Ceramic Bowl Set

Four ceramic bowls, 4.5 inches across. Small bowls are the most overlooked pieces in a kitchen and the ones that get used constantly once you have them — olives, dipping sauce, a salted snack, prepped garlic and chilli waiting beside the hob.

Four is the number that makes them useful. One or two small bowls sit in a cupboard; a set of four means there's always a clean one, and they come out together as part of a table rather than singly as an afterthought.

Why you'll love it

• The size you reach for — 4.5 inch suits sauces, snacks and prep.
• Four to a set — enough to actually get used.
• Prep or serve — mise en place by the hob, or dips on the table.
• Stack small — takes almost no cupboard space.

Details

• Material: glazed ceramic
• Size: 4.5 in diameter · set of 4
• Ideal for: dips, sauces, olives, snacks, prepped ingredients

Keep them where you cook rather than with the dinner service. Small bowls earn their place at the prep stage, and they won't get used if they're behind the plates.