Crockery is an important accessory to get right when you’re kitting out a caravan kitchen. After all, you’ll need a durable product, one that you can rely on not breaking when you’re on the road. That’s where choosing the best caravan crockery comes in.
You can then start thinking about serving up your meals, whether it’s the food you’ve cooked on the best caravan barbecue or you’re starting your day with a spot of cereal or toast.
A popular type of caravan crockery is melamine, thanks to its unbreakable and chip-resistant properties, which, in a tourer, can be a big advantage.
Melamine is also incredibly lightweight, weighing much less than your typical household crockery. This is another factor which is very handy for a caravanner, where caravan weights and payload concerns are likely to be at the forefront of your mind.
Don’t forget to think about the appearance when you’re buying your set. You’re going to be eating off of it after all, and getting a design you like can make a big difference to your mealtime experience.
Here, we’re sharing our favourite options, featuring caravan crockery from OLPRO, Kampa, Leisurewize and more.
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Caravan crockery – our favourite options:
OLPRO Signature Camping Set
VonShef Melamine Dinnerware Set
Leisurewize 16-piece Melamine Dinner Set
Granite Aqua Premium Plus 12pc Dinner Set
GEEZY 16 piece Melamine Outdoor Dining Set
OLPRO Witley Melamine Dinnerware Set
Kampa Blanco 12pc Tableware Set
RHM 48Pcs Dinner Set for 4
The best caravan crockery – our top picks:
OLPRO Signature Camping Set
- Set includes: depends on the set you buy
- Microwave safe: no
Reason to buy:
- Looks very stylish
Reason to avoid:
- Can’t go in the microwave
If you want a set of caravan crockery that adds style to your mealtimes, this melamine set from OLPRO could be ideal. We think the shape and appearance of the set look great, adding some contemporary style to a tour thanks to its off-white colour.
We’re also fans of melamine crockery for the reassurance it provides when on tour, saving you from the potential stress of trying to pick up bits of broken plate in your tourer.
The OLPRO set is available in a variety of sizes too, so you can get as much or as little as your requirements dictate. Whichever size you opt for, you will get mugs, plates, side plates and bowls. One thing to note is that while they are suitable for use in the dishwasher for an end-of-tour freshen-up, they cannot go in the microwave.
VonShef Melamine Dinnerware Set
- Set includes: four x dinner plates, four x side plates, 4 x bowls, 4 x tumblers
- Microwave safe: No
Reason to buy:
- Can be cleaned in dishwasher, nice pattern
Reason to avoid:
- No cups included
This dinnerware set from VonShef offers a stylish marble effect pattern that we think will add a touch of class to any on tour meal. As it’s made of melamine, it’s going to be a hardwearing addition to a caravan kitchen too.
We really like the marble effect style – it’s an elegant addition to any tourer’s kitchen, while the fact it’s dishwasher safe makes it straightforward to offer a thorough clean at the end of the tour.
One thing we will highlight is the absence of cups – you’d instead have to use the tumblers or buy some separately. However, this has the benefit of being easier to stack in your tourer’s lockers or cupboards when you’re loading a caravan.
The set comes with four dinner plates, four side plates, four bowls and four tumblers, making it ideal for families or, alternatively, couples who want to have spares.
Leisurewize 16-piece Melamine Dinner Set
- Set includes: 4 x dinner plates, 4 x bowls, 4 x cups, 4 x side plates
- Microwave safe: no
Reason to buy:
- A dishwasher-safe Melamine set with cups
Reason to avoid:
- Other options have more lively patterns
This Leisurewize melamine dinner set comes with all a family could need to enjoy a meal on tour. The set is made up of four mugs, four bowls, four side plates and four dinner plates, so we reckon it’s a good option for those who are in need cups as well as crockery.
However, the disadvantage of mugs instead of tumblers is they will not be as simple to stack, something to factor in when working out how you will transport them to the site.
We like how it is suitable for use in a dishwasher though, giving you some straightforward cleaning at the end of your tour.
