Certified International Talavera 3-Piece Melamine Hostess Set

Love this little set; we’ve used it many times in a variety of serving options. Maintain color and shape when washed in the top rack of dishwasher. The colors are bright, and the material is sturdy. Unfortunately one piece fell from a shelf and broke, wishing it would’ve been a stronger material to absorb the fall.

I have been shopping larger melamine serveware for a while- I compared several patterns and went with Talavera by Certified International. I’m so glad I did- these are QUALITY pieces, definitely much heavier than the typical melamine I grew up with, which is much lighter and thinner. The pattern is BEAUTIFUL and I have these on display on the cupboard shelves in my kitchen- they’ve given the whole kitchen a facelift! The colors are bright, vivid and the lines are perfect (NO smudges or “holes” or unaligned places). I looked at several patterns that I liked but it’s scary to see a beautiful picture of the item online then read tons of reviews that describe the colors as dull and unappealing. This is definitely NOT the case with these- I’d say the dishes are even MORE awesome in person than the pictures online. I also think I made the right choice going with melamine- I know it isn’t for everyone, but we recently retired and downsized into a much smaller home in the Texas hill country. I decorated my entire house informally with pieces I really like- a mix of stuff I inherited, country/antique items and items made in Mexico with that type of distinctive pattern/art. This Talavera pattern looks like something I could have picked up in Mexico, and it’s perfect without going overboard. These melamine dishes aren’t super heavy or breakable or formal like actual china, but they are durable, gorgeous, and I will actually use them to serve on. I could not be happier with my purchase- these are beautiful pieces I’ll have forever that I’m also proud to display! Can’t beat the beauty, quality, or price. Highly recommend- A++++++++++

Looked good. Sturdy. Used them to serve fruits and veggies at a gathering. Hand washed and stored for future use.

Love these, they are lightweight and the colors are fun. Easy to use and clean. Perfect for dips and charcuterie. Great for entertaining, or when you just need a large tray.