At Trend Chef, tableware is at the heart of every meal, transforming a simple dinner into a memorable experience. We offer a wide range of items to set an elegant, welcoming and functional table with our collection of tableware, cutlery and table linen.
Discover our subcategories, including porcelain plates, refined glasses and decorative elements, each designed to meet all your needs and desires in terms of decoration and presentation. Take advantage of our competitive prices and our varied stock to beautify your home and garden.
Tableware: Elegance and diversity
In our Tableware subcategory, you will find everything you need to enhance your dishes: Plates , Soup plates , Starter/Dessert plates , Salad bowls , Cups & Bowls , Tea cups & Bowls , and Bowls/Mugs . Each piece of our porcelain and ceramic tableware is part of our exclusive collection, selected for its quality and style, so that each meal becomes a visual pleasure. Discover our coordinated tableware sets or dare to mix colors and patterns for a trendy mismatched effect. Take advantage of our sales offers and our advantageous lots to enrich your table service.
Glassware: Refinement for every drink
Our Glassware subcategory offers essential items to serve your drinks in style: Water Glasses , Wine Glasses , Cocktail Glasses , Champagne Glasses , Water Carafes , Wine Carafes , Cheese/Cake Domes , and Cake Stands . Explore our selection of glasses in different colors and shapes, perfect for any occasion, including Christmas. These items bring a touch of sophistication to any table, for unique tasting moments. And to accompany these moments, think of accessories like champagne flutes and elegant carafes that will enhance your service. Check out our customer reviews to choose the best products from our collection.
Wine & Accessories: The expertise of wine lovers
In the Wine & Accessories subcategory, we have gathered everything you need for your tasting moments: Stainless steel bottle rests , Drip stops , Corkscrews , Freshness & wine , Ice buckets , and Ice tongs . Discover our selection of quality products to accompany your wines, including serving sets and decorative accessories. These accessories allow you to savor each glass in the best conditions while adding a touch of elegance to your table. Add to that a serving tool box to impress your guests in style, ideal for Christmas gifts or new products from our collection.
Accessories: Practicality and aesthetics
To complete your table, our Accessories subcategory includes essentials like Table Lamps , Salt and Pepper Mills , Saucier , Sugar Bowl , Cutlery Rests , Bread Baskets , Fruit Baskets , and Ramekins . Browse our selection of decorative and tableware products to add touches of color and art to your kitchen. These small details combine practicality and aesthetics, transforming each meal into a truly convivial moment. Don't forget to incorporate textile elements such as tablecloths and napkins in quality fabrics for the finishing touch. Also discover our new products and take advantage of our fast service for your last-minute purchases.
Whether you are preparing a refined dinner or a simple and warm table, our "Tableware" category on Trend Chef brings together all the elements to help you create an atmosphere that meets your expectations. Explore our different collections of tableware, glasses, and accessories, and let yourself be inspired by our artistic decoration items. Subscribe to our page to not miss any news and consult the opinions of our customers to make the best choice. Also discover our gift suggestions for Christmas and other special occasions, as well as our articles dedicated to the home and garden for a harmonious and welcoming interior.
FAQ
What are the table arts?
Tableware, or "Art de la Table", includes the art of presenting and sharing a meal with elegance. It encompasses the presentation of the meal, the decorations of the table, the choice of table linen, dishes, glasses and crystalware, as well as the rules of etiquette and politeness of conversation. It emphasizes the importance of harmony and the aesthetics of the table, and can be practiced in both private and formal settings.
How to define the art of the table?
Tableware refers to the arts associated with communal meals, including the presentation and service of food, conversation and civility, the decoration of furniture and utensils, and the knowledge of food, drink, glassware, crystal, porcelain and earthenware. It encompasses the arrangement of dishes, table decoration, etiquette, table manners and service.
How to place dishes on a table?
To place dishes on a table, start by placing the presentation plate 1-2 centimeters from the edge of the table. Then add the dinner plate and, if necessary, the soup plate. The bread plate is placed at the top left of the other plates. The knives go to the right of the plate, with the blade facing the plate, while the forks are placed on the left. The dessert spoons are placed above the plate. The glasses, in the order of water, red wine and white wine, are arranged to the right of the knives.
Who invented the art of the table?
Tableware was not invented by a specific person. It evolved over the centuries, beginning with the feasts and banquets of antiquity, becoming more refined in the Middle Ages with the nobility, and becoming more formalized during the Renaissance, notably with the contributions of figures such as Catherine de Medici and Henry III who popularized the use of the fork and good table manners.
