Van Kempen & Begeer Cutlery Set Perlé - Stainless Steel - 72-piece / 12 persons

You've set the table, the candles are lit, and the first course is ready. The cutlery you lay down deserves to be more than just silver-coloured metal - it deserves a story. The Van Kempen & Begeer Cutlery Set Perlé has that story. For over two centuries, the pearl edge along the handle has been an iconic detail in Dutch silver craftsmanship, and now that heritage is on your table. For 12 people. 72 pieces. Nothing more needed.

Why the Perlé set transforms your table into a memory

Cutlery is the most touched object at the table - and at the same time the most underestimated. With the Perlé set from Van Kempen & Begeer, you choose a piece of craftsmanship that your guests will unconsciously notice: that subtle edge of small beads along the handle, which catches the candlelight and makes your table sparkle. Small detail, big effect.

• The pearl edge catches the light - The characteristic bead edge along the handle is no coincidence. Dutch silversmiths added this detail as early as the 18th century to smooth table silver. On your table, it does the same: it subtly sparkles and elevates the atmosphere without you having to do anything.
• Complete set for 12 people - No half measures. Dinner spoons, dinner knives, dinner forks, teaspoons, dessert forks, and dessert knives - 12 of each. You are ready for an elaborate dinner, a festive family weekend, or a table full of friends.
• Light in hand, strong in use - The knives have a hollow handle: a hollow grip that distributes the weight and keeps the knife perfectly balanced. You notice it immediately the first time you pick it up.
• Simply dishwasher safe - After dessert, you don't have to worry. The set is made of 18/10 stainless steel and can simply go in the dishwasher. After the meal, you are quickly done, so you can enjoy the company longer.
• Always expandable - Are you getting more guests? Individual cutlery and refill sets from the same Perlé collection are available, so you can effortlessly expand your set.

A pearl edge with a history - and a reason

Perlé means 'pearl' in French, and the name is no marketing trick. The edge of small beads along the handle is a detail that Dutch silversmiths introduced in the 18th century to otherwise smooth Dutch cutlery. It was a nod to luxury and craftsmanship at the same time: decorative, but also functional in the grip it provides to your hand.

Van Kempen & Begeer - one of the oldest and most renowned Dutch cutlery and silver brands - preserves that tradition and translates it into modern stainless steel. The result is cutlery that looks like the table silver of yesteryear but has the practical advantages of today: rust-free, high-gloss, and ready for daily use. This is not cutlery to keep for 'special occasions'. This is cutlery to use.

18/10 stainless steel: why that number matters

On the packaging, it simply states: 18/10 stainless steel. But what does that mean? The numbers refer to the composition: 18% chromium and 10% nickel. Chromium provides rust-free protection. Nickel gives the material its characteristic shine and hardness. Together, they form an alloy that is resistant to acids in food, moisture, and the daily wear and tear of the dishwasher.

This is the standard in quality cutlery - and exactly why Van Kempen & Begeer consciously chooses this. Not a cheap alternative, but material that retains its shine for years. Want the set to stay beautiful for even longer? Wash it by hand or dry the cutlery immediately after washing. This way, the high-gloss finish remains impeccable - even after hundreds of dining moments.

💡 Tip from Cookinglife: Place the knives with the handle towards the edge of the table and the blade towards the plate - this way, the pearl edge looks its best and your guests immediately get acquainted with that special detail. For an even warmer atmosphere: combine the Perlé set with linen napkins and candlelight. Those beads along the handle will do the rest.

Delivered in an elegant gift box

The Perlé set does not come in a plastic bag or an anonymous box. Van Kempen & Begeer delivers the complete 72-piece set in an elegant gift box - gift-ready and presentable. Whether you purchase it for yourself or as a wedding gift, anniversary gift, or festive present: the box makes the first impression already.

Specifications

• Collection: Perlé
• Brand: Van Kempen & Begeer
• Type: Cutlery set
• Material: Stainless Steel - 18/10
• Finish: High-gloss
• Colour: Silver
• Number of pieces: 72
• Number of persons: 12
• Dishwasher safe: Yes

In the package

• 12 dinner spoons
• 12 dinner knives (with hollow handle)
• 12 dinner forks
• 12 teaspoons
• 12 dessert forks
• 12 dessert knives
• Elegant gift box

The Van Kempen & Begeer Cutlery Set Perlé is the answer to a table that wants to be more than functional. It is cutlery with character, with history, and with the daily reliability you can expect from quality stainless steel. Set it on your table - and taste the difference with the first bite.