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1. A set of ceramic serving dishes that will inspire you to cook elaborate meals just so you can serve yourself dinner on these, you'll love them that much.
Mora Ceramics is a family-owned small biz that designs and makes quality ceramic kitchenware.
Promising review: "After months of dreaming of these serving bowls, I finally ordered them. Why did I wait so long?! They arrived quickly and in great condition! They’re true to size, while I am hoping they offer an even larger bowl in the future. But for now they are perfect! If you are in need of serving dishes, these will not disappoint! UPDATE: So we did a thing…. We got the 3XL and 2XL serving platters too! They are gorgeous! Guests always comment on how beautiful these platters are! While I would love to keep Mora my ceramic secret, I can’t keep it a secret! I end up sending everyone links to their Amazon store or I end up gifting Mora ceramics as anniversary/wedding gifts! Do yourself and your friends a favor, want exceptional servingware? Then it’s settled, you need Mora Ceramics." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in three sizes and three colors).
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2. A set of retro ceramic serving dishes designed by famed Dutch ceramicist Niels Refsgaard to make you feel like you're grazing by the window of a houseboat while gazing out into nature without a care in the world.
Promising review: "Love these dishes! I have been looking at them for a very long time and so happy I finally purchased them. I have bought plate stands to display them, couldn't tuck them away in a cabinet, they are too pretty!" —Saige Q.
Get a piece from Food52 for $40+, or the whole seven-piece serving set for $155.
3. A set of shallow serving bowls you can use to give your nightly masterpieces their proper due, or simply shovel the whole pot of pasta inside to create the most consistently satisfying mega-portions.
Promising review: "This is one of the best plates that I have. The price is absolutely worth the quality. I use these bowls for almost all my meals. The shipping was a little delayed because of the pandemic but the communication was very excellent with their customer service. I will buy from this vendor next time. If you are contemplating JUST BUY IT, you won’t regret it." —Amazon Customer
Get a set of two from Amazon for $28.04+ (available in two colors).
4. A Crate & Barrel iron serving platter sturdy enough to accommodate munchies for an entire group of people. Or, let's be realistic, everything you're going to eat in bed while watching TV.
Promising review: "This platter is visually stunning (everyone commented). I loved it online but it's even more gorgeous in person. I was worried that it would stain or scratch, mainly because I knew I wanted to use it as a cheese tray but was thrilled when the party was over and the platter was as perfect as it was when I took it out of the box. Have used it several times, just to show it off!" —Jacq
Get it from Crate & Barrel for $49.95.
5. A handcrafted Chinese porcelain flower serving bowl worthy of a few gasps and Insta snaps when you bring it out for your guests, so if you've been missing a bit of drama in your life, this is for you.
Wing On Wo & Co. is the oldest running store in New York City's Chinatown, a family-owned operation, selling fine porcelain goods since 1925.
Get it from Wing On Wo & Co. for $60.
6. A set of classic serving dishes featuring a farmhouse design and handles for easy transport, bound to bring out your inner Julia Child every time you entertain guests.
Promising review: "These are absolutely fantastic. They make for a nice meal presentation and they are super durable. I literally dropped them on my tile floor as I was opening the shipping package and they did not break." —Denian A. Beaver
Get a set of four from Amazon for $39.99 (available in rectangle or oval).
7. An extremely extra serving plate that will make you feel like you paid $500 to eat at an avant-garde fine-dining restaurant, except since you own it, you can just eat your favorite snacks out of it.
Cozy and Chill Official is an Asian woman-owned Etsy store selling the adorable kitchenware and home goods.
Get it from Cozy and Chill Official on Etsy for $25.50+ (available in three sizes).
8. A set of oval serving platters adding an element of ~fance~ to all your mealtimes, because sometimes having Annie's mac and cheese for the third night in a row gets boring and you need to convince yourself it's not.
