Guest Picks: You've Been Served
Serving utensils that complement every entertaining style can elevate even an everyday meal to a memorable event
For me, a perfectly presented meal goes beyond plates and glassware. Tiny details, like serving utensils, can create a big impact on the table. Seeing that summertime is in full swing and that you're serving out potato salad and baked beans like a champ, it's time to amp up your side dishes with some serious wow. Here are my top picks to help serve your guests in style. — Kristin from The Cuisinerd
Superior Servers, Slotted Spoon
I've been drooling over these Ladies & Gentlemen servers for a hot minute now. Heck, we all have. These muted-color handles are really getting me weak in the knees.
French Bull Melamine Serveware
If these don't scream summertime by the pool, I don't know what does. Cannonball!
Sabre Tortoise Salad Servers
Tortoise shell on my glasses. Tortoise shell on my iPhone case. Now, tortoise shell on my salad servers. These are classy little broads.
Jonathan Adler Enamel Serving Set
May I introduce to you the Cadillac of serving sets? It's so effortlessly chic.
Piano Serving Set
I've already set out searching for the suitable bowl for this set. Finnish super models can't just be paired with anything, you know.
Yellow Pearl Serving Set
The color and shape are absolute classics. I love an object that can camouflage as vintage and new simultaneously.
French Bull Melamine Serving Set, Multidot
What's a picnic without polka dots? Not as much fun, that's what.
Mango Wood Salad Hands
Sometimes you just need more than your average serving set when tackling that salad. Enter: The claw.
George Washington Serving Set
Why not get a little patriotic with your coleslaw? George Washington approves of your dish.
Salad Serving Set, Bright Fuchsia
My inner Barbie wants to use these servers for every possible occasion. They're just precious!
Whale Tongs
Sometimes one piece can get it done better than two. This is a great, simple staple for any kitchen.
Cake Knife and Server Set With Ceramic Handle
These sassy servers make me want to book the next flight to Tulum, Mexico. Olé, indeed!
MidCentury Tuquoise and Silver Plastic Salad Serving Set by Kitschy Vintage
I break for teal plastic flatware. You have no idea how badly I need these in my life.
Core Bamboo Contemporary Bamboo Salad Servers, Magenta
These are lovely in lavender! Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone is nabbing onto this dip design craze, but it doesn't make me love them any less.
Two-Toned Wood Spreaders
Cheese, jam, paté — you name it, and I'm serving it with these. They are perfection.
Discover more serveware for setting a stylish table
Discover more serveware for setting a stylish table