If you host often, these are the serving pieces I’d buy first. After years of entertaining, these are the pieces I reach for over and over because they work hard, mix easily, and can be used for so many different occasions. Wooden boards for charcuterie, breads, snack boards, and appetizers. Small bowls for sauces, garnishes, berries, nuts, and all the little things that need containing. Silver trays for appetizers, glassware, beverage stations, and even decor. Glass pitchers for easy self-serve drinks. White platters for everything from fruit and vegetables to mains and desserts. And oven-to-table cookware because serving from the same pretty dish you cooked in means less cleanup and easier hosting. I like having a few sizes in each category and building the collection slowly over time. Linking some of my favorite versions here.