue interior creates a rustic charm, while the reactive glaze finish keeps them polished and clean looking. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Buy now £87.90, Villeroy and Boch
Dunelm Eucalyptus 12 Piece Dinner Set
Set includes: four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls
Incorporate beautiful nature designs into your home with this crockery set that is decorated with a lovely eucalyptus print in soft green and blue hues.
The plates and bowls are crafted from porcelain to ensure that this is strong tableware that will stand the test of time, while the subtle floral imagery will remind you of summery days whatever the weather. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Buy now £25.00, Dunelm