Posted by Chris Randle on 2nd Nov 2019
Would Any Dining Table Be Complete Without a Butter Dish?
Perhaps the butter dish is a symbol? A symbol of the dining room experience where people come together to add a dollop of butter to their Brussel sprouts, or lather a little on their crackers as they indulge in a cheese and port evening with friends. It might be for those jacket potatoes we have with fiery chilly on bonfire night, or for those family breakfasts where we consume buttery toast together because we all have a few days off work and like to wake up and ease into a substantial brunch.
Whatever the reason the butter dish is a slice of British charm that no table can be without. A relatively silent addition to the array of food but a staple of our dining experience.
In homage to the tradition of the autumn/winter butter dish buying frenzy...here are our top ten picks. Enjoy!
The Pride of Place range is one of our most popular and this butter dish has been flying out in white. It is also available in a cool grey. A simple yet elegant range of ceramics that suits most interior decor. The glazed ceramic makes it a long lasting high quality product and is produced by T&G Woodware Ltd who are a British brand.
A much more niche item, the ocean range brings a little of the outdoors into the dining area. This is perfect for sea lovers or anyone who would like to bring a little colour and vibrancy into their homes. Another T&G Woodware Ltd creation and also winners of the kitchen and dining category in the Gift of the Year 2019 with their 'Ocean' range. A glazed ceramic finish, and only suitable for handwash, it is a sustainable and traditional piece with plenty of character.
This makes a lovely gift for anyone who appreciates wildlife or subscribes to fresh air, rambling and fine views. The Leonardo collection captures iconic scenes featuring Britain's wildlife. This stag butter dish is elegant with a slender design that really offsets the landscape imagery. A beautiful scene of a stag on the moors presented in the finest quality. The Leonardo Collection was first established in 1971 and is rightly a recognised brand around the world.
A wonderfully stylish butter dish from the renowned brand of KitchenCraft. The 'Living Nostalgia Range' has really captured the vintage look and feel. The dish transports you back and is built to last. A high quality, functional piece that is just nice to look at. Its simplicity means it will go with any decor or tableware setup. KitchenCraft have designed a display piece that is my favourite pick of the butter dishes we have on sale.
Cornishware needs very little introduction. The iconic blue and white stripe (also available in red and white stripe) has been part of the British way of life since 1926! They combine sturdy construction with a colourful design to produce a winning butter dish. It is made from stoneware so it will certainly last for years to come, and is also dishwasher proof. The range includes tableware, food storage, mugs, cups and breakfast-ware if you fancy collecting the whole lot!
A really rustic cottage style butter dish. It has a lovely homely feel about it, perfect for butter, the condiment that goes hand in hand with rustic cooking. The wooden lid is a nice feature on top of the glazed ceramic body in creme with silver flecks.
A striking large navy blue butter dish from the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Kew Richmond range by Creative Tops is a real centrepiece. It is elegant, colourful and perfectly shaped for maximum aesthetics. A strong ceramic base makes it stable and the contoured lid keeps your butter fresh every time!
A lovely piece from Kitchencraft - the pastel stripes give it a warmth and a design that can tie in with a number of colour schemes. It is part of their Classic Collection and features a snug beechwood lid that gives it a homely and cottage kitchen feel. Keep your butter at just the right temperature for easy spreading.
A clean design for a sophisticated butter dish that will go with any decor or tableware theme. A smooth ridge prevents sliding when slicing the butter. The Emile Henry range is produced in the southern region of Burgundy, France. They combine quality with technical skill to produce truly exquisite pieces.
10. Diamond Patterned City Ceramics Butter Dish
A wildcard for our final butter dish that offers a square design. This T&G City ceramics offering combines soft greys in a diamond pattern for a stylish piece. The geometric pattern is bang on trend and an ideal addition to any modern home. At 12.5cm across it is ample enough in size to hold your butter, keeping it fresh while not in use.
