Have you been wondering how many silverware sets you should have? Whether you’re starting fresh, shopping for newlyweds or upgrading your dinner table settings, we put together a guideline to help you make the right choice.
How many silverware sets should I register for?
For those starting fresh, deciding on how many dinner table settings and flatware settings to add to the registry can be daunting.
We visited www.womangettingmarried.com to see what they recommend. They suggest that couples start with between 8-12 pieces of different dinner table setting items. Here’s the rundown:
Glassware: 8-12 of each type, depending on what you will be using them for. For example, if you both enjoy wine and cheese soirees, you’ll want stemware to suit red or white wine. There are pint glasses for beer and goblets for water. Start with the glassware you know you’ll be using and then add things to your “wish list.”
Dinnerware: For everyday dinner table settings, you should again aim for 8-12 dinnerware place settings.
Flatware: Here again, you’ll want enough flatware for 8-12 place settings. When you register for flatware, consider that flatware place settings are almost always divisible by 4 people. A 20-piece flatware set will serve 4 people. Flatware sets for 8 and flatware sets for 12 are also common. And just to confuse the issue, there are some silverware retailers that sell 6-piece silverware sets that include the standard dinner fork, salad fork, teaspoon, dinner spoon, knife and a butter knife!
Note: Whether you buy silverware online or in a brick-and-mortar store, one thing to remember about flatware sets is that they are typically listed by the number of utensils, not the number of people they serve. For example, you might see a 5-piece flatware set on a site. That is not enough for 5 people, in fact its only enough for one person.
So, when shopping for flatware sets for 8 or flatware sets for 12, remember to read the product description and double-check that you are in fact buying enough flatware sets for your needs.
About gift registries: Gift registries ensure you receive the gifts you really want and need. Plus, they make it easier for your loved ones to give you these wanted items. We partnered with MyRegistry.com. It’s a universal gift registry for adding items from all your favorite stores. It’s fun to manage and easy to share. Check out our online gift registry here.
Brier black flatware is ideal for everyday to special occasion dining.
How much cutlery do I need for my family of 4?
There are a few key things to consider before answering this question.
The rule of thumb is that you have 2-3 pieces of each type of cutlery per person. In other words, 2-3 spoons per person, 2-3 forks, and so on.
Assuming you want to run the dishwasher once a day, you want to plan for enough dinner table settings with enough cutlery for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for everyone in your home.
However, if you’d rather not wash dishes daily, you might look into flatware sets for 8 people (or 2 20-piece sets).
What about company? If you often host extended family for Sunday brunches or enjoy having a few friends for dinner, flatware sets for 12 might be a better choice. It really won’t take up much more room in the cutlery drawer and you can be sure to have enough dinner table settings for your guests.
Is this the year you’ve vowed to de-clutter your kitchen drawers? Happily, storing extra silverware sets won’t command a lot of space. Our artisanal flatware comes wrapped in soft cotton cloths, with separate folds for a salad fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, dinner spoon, and teaspoon. Keeping your handcrafted stainless steel silverware sets dry and stored in the original cloth will protect it from scratches. It’s a great way to keep your unique flatware sets looking pristine for years to come.
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What would a restaurant owner do?
In our research we found that restaurants usually allow for 2.5 times the amount of silverware sets to the number of seats they have. Now, we know that your home is not a restaurant, but applying the same reasoning restaurateurs use can be quite helpful.
For example, if you have just the amount of silverware needed for tonight’s dinner, what happens if someone (or two!) drops a fork? Do you have them pick it up and wash it for them or do you head to the drawer to replace it?
As a rule, it’s best to have extras on hand.
The Plateau collection is a distinctive design that harmonizes with any table setting style.
What if I find a silverware pattern that I love and want to use for years to come?
While certain silverware manufacturers once promised that your favorite pattern would be around for a lifetime, this is often no longer the case. We suggest if you fall in love with one of our beautiful artisan silverware patterns, that you order enough silverware for 16-20 place settings. Even if you don’t use them everyday, you can always put some away for when you need them.
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At INOX Artisans we can provide large orders direct to customers. We also offer special bulk orders for caterers, restaurant owners and wedding planners. If you are in the wedding event planning business and would like to offer something unique to your clients, visit our wholesale page for more information.
How many spoons should I have?
Have you ever noticed that teaspoons are just like socks in the dryer? They tend to get lost! That is why we recommend that you order extra table spoons.
Beyond regular mealtimes, spoons are the silverware piece that we use the most. Here at INOX Artisans we have an assortment of spoons, from regular table spoons to match your best silverware sets to unique dessert/coffee spoons and demitasse spoons. All of our table spoons come in sets of 4, packaged in a box for easy gifting.
We hope these guidelines will help you decide on how many silverware sets to buy for your home or business. Whether you are shopping for flatware sets for 8, flatware sets for 12 or more, our artisan-crafted flatware has something for every taste and budget. We invite you to shop our flatware collection today!
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