Tableware Blog

Due to spiralling business costs this last year we have reduced the frequency of our packaging and dispatch days from daily to twice weekly. It can be up to 4 working days before your order is dispatched and 10 working days during busy periods such as Christmas.  For UK orders our last dispatch day before Christmas is Friday 20th December 2024. While we will endeavour to dispatch all outstanding orders on this day. we are unable to guarantee any orders placed after midnight on Sunday 8th December 2024.  All European, US and Canadian orders for Christmas should be placed by midnight Sunday 1st...

As one of the original tableware replacement services, with over 30 years in the business, we have seen a few changes in the used tableware marketplace.  The mid to late 90s saw massive growth in the Internet for business, and with our first website we were transformed from a market and fair based business, to an online one, servicing the entire world.  In 1999 eBay UK launched having taken the US by storm and so began our journey into e-commerce, culminating in our ability to take payment via our own website in the early 2000s. Fast forward another decade or...

It is doubtful that when Jesse Carter bought up a broken down pottery site in Poole, Dorset in 1873, he had any idea of the impact this would have on the future of UK pottery. In the early years the business was tough and concentrated on architectural ceramics but also became well know for the quality and design of its production of decorative tiling. By the 1920's, now under the direction of Jesse's son Owen Carter, the pottery had become established in the production of innovative and colourful ceramics. In 1921, two established designers John Adams and Harold Stabler joined the Carter family business...

Have you ever wondered what bowls or plates pampered, dare we say posh, dogs eat from? Well, get ready to be amazed by the extravagant world of canine dining! (Yes, you read that right, we're talking about fancy dog dishes here.) What are the options for pampered pups? When it comes to dining in style, pampered pups have a plethora of options to choose from. From designer ceramic bowls to personalised stainless steel plates, these pups are living the high life. (Who knew dogs could be so bougie?) Do pampered dogs have a preference? Believe it or not, posh dogs do have preferences when it comes...

The tableware industry in the United Kingdom has undergone significant changes over the past 50 years. From advancements in manufacturing techniques to shifts in consumer preferences, the industry has adapted to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market. In this blog post, we will explore the key transformations that have shaped the tableware industry in the UK. 1. Technological Advancements One of the most notable changes in the tableware industry is the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies. With the advent of computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), tableware manufacturers can now create intricate and precise designs with ease....