Crockery NZ

Crockery NZ suppliers depending on definition, can include a range of dinnerware, dishware or tableware related items, which are supplied by various NZ companies. Traditionally "earth" or clay based materials applied to crockery. Sometimes known as earthenware (or once was), ceramics, ceramic-ware, but subjectively includes stoneware, porcelain, china, fine china, and perhaps other ceramic, resin, plastics, glassware, crystal, and synthetic based materials. Regardless of origin and progressive adaptation, including skillful hand made clay pottery and kiln firing techniques, to current manufacturing methods - crockery still serves it's main or original purpose, to serve and present food on the table.

Crockery is present in many motel and hotel kitchens, restaurants, sometimes arranged attractively in buffet functions including weddings, business conferences and special occasions. Simple or decorated tableware items include plates, cups, salt and pepper shakers, saucers, serving platters, gravy and condiment bowls, and also trays. Associated are also the various specific material types and brands, that add features in terms of usability, durability, uniqueness, decoration, design quality, and perhaps cost. Materials often based on process, include delfware, tin glazed pottery/earthenware, terra-cotta, cream-ware, white-ware, Victorian, and stoneware. But now can include the "new designer breed" and renewal of the old breed, for crockery brands (in a broad sense), that you may want to search online:-

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List of Crockery Brands

Based on my keyword research, New Zealand based queries were searching for these brands or companies, or were auctioned on the NZ Trademe Auction site. You may want to research the following...

Melamine, Corelle, Corning-Ware, Wedgwood (UK), Mikasa (Japan), Pfaltzgraf (USA), Noritake (Japan), Rosenthal (Germany), Arcopal (France), Willow Pattern, Mayfair and Jackson, Denby Tableware, Spode, Villeroy and Bosh, Rhubarb dinnerware, "Fiestaware" (so colourful), Maxwell and Williams, Johnsons Brothers Pottery, Alfred Meakin, Raku Pottery, Royal Porcelain, Churchill China, Cordon Bleu bakeware, Blue Dunube, Portmeirion (range of china, pottery, tableware, earthenware, kitchenware), Arabia dinnerware, "Rooster" dinnerware, Sheffield China, Temuka pottery, Hampton and Mason, Crown Lynn Pottery, Steelite, Luminarc tableware, Italian dinnerware, Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsey dinnerware. Many tableware items would also be complimentary to kitchenware products from NZ online kitchen suppliers.


Crockery NZ Suppliers

Maxwell and Williams Designer Homeware (http://www.maxwellwilliams.co.nz/)

Suppliers of a vast range of homewares including dinnerware, kitchenware, bakeware, barware, servingware, cookware and more. Dinnerware includes various cashmere bone china and white basic dinner sets, circular, rectangular, square, coupe plates, dishes, bowls, and platters. Also include cups, mugs (e.g. espresso and confetti styles), gravy boats, sundae dishes, colored teapots, butter dishes, salt and pepper shakers, and milk jugs. Also casserole, pie, and baking dishes, cutlery, and many other related tableware products, all with good images for viewing.

Freedom Furniture
The tableware and kitchenware categories supply crockery, such as serving and dinnerware, jugs, pitches, carafes, bowls, plates cups, trays, cake stands, fine cups and saucers, casserole and baker dishes. But also provide accompanying table items (e.g. coasters, table cloths and runners), glassware, designer art, vases, mirrors, candle holders, and furniture such as dining tables, chairs, and more.

The Warehouse (http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/)
Well known NZ red stores that sell a range of general merchandise, including homeware, which include dinnerware, with brands such as Harrison and Lane, and Republic Revolution. Dinner and side plates include Diwali tempered plates, Porcelain white, Melamix, Tempo, Oriental square, Mayfair and Jackson, and more. Also various decorative and logo style coffee cups, bowls (e.g. cereal, rice, mixing, noodle, salad, enamel, soup, Melamix, "slanted", and other styles and variants). But also dish styles for for gravy, baking, casserole, including the home basic brand. Also Harrison and Lane platters, including raised, oval, and rectangular.Their of course are many other kitchen related items - cutlery, food storage, knives, whiteware, cooking utensils, and much more.

The Studio of Tableware (http://www.thestudio.co.nz/)
Browse the dinnerware category by brand including Wedgwood, Versace, Denby, iitala, Cornishware, Royal Porcelain, and others to view images of a range of patterned, decorative, colored, whiteware, and glassware pieces. Also cookware, glassware, giftware, cutlery, decanters, stemware, small appliances, barware and other premium products. Also include gift cards and vouchers.

