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cake platter
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Cake platters should be set when you intend on displaying the cake before service. |
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coffee urn
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Brought out for presentation during coffee and tea service when dessert is served. An essential for other occasions such as afternoon teas and garden parties and similar events. It is important for both causal and formal dinnerware sets. |
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covered casserole
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Not as important to a china service as it is to everyday dishware use. However, an elegant addition to your china service, you will find it has versatility as a service piece for other foods in a buffet style dinner. |
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creamer
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Although listed as an additional item, the creamer is an essential piece for coffee service, dessert service, or afternoon tea services whether formal or casual. |
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decorative pie plate
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Decorative pie plates should be set when you intend on displaying the pie before service, also specialty plates work well as décor around the holidays. |
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Gravy boat and stand
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Still considered part of the American service because of the traditional serving of Turkey or Roast on holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving and should be set if serving such dishes. Only used on limited occasions. |
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platter
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Although an important part of the service setting for casual and formal dinnerware, the platter should not be set in a formal table setting unless buffet style service is planned. Regardless of how it is set, it is nonetheless an important piece for the presentation of the meal before it is served to the guest. |
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salad bowl
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Used in both casual and formal dining settings, the salad bowl is primarily used to serve tossed green salads in a buffet-type setting. Convenient for kitchen to table service. |
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Serving bowl
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The serving bowl is used in a formal setting only as decoration for the dish or set if the meal is buffet style. It has greater function as a part of a casual dinnerware setting for everyday use. |
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serving tray
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The serving tray is used in a formal setting for service of the dishes or as a dessert, bread, coffee, or tea service. Used heavily in formal dining settings, but less so in casual dining atmospheres. |
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soup tureen
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Relatively limited in use, the soup tureen should be set only if soup is served buffet style. It is usually not set upon a formal dining table for decorative purposes if the dinner is not buffet style. |
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Sugar bowl
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An essential piece to have when serving coffee, dessert or afternoon tea. Good for both casual and formal occasions. |
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Tea pot
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Usually brought out for presentation during coffee and tea service with dessert. An essential for other occasions such as afternoon teas and garden parties and similar events, both formal or casual. |
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