Essentials for EntertainingCarafe & Pitcher A decorative vessel for pouring beverages at the table. Chrome-plated versions are great insulators while glass shows off the beverage inside. Dinnerware Set A set most often consists of four pieces including a dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, cup and in some cases a saucer as well.Flatware Set A typical set is made up of a dinner fork, salad fork, soup spoon, teaspoon and knife. Choose two designs: one for everyday and one for entertaining.Linens Add stylish touches by coordinating your table with linens from tablecloth and runner to placemats and napkins for each setting.Platter Platters of various shapes and sizes are a perfect way to serve and display appetizers, meats, poultry, fish and other dishes. Serving Utensils The serving spoons, forks, ladles, pasta servers, spreaders, tongs, cake servers and salad servers required for dishing up food.Serving Bowl A larger bowl that's both decorative and functional- perfect for serving salads, pasta, gratins and more at the table.Tiered Stand Multiple tiers of trays display treats, fruits, appetizers and more. Perfect for conserving space, tiers make more room at the table.Tray A tray easily transfers many items at one time from the kitchen to the table. It can also function as a decorative accent on the table. Tureen A decorative vessel for serving soups, sauces and other dishes at the table. Includes a lid for keeping contents warm.Cake Stand Elegantly displays cakes, fruits, cheeses and more on a pedestal. Some include a dome cover to help keep foods fresh for longer periods.Cheese Board A wooden board or ceramic platter for slicing and presenting cheeses. Some boards are equipped with a built-in wire cheese slicer. Cheese Knives Cheese knives are available in many blade shapes that are specifically designed to serve and slice soft, semi-hard and hard cheeses. 48

1. Placemat 2. Charger 3. Dinner Plate 4. Salad Plate 5. Bread and Butter Plate 6. Bread and Butter Knife 7. Salad Fork 8. Fish Fork 9. Dinner Fork 10. Dinner Knife 11. Fish Knife 12. Soup Spoon 13. Appetizer/Oyster Fork 14. Water Goblet 15. Red Wine Glass 16. White Wine Glass 17. Champagne Flute 18. Dessert Spoon 19. Dessert Fork 20. Napkin1. Placemat2. Dinner Plate3. Salad Plate4. Bread and Butter Plate5. Butter Knife 6. Salad Fork7. Dinner Fork8. Dinner Knife9. Teaspoon or Soup Spoon 10. Water Glass11. Wine Glass12. Napkin123456810111279Setting a Beautiful TableDepending on your entertaining style and event, there are lots of great ways to create memorable settings. Casual or formal, here's our guide to tabletop essentials.1235467891011121314151617181920Special Occasions Here is a place setting perfect for more formal occasions and special dinner events.Casual For everyday dinners or hosting guests in a more laid-back setting, this is our favorite setup for your casual table.Find more entertaining essentials at surlatable.com 49