GEEZY 16 piece Melamine Outdoor Dining Set
- Set includes: 4 x plates, 4 x bowls, 4 x cups, 4 x side plates
- Microwave safe: no
Reason to buy:
- Comes with stackable cups, budget-friendly price
Reason to avoid:
- No cutlery provided
This melamine set from GEEZY is reasonably priced and proves that sometimes, the simple designs can be among the best. The 16-piece set includes four bowls, four plates, four cups and four side plates, providing you with a durable way of enjoying your on tour feasts.
Possibly our favourite feature with this set is the ease of storing and transporting it, thanks to the practicalities of cups without handles. We think this will be particularly helpful if you’re looking for ways to save space when you’re loading your van.
OLPRO Witley Melamine Dinnerware Set
- Set includes: 2 x plates, 2 x cups, 2 x side plates, 2 x bowls
- Microwave safe: no
Reason to buy:
- Ideal for couples
Reason to avoid:
- Fairly pricey in comparison to other options
This melamine set from camping brand OLPRO is another patterned option that is ideal for adding a bit of pattern to your caravan kitchen.
It’s ideal for couples as it’s available as an eight piece set which comprises of two plates, two smaller side plates, two cereal bowls and two coffee mugs. However, if the pattern particularly grabs you and you are touring as a family, it’s available in bigger sizes too, coming as both a 16-piece and 32-piece set.
While the caravan crockery can’t be used in the dishwasher, its melamine material should ensure it can withstand the rigours of touring life.
Kampa Blanco 12pc Tableware Set
- Set includes: 4 x dinner plates, 4 x side plates, 4 x bowls
- Microwave safe: no
Reason to buy:
- Adds some neutral charm to your mealtimes
Reason to avoid:
- Will require separate mugs to be purchased
This smart 12-piece melamine set from well-known brand Kampa adds some elegance to mealtimes thanks to its neutral colour scheme.
It has a concentric ridge design, with the set, which is also dishwasher safe, providing all of the benefits you would expect from a melamine product, thanks to its durable and lightweight properties.
It’s a 12-piece set, featuring four dinner plates, four side plates and four bowls, making it ideal for a family of four or a couple who want spares. However, you will need to get extra mugs if you opt for this set.
RHM 48Pcs Dinner Set for 4
- Set includes: 4 x bowls, 4 x plates, 4 x square side plates, 4 x cups, 4 x cutlery set (inc 1 fork, 1 knife, 1 spoon and 1 straw + a case)
- Microwave safe: yes
Reason to buy:
- Can be used in the microwave, comes with cutlery too
Reason to avoid:
- Lack of pattern may not be for everyone
This impressive set provides a budget-friendly way of enjoying food and drink on tour. The crockery may not provide some of the vibrant patterns that other products on our best caravan crockery guide offer, but we still think it’s a bright and cheerful option to consider.
The BPA-free set is made from natural material and food grade PP, and is non-toxic and odourless.
Suitable for use in the dishwasher and microwave, the set comes with four plates, four side square plates, four bowls, four cups and four cutlery sets, providing you with everything you should need to enjoy food on tour.
The lightweight option is also gluten-free, and allows everyone to pick their favourite colour.
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How to choose the best caravan crockery
Caravan crockery is an important part of an enjoyable touring experience, allowing you to serve up meals to enjoy an al fresco dinner in the evening or start the day with a spot of breakfast.
When you’re choosing your crockery, think about how much you’re going to need. Are you a couple who only ever tour as a two? If so, you could most likely get away with an eight-piece set, particularly if you opt for an almost unbreakable material such as melamine. However, families are going to need more, so a bigger set is going to be required. Even if you are a two, it could be worth getting more than you initially need, to ensure you have replacements should any get misplaced while you’re on the road.
Think about exactly what you need too. Do you already have a good set of cups or is that something you want with your purchase?
We’d also recommend thinking about the pattern. After all, this is what you’re going to be eating your meals off of, whether it’s breakfast, a barbecue or evening meal, and you don’t to be greeted by an overwhelming pattern each time you come to enjoy your on tour feast!
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