This $15 Hobby Lobby Serving Set Is a Game Changer for Holiday Hosting
If you're hosting this season, the last thing you want is another clunky serving dish eating up half your table. That's why this simple and compact serving bowl set ($14.99) from Hobby Lobby can instantly make a spread look pulled together. For busy households juggling snacks, dips, and last-minute guests, it's the perfect serveware.
Holiday food doesn't need to be complicated, but the presentation can make everything feel a little more special. Whether you're running a full dinner or just putting out snacks before a game, this three-bowl appetizer set makes you look like you planned ahead.
Appetizer Serving Bowls With Rack, $14.99 at Hobby Lobby
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This serving bowl set makes hosting easier without adding more dishes to your sink. The set comes with three white stoneware bowls that sit neatly inside a lightweight black metal rack. The whole thing is compact—just a little over 16 inches wide—so it fits on crowded tables or even small counters when you're trying to stretch your space.
The bowls are microwave- and dishwasher-safe, which is key during the holiday season when every burner, pan, and minute counts. You can warm dips or keep something chilled right in the bowl without worrying about material safety. The rack itself is hand-wash only, but since it doesn't come into contact with the food, cleanup is still relatively painless.
The minimalist black-and-white look pairs well with a variety of lineups, including charcuterie boards, chips and dips, veggie trays, and even dessert toppings. And because the bowls lift out individually, refilling is way easier than with larger divided platters. You're not carrying an entire tray across the room every time something runs low.
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How to Use It for Holiday Hosting—and Beyond
For holiday parties, it's perfect for the classics: hummus and veggies, a trio of salsas, different flavored popcorns, mixed nuts, or a spread of toppings for chili night. Because the rack elevates the bowls, it instantly makes your table look more put together—even if you're serving store-bought dips or a quick appetizer you threw together in five minutes.
And outside the holidays, it's surprisingly versatile. Think taco toppings on weeknights, a quick trio of sauces for grilled chicken, yogurt with fruit and granola, or a simple snack setup during game days. If you meal prep, you can even use the bowls for chopped ingredients you want out and accessible, but separated.
For $14.99, it's an inexpensive hosting tool that ends up in heavy rotation long after the holidays are over.
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