Category Serveware
Fine Dining & Living Fine Dining & Living has a range of unique serveware pieces that make a statement. Take for instance the collections, Halo, Tapa, Apero and Dune (pictured) from the Fine2Dine brand, which are ideal for showcasing serveware and are not commonly found elsewhere. They have also kept this in mind for the CHIC brand, with Pura being a great example. Pura reimagines marble in a sturdy yet refined way, resulting in an exquisite dining experience. Additionally, they have expanded the serving bowl selection for BonBistro by introducing new options to the already popular Cirro range, as they noticed a high demand for them.
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Caterina Bernabino, head of international retail sales, Sambonet Paderno Industrie – Arcturus Group What are retail buyers looking for in terms of the next natural extension to tableware? The contemporary table is becoming more and more flexible. Retailers are seeking show-cooking concepts to bring their recipes to the table with elegance. Thus Sambonet proposes the Home Chef 5-ply gourmet cookware, high-performance and ideal for serving directly to the table, as well as the stylish New Living serving porcelains. As accessories, the shapes of the ‘Gio Ponti’ centrepiece and miniatures, or the colours and finishes of the ‘Penelope’ stand collection, are perfect not only for dining but also for decorating a table, a bookcase and every corner of the home! Do you find you are attracting more gift retailers as you extend your tabletop offering? Consumers are constantly looking for novelties and, above all, something useful. Tableware is perfectly suited for this purpose, for example with cutlery gift set for any moment of conviviality. Cake forks for teatime, spoons for a coffee break, ‘Party Items’ forks for happy hour. Designoriented accessories such as the ‘Jungle’ cutlery make a distinctive and stylish gift, which can then be enjoyed all year round, during special occasions or to amaze guests!
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Elevated food staging Serveware is a talking point and brands know it. We take a look at how the right serveware elevates food presentation, whether in a professional setting or at home… “Here at Portmeirion, we have a range of beautiful, large serveware which we have seen grow in popularity in recent months as more people are preferring to entertain at home. Thanks to the versatility of serveware, these pieces have a range of uses – whether that’s creating a statement piece in the home or serving to guests. Our current popular serveware products include the Sophie Conran Arbor & Floret Large and Medium Serving Bowls, the Sophie Conran White Large and Medium Salad Bowls, and the Sara Miller London Artisanne Noir Oval and Round Serving Platters, which is new for 2023. In addition, we’re also finding stacking dishes and dip bowls becoming increasingly popular as consumers find they add a finishing touch to the dinner table when hosting for guests. Key products in our collections include the Sophie Conran Lavandula Three Bowl and Tray Set, also new for 2023, the Botanic Garden Stacking Bowl, and the Sophie Conran Arbor & Floret All Purpose Bowls.” Andrea Waters, marketing director, Portmeirion on growing serveware