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Gifts for The Host | Serveware, Platters & Dinnerware

Serveware and tableware for the person who's always having people over.

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Nova Classic Square Plate 17 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za
Nova Classic Square Plate 17 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za

Nova Classic Square Plate 17 cm Set of 6

R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00
R 289.00 - R 289.00
R 289.00

White square plates from Nova Classic replace odd plates pulled from three different sets, this one built for modern, angular plating at 17 cm. Mad...

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Nova Craft Nova Rain Black Apex Dip Bowl Set 7x5cm Set of 6 - Bowls - Lighting.co.za
Nova Craft Nova Rain Black Apex Dip Bowl Set 7x5cm Set of 6 - Bowls - Lighting.co.za

Nova Craft Nova Rain Black Apex Dip Bowl Set 7x5cm Set of 6

R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00
R 269.00 - R 269.00
R 269.00

7x5cm is the size of this Black Nova Rain dip bowl, built for sauces and condiments beside the main plate and sold as a set of 6. Made from vitrifi...

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Nova Craft Nova Rain White Apex Dip Bowl Set 7x5cm Set of 6 - Bowls - Lighting.co.za
Nova Craft Nova Rain White Apex Dip Bowl Set 7x5cm Set of 6 - Bowls - Lighting.co.za

Nova Craft Nova Rain White Apex Dip Bowl Set 7x5cm Set of 6

R 259.00 - R 259.00
R 259.00
R 259.00 - R 259.00
R 259.00

White styling defines this 7x5cm dip bowl from Nova Rain, shaped for sauces and condiments beside the main plate. Crafted in vitrified crockery, eq...

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Nova Classic Side Plate 20 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za
Nova Classic Side Plate 20 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za

Nova Classic Side Plate 20 cm Set of 6

R 259.00 - R 259.00
R 259.00
R 259.00 - R 259.00
R 259.00

At 20 cm, the White side plate in the Nova Classic range is shaped specifically for bread, starters and side portions. Finished in professional hos...

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Nova Classic Coupe Plate 19 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za
Nova Classic Coupe Plate 19 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za

Nova Classic Coupe Plate 19 cm Set of 6

R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00

Nova Classic's White finish runs through this 19 cm coupe plate, made for contemporary, rimless plating. Made from professional hospitality-grade c...

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Cilio Soft Cheese Knife - 28 cm - Cheese Knives - Lighting.co.za

Cilio Soft Cheese Knife - 28 cm

R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 249.00
R 249.00 - R 249.00
R 249.00

Holes along the blade stop cheese sticking on the Cilio Soft Cheese Knife 28cm, premium stainless steel resistant to corrosion. An oak wood handle ...

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Cilio Cheese Knife - Cheese Knives - Lighting.co.za

Cilio Cheese Knife

R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 239.00
R 239.00 - R 239.00
R 239.00

A narrow blade minimises sticking on the Cilio Cheese Knife, stainless steel that retains its edge over time. An oak wood handle gives a comfortabl...

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Ariane Seon Ivory Oval Dish 18 cm Set of 3 - Lighting.co.za
Ariane Seon Ivory Oval Dish 18 cm Set of 3 - Lighting.co.za

Ariane Seon Ivory Oval Dish 18 cm Set of 3

R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00

Fitting the Ariane Seon Ivory range's understated ivory simplicity built for everyday refinement onto a 18 cm oval dish takes a different silhouett...

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Nicolson Russell Kintsugi Black or White Dinner Small Bowl - Lighting.co.za
Nicolson Russell Kintsugi Black or White Dinner Small Bowl - Lighting.co.za

Nicolson Russell Kintsugi Black or White Dinner Small Bowl

R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00
R 229.00 - R 229.00
R 229.00

A small bowl still carries the full Kintsugi philosophy at Nicolson Russell, this fine bone china piece finished by hand in real gold lacquer over ...

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Nova Classic Side Plate 17 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za
Nova Classic Side Plate 17 cm Set of 6 - Plates - Lighting.co.za

Nova Classic Side Plate 17 cm Set of 6

R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00

At 17 cm, the White side plate in the Nova Classic range is shaped specifically for bread, starters and side portions. It's produced in professiona...

