COME TOGETHER

When throwing a dinner party, the table should be the heart of the evening and the centre of the conversation.

So it’s important that it be topped with all the essentials as soon as your guests arrive so you can settle in at the table and enjoy your evening. From handmade table runners to glistening candlesticks, here is the tableware that makes every occasion special…

DINNER IS SERVED

Whether you go for a slow-roasted centrepiece, an extra-special seafood dish or a spicy curry with all the sides, make hosting a breeze with a one-pot dish. The Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Oval Casserole dish makes for a pretty presentation on the table.

SET THE SCENE

Table runners are a fabulous way to up your dining table’s ante. Use alone on a bare table for a relaxed, rustic feel or layer with place mats to add dimension by mixing colours, patterns and textures.

THE RULE OF 3

When it comes to selecting glassware for the dinner table, follow the rule of 3. Displaying items in odd numbers is more visually appealing to the human eye, not to mention it offers choice to your guests. A stemless wine glass like this set from LSA International plays with height while the Ripple Long Drink Glasses from Ferm Living add interesting texture.

Treat your guests to a beautifully set table.

SET THE TABLE: