The Christmas table is a bit like a stage set: the food is the main act, but the plates, bowls and jugs decide how the whole scene feels. Emma Bridgewater is one of the best-known British names in festive tableware, and its December ranges come in collections, so you can build a look one piece at a time instead of buying a whole dinner service in one go.
This guide walks through the table the way you would lay it, from the dinner plates down to the serveware and the glass, using four of the brand’s Christmas patterns as examples. Prices come from the Emma Bridgewater website on 25 October 2026 and may change, so check the current price on the official Emma Bridgewater store before you buy.
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In this guide
Start with the Plates
Emma Bridgewater plates come in two main sizes, medium at 8.5 inches and large at 10.5 inches, and the brand’s own advice is to layer them for a fuller table. A large plate in the pattern you love with a medium plate on top for starters or pudding is an easy way to make the table look generous.
Holly is the classic. The wreath of scarlet berries and glossy leaves is hand-decorated in a traditional way, and the Large Dinner Plate (10.5 inch) is listed at GBP 28. A set of four was GBP 89.60, down from GBP 112, with the brand’s Save 20% multibuy shown on the site.
Bring In The Green is more woodland than wreath, with foliage and golden horns that catch the candlelight. The Large Dinner Plate is GBP 31 and the Medium Plate GBP 27 on the site.
Gold Pear Tree goes for glamour, with golden pears and a trailing foliage border. The Large Dinner Plate and the Dessert Plate were each GBP 35, and the brand suggests pairing the pattern with crystal glassware and candlelight.
Add Colour with Festive Pomegranate
If you want something bolder than holly, Festive Pomegranate is the opulent option. The ruby and gold fruit design is inspired, according to Emma Bridgewater, by the feasts of Ancient Greece. The Medium Straight Jug is GBP 55 and is suggested for pouring fizz or a pomegranate mocktail.
At the time we checked on 25 October 2026, some Pomegranate plates, including the 8.5 inch and 10.5 inch singles, were showing as unavailable. Stock changes quickly in the festive season, so look at the live product pages if this is the pattern you want.
Serveware: Jugs, Bowls and Dishes
Once the plates are set, the serving pieces give the table its personality. A few that are worth knowing:
- Holly Gravy Jug and Stand at GBP 45, made for pouring Christmas Day gravy.
- Holly Medium Fluted Bowl at GBP 45, decorated inside and out by hand and suggested by the brand for clementines and walnuts or a side salad.
- Bring In The Green Medium Dish at GBP 80, a medium-sized serving dish suggested by the brand for vegetables.
- Tiny Scattered Holly Small Old Bowl at GBP 24, a small bowl decorated by hand with tiny sprigs of holly.
The Glass: Black Toast Cake Stand
Not everything has to be patterned. The Black Toast Glass Cake Stand is GBP 140 and lets the cake, or a pile of mince pies, take centre stage. Emma Bridgewater says the glass is made in Poland using skills handed down over generations. The same range includes a Candlestick (GBP 90), an Ice Bucket (GBP 150) and a Storm Lantern (GBP 150), if you want matching glass across the table.
A glass cake stand pairs well with any of the patterned plates because it keeps the colour in the food and the china below it.
The Collections Compared
The table summarises the pieces above, with prices as listed on 25 October 2026.
| Collection | Style | Large dinner plate | Other pieces mentioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly | Scarlet berries and green leaves | GBP 28 | Gravy Jug and Stand GBP 45, Medium Fluted Bowl GBP 45, Small Old Bowl GBP 22 |
| Bring In The Green | Foliage and golden horns | GBP 31 | Medium Plate GBP 27, Medium Dish GBP 80, Flat Serving Plate GBP 65, Small Old Bowl GBP 24 |
| Gold Pear Tree | Golden pears and foliage | GBP 35 | Dessert Plate GBP 35, French Bowl GBP 29 |
| Festive Pomegranate | Ruby and gold fruit | GBP 28 (showed unavailable) | Medium Straight Jug GBP 55 |
| Tiny Scattered Holly | Light holly sprigs | Medium plate GBP 27 | Small Old Bowl GBP 24, Small Butter Dish GBP 50 |
Browse the full collections and check what is currently in stock on the Emma Bridgewater website.
A Sample Budget for Four
To show how the prices add up, here is one illustration using Holly. A set of four Large Dinner Plates at GBP 89.60, plus the Gravy Jug and Stand at GBP 45 and the Medium Fluted Bowl at GBP 45, comes to GBP 179.60 at the prices listed on 25 October 2026. Swap the bowl for a Bring In The Green dish at GBP 80 and the total rises to GBP 214.60. Treat these as examples only, because prices, multibuy offers and availability can change, and delivery costs are extra.
Tips for Mixing Patterns
- Pick one hero pattern for the dinner plates and use others for small bowls and serving dishes.
- Layer sizes: large plate under medium plate for starters and puddings.
- Keep glass plain so it works with any pattern.
- Add greenery and candles as the brand suggests, since the patterns are designed to look good in candlelight.
- Order early, because popular pieces can sell out in December.
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Final Thoughts
Dressing a Christmas table does not need a single big purchase. Start with the plates, add a gravy jug or serving bowl, and finish with a glass stand for the cake. The brand’s patterns are made to mix, and the collections above show how far a few pieces can go. Compare the current prices, delivery dates and availability on the official Emma Bridgewater website, and build the table that suits your family.
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