Those are our eclectic mix of butter dishes. There should be a variety to suit every household. Have a fantastic season and don't forget to check out our other blogs for some top tips on what to buy your loved ones this Christmas.
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Pride of Place Butter Dish in White
The Pride of Place range is one of our most popular and this butter dish has been flying out in white. It is also available in a cool grey. A simple yet elegant range of ceramics that suits most interior decor. The glazed ceramic makes it a long lasting high quality product and is produced by T&G Woodware Ltd who are a British brand.
2. Turquoise Ocean Range Butter Dish with Lid
A much more niche item, the ocean range brings a little of the outdoors into the dining area. This is perfect for sea lovers or anyone who would like to bring a little colour and vibrancy into their homes. Another T&G Woodware Ltd creation and also winners of the kitchen and dining category in the Gift of the Year 2019 with their 'Ocean' range. A glazed ceramic finish, and only suitable for handwash, it is a sustainable and traditional piece with plenty of character.
3. British Wildlife Stag Covered Butter Dish
This makes a lovely gift for anyone who appreciates wildlife or subscribes to fresh air, rambling and fine views. The Leonardo collection captures iconic scenes featuring Britain's wildlife. This stag butter dish is elegant with a slender design that really offsets the landscape imagery. A beautiful scene of a stag on the moors presented in the finest quality. The Leonardo Collection was first established in 1971 and is rightly a recognised brand around the world.
4. Enamel Vintage Style Butter Dish
A wonderfully stylish butter dish from the renowned brand of KitchenCraft. The 'Living Nostalgia Range' has really captured the vintage look and feel. The dish transports you back and is built to last. A high quality, functional piece that is just nice to look at. Its simplicity means it will go with any decor or tableware setup. KitchenCraft have designed a display piece that is my favourite pick of the butter dishes we have on sale.
5. Cornishware Blue & White Stripe Butter Bow with Lid
Cornishware needs very little introduction. The iconic blue and white stripe (also available in red and white stripe) has been part of the British way of life since 1926! They combine sturdy construction with a colourful design to produce a winning butter dish. It is made from stoneware so it will certainly last for years to come, and is also dishwasher proof. The range includes tableware, food storage, mugs, cups and breakfast-ware if you fancy collecting the whole lot!
6. Farmhouse Butter Dish with Lid
A really rustic cottage style butter dish. It has a lovely homely feel about it, perfect for butter, the condiment that goes hand in hand with rustic cooking. The wooden lid is a nice feature on top of the glazed ceramic body in creme with silver flecks.
7. Royal Botanic Gardens Butter Dish
A striking large navy blue butter dish from the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Kew Richmond range by Creative Tops is a real centrepiece. It is elegant, colourful and perfectly shaped for maximum aesthetics. A strong ceramic base makes it stable and the contoured lid keeps your butter fresh every time!
8. Striped Ceramic Butter Dish
A lovely piece from Kitchencraft - the pastel stripes give it a warmth and a design that can tie in with a number of colour schemes. It is part of their Classic Collection and features a snug beechwood lid that gives it a homely and cottage kitchen feel. Keep your butter at just the right temperature for easy spreading.
9. Emile Henry Cream Butter Dish
A clean design for a sophisticated butter dish that will go with any decor or tableware theme. A smooth ridge prevents sliding when slicing the butter. The Emile Henry range is produced in the southern region of Burgundy, France. They combine quality with technical skill to produce truly exquisite pieces.
10. Diamond Patterned City Ceramics Butter Dish
A wildcard for our final butter dish that offers a square design. This T&G City ceramics offering combines soft greys in a diamond pattern for a stylish piece. The geometric pattern is bang on trend and an ideal addition to any modern home. At 12.5cm across it is ample enough in size to hold your butter, keeping it fresh while not in use.
Those are our eclectic mix of butter dishes. There should be a variety to suit every household. Have a fantastic season and don't forget to check out our other blogs for some top tips on what to buy your loved ones this Christmas.