The ESSENTIAL items for a successful meal ✅
Apart from plates and other standard utensils, various objects are designed specifically both to make our lives easier and to decorate our kitchen or table.
Whether for everyday use, when entertaining guests, or on special occasions like religious holidays, birthdays, or other celebrations, having these excellent utensils will allow you to better enjoy your meal and all the time spent with your guests! 🏆
Want to decorate your table and, above all, take advantage of the practicality of these items to make the most of the moment? Discover in this article the must-have items for your table to better enjoy time spent with loved ones. 🍷
1/ A Corkscrew
Whether it's a manual or electric corkscrew , it's one of the essentials on any proper French table ! 🍷
Indeed, what would a party , a moment with family or friends , or a moment of solitary relaxation be without a good bottle of wine ? But before you can delight your taste buds, you first have to open the bottle! And that's where the quality of your bottle opener comes into play.
Indeed, with a quality corkscrew , you will be able to easily and quickly open your wine bottles and even impress your guests with rare models .
First, there is the classic bottle opener , the T-shaped model which is manual. It requires a little effort but is still effective and authentic .
Next, you can opt for an electric corkscrew , which is much more modern and, above all, easy to use. It requires no effort and opens the bottle in just a few seconds ! ⏱
To better equip your table, you can opt for the rack and pinion bottle opener, also known as the "Charles de Gaulle" model. It allows you to easily open bottles with corks because it requires minimal effort. This is the two-winged model.
Another type of corkscrew is the waiter's corkscrew . This is a multi-purpose tool that allows you to open all types of bottles, just like professional waiters .
And finally, you can opt for the double-bladed corkscrew which allows for easy opening and is suitable for fine wines whose corks you do not want to damage .
2/ A Wine Bottle Holder
Wine bottle holders are now used not only to decorate your table but also to make your tasks much easier .
Indeed, you can choose a bottle holder on which you can place one or two bottles of wine to make your table setting even more sophisticated and elegant, but you can also opt for a pouring model , which will brighten up your service like a real restaurant. 🏅
Some also allow you to keep the bottle cold (ice bucket) throughout the meal, which is very practical for those famous and (endless) family meals! 🍷
3/ A Bottle Opener
It's a must-have and is irreplaceable ! More and more bottle opener models are available on the market today, more practical, modern and mostly multifunctional (allowing you to open wine bottles...).
The aperitif is part of the meal and serves as an introduction; what would it be without a bottle opener to enjoy your favorite beer ! 🍺
From the most basic to the wall-mounted bottle opener and the key holder, the only limit to your choice is your imagination and your desire to impress your guests!
Indeed, there are even bottle opener guns that can project your capsules for the most daring!
4/ Wine bottle corks
Wine stoppers are also essential to preserve your fine wines after the meal, of course, but above all to protect your tablecloth from an unwelcome wine flood!
Especially since there are very aesthetically pleasing stoppers that could perfectly complement your table setting , and others that are more technical (pouring spouts, aerators, and stoppers that create a vacuum) that will impress your guests and, above all, enhance the taste of your wines. 🍷
5/ The shaker
Are you a cocktail enthusiast, or do you want to offer refreshing , homemade drinks to your guests? A shaker is an essential tool. There's truly one for every taste and budget ! 🍸
6/ A bucket and ice tongs
An ice bucket with tongs is another must-have , especially for appetizers or parties . Various models are available in different materials, but glass ice buckets are timeless classics and always a safe bet. 🧊
Beyond its primary function, the ice bucket also plays an essential role in terms of decoration , particularly with the touch of refinement it brings.
7/ The pizza cutter
Let's head over to Italy! 🇮🇹
Do you and your family love pizza? You should always have a pizza cutter on the table to easily and efficiently divide the slices – it's something we too often forget ! 🍕
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As you've seen, there are many items you should have today to enjoy pleasant moments at the table during meals, drinks, or evenings with your loved ones, family, friends, colleagues... 🙂
Not only will they bring modernity and elegance to your table, but they are also very practical and efficient . Opening a bottle, keeping it chilled, or cutting your pizzas will become your favorite tasks with these very useful items! ✅
We obviously think of many other objects that contribute to the quality and final appreciation of a meal such as: the presence of a bread knife, cutlery holders, an aesthetically pleasing folding of napkins and not forgetting all the table decorations (table runner, etc...)
The appreciation of all this is subjective , and we encourage you to think for yourself first and foremost, because there's nothing more pleasant than seeing a beautifully set table and delighted guests ! 🏅
Thank you for reading, and we invite you to visit your specialist tableware shop in France : bontirebouchon.fr 🍷