Ginkgo International Le Prix 4-Piece Stainless Steel Hostess Serving Set, Bright Blue

Over the years I have inherited lots of antique kitchen and dining wares. The problem with gathering up stuff you inherit is that most everything is a mismatch. I have a sterling silver serving set that is missing the ladle. Another serving set that is missing the big fork. And completely mismatched plates.After serving up a big dinner for family I was embarrassed that I didn't have a single set of serving utensils for a complete meal at the table. So, I bought this set. It is inexpensive, sturdy, and being white it matches with any of the plates and china that I have. Being stainless steel, they don't tarnish and are easy to clean. No more getting out the silver polish to serve.

This product, which matches Ginkgo's 20-piece tableware set, is of similar design and very good quality (compared to most other low to reasonable cost casual utensil sets). The four pieces cover most table serving needs attractively and efficiently. The finish appears to be durable, design and quality of construction very good, and quality control by Ginkgo seems to be higher than many other companies that have products or components of products made in China... and finding items that are not manufactured in China is virtually impossible these days (we've tried repeatedly). The only caveat I would emphasize is Do NOT wash ANY flatware in an Automatic Dishwasher; do them by hand except in highly unusual emergencies, and afterward take extra steps to dry and polish them thoroughly to prevent stains an tarnish. Cared for properly I would expect both the Ginkgo 20-piece set and 4-piece server set to last and look good for a long time.

This set is heavy and well made. The red is vibrant and after washing several times still looks new.Contrast that to the norse version by same company and that I can't see that set lasting long at all.

The blue set is very nice looking and each piece has the right amount of heft. They feel solid and balanced to hold and use. Overall seem like quality, except one fork fell apart at the rivets (outside of return window...we'll see if company reads this). They are easy to clean, and the handles don't hold water, even after soaking.Wish I could buy more of the full sized forks. The cocktail forks are very small, but we like them anyway.Would add a star had the fork not fallen apart (never dropped).We bought the hostess set too and it matches perfectly.

love how pretty these and their flatware mates are. BUT! I cook a lot, and often use my tableware to taste with, or stir a sauce with, etc. I have the red ones, and the number one issue is, these babies fade with heat. I now have white or pink sidewalls on many. So, there is that.

I love this color (navy) as my dishes have a ring of blue of the same color on them. Started out years ago with a different brand,found some at another retailer but over the years the blue has faded. So off on the quest for replacements. Will see how these hold upas we now live in an area with hard water (although we have a water softener) but the dishwasher dulled the shine on many of my pewteritems and can't retrieve it. Too soon to see if that occurs with the handles on this set...like the weight,design and finish on thisflatware but will need to be buying more if they hold up.

Good going in and out of the dishwasher please make teaspoons bigger, please add grapefruit spoons

Nice quality, I hap purchased a set a few years ago and wanted to add to my current set for serving. The are great to have extra serving pieces on hand for larger meals.