Cosy plates & comfort bites, serveware that makes winter meals shine!

July in South Africa means chilly evenings, misty mornings, and a craving for food that feels like a hug. Think slow-simmered soups, rich stews straight from the pot, and Sunday roasts that bring everyone to the table. The right serveware doesn’t just hold these winter staples, it sets the mood, keeps food hotter for longer, and elevates even the simplest meal into something memorable.

Here’s how three Maxwell & Williams classics, White Basics, Caviar, and Epicurious step up when the temperature drops.

Maxwell & Williams White Basics

If winter cuisine is all about colour and texture, deep-orange butternut soup, that hearty oxtail then the White Basics collection is your gallery wall. The pure white porcelain serving platters and serving bowls give your food the spotlight while their generous capacity keeps seconds within easy reach. Oven-to-table convenience means one less dish to wash, and that crisp white finish plays well with any table linen, from heritage shweshwe to chunky knit runners.

Caviar

For dinners that call for a little wow factor, reach for Caviar’s unique textured glaze finish. These pieces bring moody sophistication to hearty fare, imagine a bubbling lasagne dish emerging from the oven, its dark exterior setting off that golden cheese crust. Pair with matching oblong or rectangular platters for your roast veg, or layer it next to White Basics for high-contrast styling that feels like a modern art exhibit.

Epicurious

Epicurious is for the home cook who treats cold weather as an excuse to test every recipe tabbed in a cookbook or saved on TikTok. Made from durable porcelain, this range handles high oven temperature and moves effortlessly from stove to table. The sleek matte finish fits right into contemporary kitchens, and roasters, ramekins, and deep bowls that cover everything from French onion soup to individual apple crumbles.

Cosy styling and serving tips

·       Pre-warm dishes in a low oven while food finishes cooking, porcelain retains heat, so servings stay piping hot.

·       Layer textures: place Caviar against rustic wooden boards or contrasting table runners for visual warmth.

·       Add height: stack a White Basics bowl on an Epicurious platter to create a DIY soup-and-bread station.

·       Finish with fresh herbs or microgreens, the bright green pops against every range.

Winter might be mid-season, but your table doesn’t have to feel dormant. Whether you favour minimalist white, bold black, or chef-inspired silhouettes, Maxwell & Williams has a serveware hero that turns hearty meals into heart-warming moments. Explore the White Basics, Caviar, and Epicurious collections from one of our in-store distributors or online, and if you’re still craving more, don’t miss our Umi, Speckle Bakeware, and Onni ranges for even more cosy-meal inspiration.