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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What counts as serveware?

    Serveware is what brings a course to the table — platters, footed stands, serving bowls, jugs and boards — each sized to hold and show the food; the tools you serve with sit under serving utensils. Ours come in ceramic, wood and metal at Eleish Van Breems Home.

    Which serveware pieces cover most dinners?

    The serveware that covers most dinners is a large platter, a couple of serving bowls, a jug and a board, enough to plate up a roast or a spread; the plates sit under dinner plates. Build from a few versatile pieces rather than a cupboard of single-use ones.

    How does serveware complete a buffet or table?

    Serveware completes a buffet or table by giving each dish its own vessel at varied heights, a raised cake stand beside low bowls so the spread reads generous, with modern serving utensils to hand. Group the pieces by course and leave room to reach across.

    How should mixed-material serveware be looked after?

    Mixed-material serveware is looked after according to its materials: hand-wash wooden boards and dry them upright, wash ceramic and glass gently, and buff metal dry to avoid spotting; fine cutlery sits under Georg Jensen flatware. Keep wooden boards away from prolonged contact with standing water and follow the care guidance appropriate to the material.