About this deal
When testing our best cutlery sets, we looked for ones that provided good value for money and were fit for purpose. Or at least Viners promises as much – it’s not for nothing that it comes with a whopping 50-year guarantee. Striking the balance between trendy and classic, Salter’s cutlery set feels like one you can have for years. Made from smooth bamboo – a sustainable, renewable material – this ultra-lightweight set comes wrapped up in a little cotton pouch, easy to pop into your handbag or backpack for munching on the go. And, unlike so many other novelty ranges, they’re dishwasher safe – so you needn’t haul out the rubber gloves every time you dive a spoon into a bowlful of soup or run a knife through lasagne.
Salter has been in business for over 260 years, and is one of the big names in British kitchenware – so, obviously, they know cutlery. Under that eye-catching rainbow sheen this cutlery set is made from 100 per cent stainless steel, so it’s built to take a bit of a knocking.Dishwasher-safe, this cutlery set is light and the bases are made of plastic, which means you can throw ‘em around a little bit – ideal if you’ve got kids dining. Classic polished flatware is never going to go out of fashion, and can be enjoyed for years and years – but it can be expensive. It’s a bargain too: under a tenner for four-place collection, including knives, forks, tablespoons and dessert spoons.
Knives should feel smooth to cut with, without being sharp to the touch; forks should skewer food with ease, without being dangerously prickly. So long as you don’t mind hand-washing: you’ll need to scrub ‘em up with warm soapy water after use, as they aren’t recommended for the dishwasher.But if you’re looking for something fun and frivolous – for parties, say, or to convince picky little eaters that mealtimes are fun – this iridescent set adds a dash of wow-factor to your table.