Aitken (http://www.aitkens.co.nz/)
Suppliers of commercial grade crockery suitable for motel and hotel restaurants and kitchens. Other categories on their site are barware, glassware, kitchen equipment, cutlery, and coffee and tea supplies and services. Several stylish quality pieces to select from, including various sizes; e.g. angled, wide, deep, square, triangular, oval plates and coupes. Also divided dish, and for sushi dish, butter, and sauces, cups (e.g. latte, cappuccino), salt shakers, toothpick holders, bowls (salads, soups, etc), saucers, serving and sandwich platters, fluted cups, stackable mugs, teapots and more. Brands include Royal Porcelain, Mayfair, Duraceram, Chef and Sommelier, Melamine, and ACF (for coffee/espresso beverages).

Choice Catering Equipment Limited
Vast range of products and equipment from their many categories to supply catering and kitchen industry. Includes kitchen equipment, barware, glassware, paperware, cookware, bakeware, partyware, knives, cutlery, uniforms, cleaning supplies, and of course crockery. Easily cater for the hospitality industry (i.e. hotels, motels, restaurants), from brands and collections from Arcoroc, ACF, Zenith, Bistro, Macquarie, Renaissance, and others. Impressive range of Latte, Cappuccino, and Espresso tumblers and cups. Also various bowls, plates, Chinese collection, jugs, teapots, saucers, salt shakers. The hospitality collection alone, it seems, has dozens of durable commercial grade crockery pieces: divided diet dish, coupes, decorated cups, divided chili plates, salad crescent, pepper shakers, and more. Perhaps view this one stop shop web site of kitchen supplies to shop online, and can download/save pdf catalogs of their tableware/dinnerware items which has dimensions, colours, and pricing.

There are also New Zealand hand made glazed pottery ceramic ware web sites that supply homeware, kitchenware, souvenirs, home decor, tiles, art, sculptures, mirrors, and custom or personalized pottery pieces...


Pottery NZ Crockery Suppliers

Keriblue (http://keriblue.co.nz/)
From Kerikeri supply quality durable tableware which include colourful and decorative cups, saucers, teapots, triangular and circular plates. Also Bisque white ceramic ware coffee pots, sushi and sandwich plates, dessert, sugar and rice bowls, cups, pepper shakers, and more. Also provide ceramic tiles based on Maori concepts, traditions and design, which include the kete, tiki, paua, patu,flax, pohutukawa tree, and more.

Royce McGlashen Pottery
Images of fine shellfish themed dinnerware pieces, for example the pipi shell bowl, but also cockle shell, clam shell, scallop, and mussel designed (or art created) bowls. Also some nice boxed set of ceramic dipping shells. Many other fine looking bowls and ceramic art from a skilled master potter.

Splashy (http://www.splashy.co.nz/)
Colorful website with equally colorful ceramic ware adding vibrancy to their unique ceramic pieces. Kitchenware and Homeware include decorative bowls:pasta, noodle, dip, salad, and cereal. Also plates, platters, jumbo mugs, "ball-foot" mugs, and plates. Also "splashy" baby sets, milk jugs, ice-cream containers, salt/pepper sets, vases, coasters, and more. But also many other categories, e.g. bathroom ware, art decor, souvenirs, and more.

Temuka pottery (http://www.temukapottery.co.nz/)
Suppliers of porcelain glazed durable pieces (or Temuka ware), many which are hand painted resulting in colorful and fashionable items. They produce message mugs, with logo's. Also provide commercial orders, e.g for cafe's, restaurants, and hotels, of which the strength of their tableware can sustain commercial microwaves and washers. They provide a range of colorful designed sets that include plates, bowls, bakers, coffee mugs, shakers, cookware and more. Informative product information page relating to kiln process, materials, home use, and general care.

The Cook Shop (http://www.thecookshop.co.nz/)
Kitchenware retailer provider of quality and stylish cookware, bakeware, utensils, including NZ Hector pottery tableware. View images of decorative sandwich platters, bowls, plates, and gourmet set. The bakeware section has pottery from Mason Cash, Master Class, and others. Some nice stylish and colourful pudding basins, mixing bowls, and pie dishes.

Crockery NZ