ROYAL DOULTON

Gordon Ramsay Maze 16-piece porcelain dinner set

John Doulton took a punt in 1815 when he invested his life savings into a London pottery company which transformed a small ceramic business into the all-encompassing tableware empire: Royal Doulton. You can rely on the British label to make hosting easy, offering everything from crystal-cut champagne flutes to sharing platters and dining sets. And while the brand uprooted its factory in the 50s, its native city's history and culinary traditions remain a constant source of inspiration dictating the designs on its glasses, crockery, cutlery, and serveware.