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Seven Tableware Gifts for Weddings and Special Occasions: Our Staff Picks
Choosing a gift for someone important can be surprisingly difficult.
Wondering whether they will like it can make the choice feel harder still.
When I choose a gift, I want the recipient to enjoy it, of course. But I also ask one practical question: will they use it in everyday life?
Here are pieces our customers often choose for themselves, and gifts they tell us have become well-used favorites.
1. A set of small plates
2. Medium plates for everyday meals
3. A colorful set of small bowls
4. A bowl for a noodle lover
5. A compact rectangular plate
6. A versatile pasta plate
7. A cutlery set for two
8. A final thought
1. A set of small plates
Mulet Relief Plates, Set of Five
The gentle, milky-white surface quietly complements the food and sits comfortably beside wood, metal and glass.
Each of the five plates has a different relief pattern. This is a popular gift at POTPURRI: useful for sharing main dishes, serving sides, or holding a cake or bread roll. A set of five is particularly handy for a household of three or more.
2. Medium plates for everyday meals
Blur Pair of 20 cm Plates
Blur's narrow rim is easy to hold and provides a subtle frame for the food. The gently deep shape works with many kinds of cooking, including dishes with sauce and dressed salads.
A medium plate around 20 cm across can serve toast at breakfast, a light lunch or a main dish at dinner.
For a household of two, choose a pair in colors you think they will enjoy.
3. A colorful set of small bowls
Våg Bowls S, Set of Five
Våg Bowl S combines gently waving curves with a shape that stacks neatly. It is relatively deep for its compact size, making it useful for vegetables, light pickles and small simmered dishes alongside a main course.
The rounded shape and five cheerful colors make an inviting addition to a family table. As with any ceramic tableware, choose pieces appropriate to each child's age and ability.
4. A bowl for a noodle lover
Terre 16 cm Bowl
Terre's glaze is applied by hand, gathering more deeply at the base to create a subtle change of color across the surface.
The 16 cm bowl works for udon, ramen and rice bowls, or for salads and simmered dishes in the middle of a shared table.
It is a thoughtful choice for someone who enjoys noodles, from cold udon to warm ramen.
A single bowl can feel like a complete gift, especially for someone living on their own.
5. A compact rectangular plate
RIMs Rectangular Plate
RIMs began with the designer asking what sizes they would actually use at home. The rectangular plate expresses that practical approach particularly well.
A long serving plate can take up considerable table and cupboard space. RIMs keeps the format compact, making it easier to bring out, use and put away in an everyday kitchen.
Its rectangular shape adds variety among round dishes, and it is a useful size for a portion of grilled salmon or mackerel.
6. A versatile pasta plate
Våg Pasta Plate
This is one of the plates I reach for most often at home.
Pasta, curry, fried rice, omurice, cold noodles or a shared dish in the center of the table: it has a place in so many meals. It is a popular choice in the shop too.
The Våg Pasta Plate is microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and can also be used in an oven up to 300°C according to its product instructions. That makes it useful for warm baked dishes in winter as well.
If you are unsure which tableware to give, this versatile pasta plate is a good place to start.
7. A cutlery set for two
Cutipol Gift Set
Portuguese cutlery brand Cutipol is a familiar favorite in our shop. Goa combines slender, gently curved lines with a balanced shape designed for comfortable use.
Customers often come in looking for Goa because the recipient has specifically asked for it. It is one of our popular gift choices beyond ceramics.
8. A final thought
Seeing someone enjoy a gift is a pleasure in itself.
Hearing a year later that they still use it often is even better.
These are shapes and sets that have proved popular in our shop. Choose the colors with the recipient's home and tastes in mind.
POTPURRI can also help with gifts for wedding guests. Please contact us to discuss what you have in mind.
A birthday, wedding or new home is an opportunity to put your good wishes into a gift.
If you have questions about gift wrapping, please see here for details.
Gift sets specifically marked as including wrapping do not require a separate wrapping charge. Check the current product page for the details of the set you choose.