Promising review: "My boyfriend and I were tired of using our dinner plates to display our food on. We also didn’t like keeping the food in the oven or on the stove top and making trips back and forth if we wanted seconds. The serving platters are great to display your meals on at the dinner table. The convenience of grabbing from the plates instead of an assembly line in your kitchen is so much better! The plates are also very durable and modern. My favorite part about them is how the edges curve, which keeps the food on the plate." —Breah
Get a set of two from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in two sizes).
9. A quality-crafted East Fork ceramic serving platter so aesthetically pleasing I would eat garbage off of it. Also, do yourself a favor and look through these absolutely gorgeous review photos for some major serving envy.
East Fork is an independent company that designs and manufactures ceramic kitchenware in Asheville, North Carolina.
Promising review: "I pull this baby out whenever I feel the reason. Love the look and feel and sturdiness of this platter and it sets off my culinary mains like no other platter. This color goes with everything but this by no means will be my final platter purchase ;)" —Kristina G.
"The serving platter and everything else from East Fork is amazing! It’s a great size and weight, substantial but not too heavy. We love the contrast between the smooth glaze and the rougher edges!" —Lanier W.
Get it from East Fork for $160 (available in six colors).
10. A Virginia Sin oyster plate instantly upgrading your life several bougie-ness levels. Feeling down? Just remember that you own an oyster plate and that no one else you know can probably say that.
Virginia Sin is an Asian woman-run ceramics brand based in Brooklyn, NY.
Get it from Virginia Sin for $112.
11. An iconic tomato-shaped cast iron Staub cocotte any kitchenware nerd (yes, we exist) knows is the only way to display that stew you've been laboring away for hours on in the kitchen.
Promising review: "This is the cutest pot there is. The size is perfect for making bread, cooking side dishes, or a main dish for two people. The color is rich red and the shape is whimsical. Everything I've cooked in this beauty has turned out delicious. It is also a very good conversation piece. You can fill it with ice and use as a drink chiller. Taco nights have been elevated with this as well. Buy!" —Peachie T.
"Didn’t know what to expect from the performance with the unique shape. I can’t believe how nice it looks in real life but at the same time it cooks just as well with the regular shaped cocotte. Staub’s novelty cocottes are truly piece of art work." —ZoieW
"Have been a huge fan of the Staub pumpkin, and fell in love with this tomato. Beautifully crafted, vibrant color, and whimsical handle. Can cook and serve from it, and always get compliments. Made in France and is truly a work of art." —Cathy18
Get it from Williams Sonoma for $219.95+ (available in two colors).
12. A set of colorful pinch bowls reviewers are raving about for their sheer versatility. Whether you need sauce bowls for your Super Bowl party, a receptacle for your soggy teabag, or just a tiny serving of Cheetos, these got you.
Promising review: "These pinch bowls are adorable and so useful. I have owned them about two months now and we use them EVERY day. They are SO versatile: holding used teabags, spices while cooking, serving a small serving of snack to my 3-year-old, a spoon rest by our coffee machine, holding beads while my kiddo crafts. They wash very well too. Bear in mind, if you put one in your dishwasher they are small enough to slip through the rack, but wash very well regardless. The packaging is also very thoughtful." —Bridget Armstrong
Get a set of 6 from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three designs).
13. A serving bowl that comes with a sail napkin holder and oar-shaped spoons, giving off immaculate nautical vibes that will make snack time a million times more fun.
Promising review: "My parents LOVE to have people over and entertain at their beach house. This gift is practical, good looking, and just plain adorable! They LOVED it and immediately starting brainstorming what to put in it for an upcoming party! They also loved the idea that the sail was a napkin holder — overall just such a great gift!" —Rita
Get it from Uncommon Goods for $85.
14. An affordable melamine plate you don't have to worry about breaking if you drop it — but it's so pretty that no one will suspect it's not made out of fine china.
Jungalow is a Black woman-owned small business focusing on plant- and jungle-themed goodies and decor.
Promising review: "I wanted a color that could also be used for multiple occasions — love this green. Hoping there is a serving bowl coming also!" —Jillibeanrenee
Get it from Target for $24.49.
15. A super unique seashell serving platter that's everything you want in a statement piece and more. Guess you have to host a dinner party now...
Dinner is served!
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