How many place settings do I need?
Start with the number you use most, then add two. Six place settings suit most homes; eight gives room for guests without filling the cupboard.
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Tableware
Set the table your way
Everyday plates, considered glassware and the pieces that turn serving into a pleasure — chosen for real South African tables.
8 categories · 399 products
Shop tableware by type
Start with what belongs on your table. Every piece sits in one clear category, from cups and cutlery to platters and serving boards.
Mugs, Cups & Saucers
Everyday mugs, cappuccino cups, espresso sets and fine-china cup-and-saucer pairs.
73 products
Cutlery & Flatware
Full cutlery sets, steak sets, table forks, teaspoons and butter knives.
84 products
Glassware & Drinkware
Wine, whisky, gin, beer and cocktail glasses, plus tumblers, decanters and carafes.
84 products
Serveware & Table Accessories
Butter dishes, sugar and creamer sets, platters, cake stands, napkin rings and holders.
33 products
Placemats, Coasters & Linen
Leather, woven and diatomite placemats and coasters for a finished table.
41 products
Serving Boards & Cheese
Wooden and steel boards, trays and cheese knives for grazing and sharing.
22 products
Dinnerware & Plates
Dinner plates, side plates, pasta and cereal bowls, ramekins and oven-to-table pieces.
32 products
Serving Utensils
Salad servers, cake lifters, serving spoons and utensil sets for the table.
30 products
Shop by occasion
How are you setting the table?
Start with the moment — everyday meals, drinks with friends or food made to share.
The everyday table
Hard-working pieces for breakfast, supper and everything between.
Drinks & entertaining
The right glass, carafe or cup for what you are pouring.
Serve & share
Platters, boards and utensils that move food beautifully from kitchen to table.
The finishing touches
Texture and detail for a table that feels considered, not formal.
Choosing the right tableware
Know your materials
How a piece feels, wears and lives on the table starts with what it is made from.
Porcelain & fine china
Light, strong and clean-lined. Choose it for plates, bowls and serveware that need to work every day and dress up easily.
Crystal & glass
Shape matters: bowls direct aroma, fine rims change the sip, and a balanced stem makes a glass comfortable at the table.
Stainless steel
The practical choice for cutlery and serving pieces: durable, neutral and easy to maintain. Weight and balance matter more than decoration.
Wood, leather & linen
Natural materials soften a table. Boards bring warmth; placemats protect the surface; linen adds texture without adding clutter.
Shop by brand
Tableware we know
The makers with the deepest presence in our tableware range. Each opens the full collection filtered to that brand.
Jan Hendrik
Fine china, mugs, serveware, cutlery and glassware
Maxwell & Williams
Dinnerware, mugs and practical table accessories
Laguiole by Andre Verdier
French-inspired cutlery and steak sets
Luigi Bormioli
Italian glassware, decanters and stemware
Olivia
Decorative dinnerware, mugs and cake stands
Nicolson Russell
Statement cutlery and table settings
Lind DNA
Leather placemats and coasters
Eva Solo
Scandinavian glassware, carafes and serving pieces
WMF
German stainless cutlery sets and serving pieces
Jenna Clifford
South African fine china, mugs and serveware
Expert advice
The questions we answer most.
Short, honest answers from the shop floor. For anything specific, the product page lists materials, hob compatibility and care for every piece.
Can I mix dinnerware ranges?
Yes. Keep one element consistent — colour, glaze or shape — and vary the rest. A simple plate lets patterned bowls or textured serveware do the talking.
Which glasses should I start with?
A good tumbler and a versatile wine glass cover most tables. Add champagne, whisky or cocktail shapes only for drinks you serve often.
How should cutlery feel?
Balanced rather than heavy. The handle should sit comfortably in the palm, with smooth edges and enough weight at the head to feel controlled.
Cookin favourites
A few we keep coming back to
One from each corner of the range — different materials, different jobs, all pieces we would put in our own kitchens.
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Build a table that works for everyday meals and the occasions worth gathering for. Cookin's Tableware edit spans dinnerware and plates, mugs, cups and saucers, cutlery, glassware, serveware, table linen, serving boards and utensils.
Choose porcelain and fine china for clean-lined place settings, crystal and glass for the right pour, stainless steel for balanced cutlery, and natural wood, leather or linen to bring warmth and texture to the table. Shop the full collection by type, brand, price and availability.