From breakfast to dinner: find your perfect plates at Cookinglife

A good plate is more than just a base for your meal – it’s the foundation of your table setting, the framing of your dish, and often the first impression your guests receive. Whether you eat daily with your family, host a festive dinner, or slowly want to expand your dinnerware: at Cookinglife, you will find a plate for every dish, every moment, and every style.

Where can you find plates in our webshop?

Our plates page is part of the Dinnerware category and is also an important part of For the Table. Here you will find everything for a complete table setting – from plates and bowls to serving accessories.

What types of plates are there?

Within the plates collection at Cookinglife, you will find an enormous diversity. Each plate is tailored to a specific use:

Dinner Plates – The base for every main course. Large size, sturdy, and often the centerpiece of your dinnerware.
Breakfast Plates – Slightly smaller, handy for toast, fruit, or a lunch salad.
Deep Plates – Essential for soup, pasta, curry, or stew.
Dessert and Cake Plates – Elegant in size, often decorative, and perfect for cake, cheese, or petit fours.
Under Plates – Not used for eating, but placed under your dinner plate for a luxurious look.
Pizza Plates – Large, round, and flat, specially for Italian evenings.
Gourmet Plates – With compartments, ideal for gourmet or fondue: everything neatly separated.

What material do you choose – and why?

The material of your plate not only determines the appearance but also the ease of use:

Porcelain – Elegant, thin, and light, often white. Can go in the dishwasher and microwave. Popular in restaurants due to its strength and appearance.
Ceramics – Slightly thicker and sturdier, often with unique glazes. Each piece is often slightly different. Suitable for everyday use, with a handcrafted look.
Stoneware – Heavier and rustic, sometimes more sensitive to impacts, but very beautiful in country settings.
Glass – Modern and often decorative. Note: some glass plates are less suitable for the microwave or dishwasher.

Not sure what suits you best? Combine materials for a playful look, or choose one style for a sleek whole.

Combining, stacking, and varying

A good plate collection is built in layers: dinner plates, breakfast plates, deep plates, and smaller plates provide variety on the table and are practical to use. Mix shapes such as round and square plates or play with colors. If you want unity, choose a dinnerware set in which all elements are perfectly coordinated.

For every style a brand

Brands add atmosphere and quality to your table:

Bitz – Sturdy ceramics with deep colors and reactive glaze, from Scandinavia.
Cosy & Trendy – Accessible styles for everyday use.
ASA Selection – Clean lines and minimalism, ideal for modern dining.

Maintenance tips for your plates

- Porcelain and many ceramics can go in the dishwasher, but always check the label.
- Stoneware is best washed by hand, especially with vintage glazes.
- When stacking, use napkins or coasters to prevent scratches.

Complete your table setting

Plates are just the beginning. Complete your table with matching cutlery, glasses, and atmospheric table textiles. Don’t forget our collection of bowls and dishes for side dishes and salads.

Your perfect plates at Cookinglife

Ready to elevate your dining table? Whether you are looking for white classics, colorful ceramics, or a modern dinnerware set: in our collection, you will find everything to make every meal special. Get inspired and create your own dinnerware.