Where to Buy Distinctive Last-Minute Holiday Serveware

OK, so despite the best-laid plans of mice and men you either have a planned holiday gathering and are still looking for a way to add a distinctive touch to your party or you've been hesitating and have finally decided to host a holiday gathering, but don't want it to look like a last-minute takeout fest.

Where to buy stylish serveware at this last minute? Don't despair.  With one trip you can be ready.

Budget

If you're on a budget and you like a more mod look, the place to go is IKEA.

Recommended:

• SVALKA goblets and champagne flutes--and here's an idea: serve any non-hot beverages, whether wine, champagne, a cocktail, or anything non-alchoholic, even water, in the flutes.  Your beverages will look so nice!
• Serving pieces: GROGGY stainless trays, ARV BROLLOP cake stand with lid and serving plates, IKEA 365+ serving plates, GOTTIS and MALTID serving bowls

Avoid anything plastic from IKEA or anywhere else as it doesn't look stylish (perhaps only if you're serving small children?)

Another place to check is Cost Plus World Markets--Their markdown prices are very good and they tend to have a wider selection of square, rectangle, and oval white porcelain serving pieces than IKEA, and sometimes have nice beaten gold trays from India, for example, that would go well with either traditional or mod holiday decor.

Not on a Budget

• Neiman-Marcus--ABSOLUTELY the best and most beautiful serveware in styles from traditional to mod and whimsical if you can afford it
• Pottery Barn
• Williams-Sonoma
• Crate & Barrel
• Sur La Table--And if you absolutely must use disposables at your gathering, their bamboo plates are a lovely golden color and will look wonderful as well as being eco friendly
• Department stores--They mark down right before Christmas, so you can pick up some great pieces at great prices

In our experience the mass retailers' serveware quality is not very durable, so we don't recommend it as it's a waste of money if it won't last at least a few years without breaking.  In fact, the IKEA serveware is more reliable and often less expensive than that of the mass retailers like Target and Wal-Mart.

One fell swoop to distinctive tableware for your gathering

To save time, check out websites and note what you like, then head to the store(s) and check out the sales table-you might find something you like better!

Then, armed with your new stylish serveware, you're ready to make your holiday gathering distinctive.

Enjoy.

Best wishes for a beautiful, delicious, and magical Christmas from all of us,

Kristina

Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com