How to choose the right cutlery set for your meals

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At a large reception, where all the family and friends gather for a convivial meal, the table setting is just as important as the recipe on the plates. To create a table worthy of the occasion, it's important not to neglect the quality of the cutlery. The most effective way of providing elegant, long-lasting cutlery is to use household cutlery.

At KnifeLeader.eu, we offer you a wide selection of cutlery sets, from the most affordable to the most top-of-the-range, to help you embellish your table settings. But what is a menagere, you may ask? It's a box in which all the cutlery that goes to make up a complete menu is carefully coordinated: table knives, table forks, soup spoons and dessert spoons.

Menagere cutlery comes in a wide range of models to match every table and every style of crockery. They also make a great gift idea, especially for a loved one who is moving in.

Choosing the right cutlery: a matter of size and material

There are two fundamental questions you need to ask yourself when choosing the most appropriate cutlery set. The first concerns the number of guests you will be entertaining. Are you a fan of huge tables with all the members of the family, or are you more used to enjoying meals in small groups? At the same time, what type of cutlery would you like to present to your guests? While shiny cutlery is the most common, dark pieces are also often in the limelight. Some people prefer monobloc cutlery, i.e. cut from a single piece of steel, while others like the handle to be developed for a better grip.

The stainless-steel cutlery set: an unbeatable guarantee of brilliance and durability!

We can't recommend stainless steel cookware enough! Stainless steel is a material with particularly advantageous properties, most commonly found in two forms: 18/10 stainless steel and 18/0 stainless steel. 18/10 stainless steel is an alloy containing 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The chromium is responsible for the steel's extreme resistance to corrosion, while the nickel guarantees its brilliance and shine. This combination gives 18/10 stainless steel cutlery all the qualities you need for regular use on your dining table, without the weight of years damaging it! In addition to its resistance to rust, 18/10 stainless steel defends itself admirably against shocks, prevents the proliferation of bacteria on its surface, and is very easy to maintain. Dishwasher-safe, 18/10 stainless steel cutlery retains its shine after repeated use and washing. The 18/10 stainless steel cutlery set combines exemplary durability with a certain elegance, to accompany your meals with flawless reliability for many years to come.

The ideal number of place settings in a household: 24 or 48?

The choice of your future cutlery set depends first and foremost on the volume of cutlery you need. If the cutlery set is to be used to renew your everyday cutlery, it's best to opt for a 24-piece cutlery set. This is made up of six of the four essential pieces of cutlery (knives, forks, soup spoons and dessert spoons). In principle, it is designed to accommodate meals for six people. You can use it for your usual meals or for small gatherings. With the 24 place setting, you'll have high-quality cutlery to take with you from day to day! The 48 cutlery set includes twelve pieces of each of the above cutlery sets. This means you can cover meals for twelve people. The 48-piece cutlery set will enhance your table when you're entertaining. If you have more than twelve guests, there's nothing to stop you from combining your cutlery set with a second 24-piece cutlery set. Events for between 19 and 24 people will require a second large-format minnow.

Among the best-known models, this is the benchmark. Check it out on our site! 18/0 stainless steel has exactly the same characteristics as its 18/10 cousin, except that it contains zero nickel. This means that cutlery made from 18/0 is slightly less brilliant and shiny, but still offers great advantages in terms of durability and corrosion resistance. If metallic colours aren't your cup of tea, you can opt for a matt black or gold minnow, which will also look great at the dinner table. The best way to select your minnow is to look at the crockery you have (contemporary, vintage, traditional...) and try to imagine how it would look with the different cutlery on offer. On KnifeLeader.eu, you'll find several brands renowned for the quality of their cutlery, including Amefa and Bugatti.