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Dreamfarm 23cm Knibble Lite Cheese Knife - Cheese Knives - Lighting.co.za
Dreamfarm 23cm Knibble Lite Cheese Knife - Cheese Knives - Lighting.co.za

Dreamfarm 23cm Knibble Lite Cheese Knife

R 0.00 - R 0.00
R 0.00
R 199.00
R 199.00 - R 199.00
R 199.00

A barbed blade design creates air pockets that stop cheese sticking on the Dreamfarm Knibble Lite, stainless steel forks that stay within the blade...

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Nova Classic Rice Bowl 10 cm Set of 6 - Bowls - Lighting.co.za
Nova Classic Rice Bowl 10 cm Set of 6 - Bowls - Lighting.co.za

Nova Classic Rice Bowl 10 cm Set of 6

R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00
R 189.00 - R 189.00
R 189.00

At 10 cm, this White rice bowl from Nova Classic is sized specifically for individual rice portions. Formed from professional hospitality-grade cro...

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Andre Verdier Cheese Knife - Bread Knife - Lighting.co.za
Andre Verdier Cheese Knife - Bread Knife - Lighting.co.za

Andre Verdier Cheese Knife

R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00
R 179.00 - R 179.00
R 179.00

Over 150 years of French cutlery craftsmanship stand behind the Andre Verdier Laguiole Large Cheese Knife, made near Thiers, the historic capital o...

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Nova Basic Round Bowl 15 cm Set of 6 - Lighting.co.za
Nova Basic Round Bowl 15 cm Set of 6 - Lighting.co.za

Nova Basic Round Bowl 15 cm Set of 6

R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00
R 169.00 - R 169.00
R 169.00

A round bowl needs different proportions to a plate, and at 15 cm the Nova Basic version is a simple, versatile round bowl shaped for everyday hosp...

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Zassenhaus Handle Serving Board Slate - Lighting.co.za
Zassenhaus Handle Serving Board Slate - Lighting.co.za

Zassenhaus Handle Serving Board Slate

R 109.00 - R 109.00
R 109.00
R 109.00 - R 109.00
R 109.00

Natural slate gives the Zassenhaus Handle Serving Board a cool, hygienic surface on both sides, one for everyday food prep and the other kept clean...

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Tiara PVC Woven Placemat 30x45cm - Placemat - Lighting.co.za
Tiara PVC Woven Placemat 30x45cm - Placemat - Lighting.co.za

Tiara PVC Woven Placemat 30x45cm

R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00
R 89.00 - R 89.00
R 89.00

Woven PVC rather than fabric gives the Tiara Placemat its heat and stain resistance, a 30 x 45cm mat available across six colourways from Gala Blac...

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Host

What's a good gift for someone who loves to entertain?

A serving platter, a set of napkin rings, or a cheese knife set all make thoughtful gifts for a host, adding polish to the table without being overly formal.

What's the difference between buffetware and dinnerware?

Buffetware is designed for serving and displaying food at a spread or self-serve table, while dinnerware refers to the plates, bowls and settings used at each place.

Is a platter a versatile gift for a host?

Yes, a good platter works for cheese boards, starters or desserts, making it one of the more flexible serveware gifts available.

Can I order The Host gifts online in South Africa?

Yes, The Host gifts are stocked online at Lighting.co.za, with delivery available across South Africa.

What's a good gift to pair with a set of napkin rings?

Placemats or a matching platter pair well with napkin rings, building toward a coordinated table setting as a larger gift.

Do you stock cheese knives as part of this collection?

Yes, cheese knives are included, a practical gift for anyone who hosts cheese boards or platters regularly.

Are dinnerware sets sold with matching pieces?

This varies by product, so check the individual listing at Lighting.co.za to confirm what's included in a specific set.

Do you deliver The Host gifts nationwide across South Africa?

Yes, The Host gifts ship nationwide across South Africa.

The Host

At Lighting.co.za, shop for the host who's always got people around the table. This collection brings together platters, buffetware, dinnerware, napkin rings, placemats and cheese knives, the pieces that make entertaining feel effortless.

Whether they're setting a formal table or laying out a casual spread, these gifts help a natural host do what they do best, with nationwide delivery across South Africa.

Lighting.co.za is a leading South African online lighting and décor store, also offering curated home, kitchen and lifestyle essentials for stylish, contemporary living, with nationwide delivery across South Africa.

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