Setting a table properly can be the perfect final touch for a formal dinner, and has the potential to completely make or break an evening. Even with the most extravagant layout, an improper cutlery table setting may leave guests confused and even question your role...
When you decide on what glass suits your business, it’s important to remember that you don’t have to stick to the plain and ordinary. There are, in fact, many ways that you can tailor your glass to specifically demonstrate something to a target audience. This...
It is important when shopping for cutlery to understand what some of the more mysterious terms mean. Often cutlery manufacturers will not be strictly specific about metal components in their cutlery, and will only reveal to the consumer numbers which are designed to indicate metal...
When products are being advertised as being “BPA free”, it gives cause to stop and consider why such an advertisement is necessary. Further inspection reveals that BPA has a very controversial history, with opinion still firmly divided regarding use of the material. What is BPA? BPA (known...
Choosing whether to purchase hand-made or machine-made glassware is something many drinkers of high quality alcohols contend with. Handblown glassware can be classed as prize possessions, with the uniqueness of these pieces lending an almost art-like quality. Machine-made glassware suits more everyday purposes, but can...
Monobloc knives are the result of knives being crafted from a single block of steel. This steel block is usually an 18/8 or 18/10 chrome-nickel steel stainless-steel grades, although this block could also be 18/0 chrome steel (18 indicating the chromium content and 0 indicating...
When we consider drinking glasses, atypical images automatically pop into our heads: the imperial pint glass for beer, a wide-brimmed wine glass for a red and a martini glass for a cocktail. Although these glasses suit certain styles of alcohol, there are countless more styles...
The production of cutlery has been relatively consistent since the industrial age – the mass production allowed by new factories meant that cutlery was eventually found in almost every home in Britain. Before the industrial revolution, utensils used for eating were made using simpler methods,...
Gone are the days of the same silverware at every venue and event. These days, venues owners, event planners and individuals alike are spoilt for choice around the design of cutlery. Adding designer cutlery to your table not only enhances the dining experiences of your...
The world of glassware is more complex than many know, particularly when considering specific beverages. Shapes, sizes, weights—all of these factors are instrumental in appreciating your favourite drinks. Although beer sometimes has a rather lacklustre reputation in circles indulging in beverages such as wine and...