Better Homes And Gardens Christmas Edition Dessert Plates

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Last Christmas was a flop so, this year, we're going all out. If prettying up your dinner table is top of your to-do list, investing in Christmas plates is a good place to start.

From full-on Christmassy designs that'll instantly up the festive levels, to pared-back options you could use all year round, we've found some great crockery for your table.

Depending on what you'll be serving, it's worth thinking ahead before you buy – will you need dessert plates for Christmas pudding, or side plates for bread rolls? Or are you keen to serve all your food on festive-themed crockery? Think about the functionality of your Christmas plates too. Christmas Day can be hectic, so if you're worried about the cleaning up process then best to stick to dishwasher safe dinnerware.

To suit all your needs, we've picked out a range of options (dinner sets and individual plates), and noted which Christmas plates are dishwasher and microwave-friendly. So, if it's catering for a busy family meal or a Christmas tea party with friends, we've got you covered.

Here's a roundup of our favourite Christmas plates....

Toy's Delight porcelain plate set

Villeroy & Boch selfridges.com

£282.80

This Villeroy & Boch 12-piece set is on the pricier side but we think it's a good one if you are going all out. The hand painted design will look lovely as part of a classic Christmas table spread – we think it has a real nostalgic feel to it – so we'd recommend red and white table linens with a garland centrepiece.

How many in a set? 12 pieces; 4 salad plates, 4 flat plates, 4 deep plates.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? It isn't dishwasher safe, but you can put the plates in the microwave.

Christmas Frosted Pines Side Plates

Sara Miller johnlewis.com

£42.50

We're mesmerised by these fine china side plates by Sara Miller, featuring fir trees, various woodland creatures and a 22-carat gold foil detailing (sorry, you'll need to wash these by hand). Want more? There's a coordinating range at John Lewis, which includes matching mugs and placemats.

How many in a set? 4.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? No.

Hawthorn Berries & Robin Tea Plate

Emma Bridgewater johnlewis.com

£12.95

We're big fans of Emma Bridgewater's Hawthorn Berry range, which includes this festive tea plate. This berries and robin design would look particularly lovely with rustic table decorations – think pine cones and holly sprigs.

How many in a set? Sold individually.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? You can use it in the dishwater on a low temperature cycle, but it isn't microwave safe.

Hawthorn Berries Dinner Plate

Emma Bridgewater johnlewis.com

£19.95

Also part of Emma Bridgewater's Hawthorn Berries collection, this dinner plate is a good bet if you'd prefer a more minimal festive look for your table.

How many in a set? Sold individually.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? You can use it in the dishwater on a low temperature cycle, but it isn't microwave safe.

Christmas Eve China Plate

Seahorse notonthehighstreet.com

£21.95

It's not just your dinner guests who need feeding – Santa and Rudolph deserve a treat too. This personalised Christmas Eve plate is a sweet gift for children that's sure to get them excited for the big day. You could even use it for your own Christmas snacks (once Santa has had his fill, of course).

How many in a set? Sold individually.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? These are dishwasher safe, but there's no details on whether you can use it in the microwave.

12 Days of Christmas Dessert Plate

Nathalie Lete anthropologie.com

US$16.00

We love French artist Nathalie Lete's whimsical, nature-inspired designs for Anthropologie; particularly these dessert plates. The illustrations offer a sideways take on the classic Christmas song. We reckon the 'nine ladies dancing' – depicted by two rather stylish cats – and the 'seven swans a' swimming' plates would work way beyond the festive season.

But if you do want something extra Christmassy, there is a wider festive range including a matching table runner.

How many in a set? Sold individually.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? Yes

Shine Bright Scallop Side Plate

This side plate with a scallop edge is part of Cath Kidston's vintage-inspired Shine Bright collection. We love the pretty tree tableau design but, if you want to mix and match, there's this option featuring a sweet snowy scene. There are lots of bits in the collection, not all of them for the dining room, but our pick is this tablecloth.

How many in a set? Sold individually.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? Yes.

Holly Bright Dinner Set

homeessentials.co.uk

£25.00

Holly is typically associated with Christmas, but we think this minimalist design would suit non-festive events too. If you fancy expanding your collection, there's a matching gravy boat and a platter.

How many in a set? 12 pieces; 4 dinner plates; 4 side plates; 4 bowls

Dishwasher and microwave safe? Yes

Christmas Joy Side Plates

The designs in Habitat's good-value Christmas Joy range are a wholesome reminder of what the season is all about – much-loved traditions like carrying the tree home, and coming together with loved ones. We'll be popping a colourful Christmas cracker on them in our tablescape. You might also be interested in the other pieces from the collection – a matching serving bowl, pudding bowls or a serving platter.

How many in a set? 4

Dishwasher and microwave safe? Yes

Christmas Tree Dinner Plate set

Spode www.wayfair.co.uk

£38.24

You can't go wrong with a classic tree design, which is why we love Spode's festive dinner plates. They'd complement a classic red and gold table, decorated with Christmas foliage such as berried ivy or holly. An added bonus – these are currently on offer.

How many in a set? 4.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? Yes.

Children's Reindeer Dinner Set

Getting the kids involved in the Christmas fun is a necessity but we bet you'd rather your crockery stayed intact. Step forward Aldi's (plastic, naturally) Christmas Reindeer dinner set. It has everything your little one will need at the dinner table – and there's no fear of anything breaking.

How many in a set? 5 pieces; 1 cup, 1 bowl, 1 plate, 1 fork and 1 spoon.

Dishwasher and microwave safe? You can pop these in the dishwasher, but they aren't microwave safe.

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