Choosing from the Vast Range of Crockery

Whether you run a catering business or are simply stocking your own kitchen, one thing you will need to do is choose the crockery you will be using. While this seems as though it would be simple, it can get quite complex because of the vast range of crockery available on the market today.

Crockery is made to be quite durable. You would have to try very hard to break it. It can typically be used in the dishwasher and is strong enough for every day use. Some fancier types of crockery, like china, are slightly less durable, but still stand the test of time if used properly. Crockery is cheaper than stoneware but still durable. It also comes in a wide range of serving pieces and styles.

First, you must decide on the use of the crockery you will have. Do you need crockery to be used a place settings, or are you in the market for serving ware? Both are available. Do you want your place settings and serving ware to match, or is this not important to you? Answering these questions will help you narrow down your options at the beginning.

Next you must decide on the type of crockery you need. These include terra cotta, Victorian majolica, faience, creamware, raku, delftware and tin-glazed pottery.

Of these, creamware has one of the longest and richest histories. This type of crockery gained notoriety in England when Wedgewood started producing it and improving the production process. Over time, Wedgewood created creamware in a variety of colours. The company’s blue creamware, named “pearl ware,” garnered quite a following. In fact, Wedgwood’s creamware was so popular that it even was used by Catherine the Great and Queen Victoria. Today, original Wedgeoods bring high prices at auctions around the world.

Delftware is another decorative crockery option. This crockery, which originated in the Netherlands, features a white background with blue decorations created by metal oxides. The style of a piece of delftware points to the region where it was created.

Once you have chosen the style of crockery you want, you will need to choose the individual pieces you need. Crockery serving ware comes in a wide range of pieces, including gravy bowls, serving bowls, serving platters, condiment bowls, pitchers, and much more. Choose the pieces you see yourself using regularly.

Finally, do not forget about the crock pot, yet another type of crockery. A crock pot has a heating element surrounding a piece of crockery. Sometimes called a crockery cooker, a crock pot is used to cook foods that cook better without large amounts of water, such as most meats. With a crock pot, you can seal in the flavour of these foods by cooking them at a low temperature for many hours. This allows the busy housewife to put the ingredients, sometimes five or fewer ingredients, in the crock pot before leaving for the day’s activities. At dinnertime, the food is ready and waiting to be eaten. Always check to ensure that the food is at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit before eating. This is just one example of the many ways crockery in your home can make life much simpler.

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