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Hosting is easier when the serving tools have a clear job. Before a weekend lunch or dinner, think through the menu from preparation to the last plate: what needs chopping, what will go to the table and which utensils guests will need to serve themselves.
Red Rhino’s Joseph Joseph range in Kenya includes preparation and serving accessories that can help you build that plan. A few relevant pieces are more useful than a table crowded with items you will not use.
Start with a salad you can serve comfortably
The Hands-On Salad Bowl and Servers Stone HOSBS011CB and White HOSB011CB version are options to compare for table serving. Check the size and included servers against your guest numbers and the dish you plan to make.
For a kachumbari-style accompaniment or another freshly prepared salad, set aside enough board space for the ingredients. Explore Joseph Joseph chopping boards and Victorinox kitchen essentials to build the preparation side of the meal.
Keep citrus preparation close to the menu
If your recipes call for lemon or lime juice, consider the Helix Citrus Press 20101. Choose the tool around the fruit sizes and uses described for that model. For zest, the Handi-Zest Citrus Zester 20049 is a different tool serving a different purpose.
Preparing ingredients before guests arrive can reduce the number of tasks competing for your attention. Keep your recipe quantities in view, and use containers appropriate to each ingredient until it is time to cook or serve.
Plan drinks and dessert accessories
The Duo 3-in-1 Corkscrew Grey 20213 is one drinks accessory to compare if it suits your menu. Store sharp components securely and follow the opening instructions supplied with it.
For a dessert served with a scoop, explore the Elevate Ice Cream Scoop Grey 20226. Check the product’s intended use and avoid forcing any utensil beyond its instructions. Place the serving tools with the relevant dishes before guests sit down.
Think beyond the table
For the cooked dishes, compare Luigi Ferrero kitchenware according to serving quantities and cooking requirements. Keep suitable heat protection ready and use cookware for table serving only where its instructions and the table surface allow it.
Plan the clearing area too. Browse Brabantia home organisation and the Joseph Joseph sink organisation collection for options suited to your space. A clear route from table to sink is useful even when you are keeping the setup simple.
Frequently asked questions
What should I buy first for hosting?
Identify the serving task your existing kitchen cannot handle comfortably, then choose a product for that gap.
Do I need a matching set?
Choose by function, capacity and the look you prefer. Different brands can share the same table.
For more inspiration, read our Joseph Joseph gift ideas and four-brand kitchen planning guide.
