11 Hosting Essentials You Need for Family Dinners, Sunday Brunch, and More

Serious cooks know that you need a knife for every task, from delicately julienning herbs to slicing a thick ribeye. This 18-piece knife block set ($60) will make sure you're prepared to cook whatever's on the menu.

Pro tip: Everything from braised root vegetables to a fruit crisp looks better in a beautiful stoneware dish. Stock up on a few different sizes of these baking dishes ($20). Trust us, you'll want multiple.

Spills happen, so be prepared to wipe up any little drips with a set of four coordinating kitchen towels ($20). That way, even if you need to throw a few in the wash, you'll still have clean towels waiting.

You can never have too many cutting boards, especially when they're this pretty. Keep a few of these acacia wood cutting boards ($30) on hand for chopping veggies, resting meat, and even serving charcuterie.

Before cooking for a crowd, make sure you have plenty of pots and pans at your disposal. You might need to switch pasta into a larger pot at the last minute, and you probably won't have time to wash everything right after you use it. This 10-piece set of nonstick cookware ($100) will definitely come in handy.

Whether you're dining on a brand-new table or a hand-me-down you've had since college, simple textured placemats ($5) will elevate the look.

Pizza party, anyone? You'll be the talk of the block after serving up homemade 'za with a little help from this 15-inch pizza stone ($40).

Not only will these wooden utensils ($25) come in handy while cooking, but they also work beautifully for serving. The natural wood tones will complement any tablescape.

These jelly roll pans ($18) bake everything from classic chocolate chip cookies to sweet potato fries with ease. Keeping three different sizes handy means you'll be ready to bake at a moment's notice.

For a stylish, modern-take look, choose dinnerware with a bit of flair, like the Landon Dinnerware Collection ($4-$90). The minimal design in neutrals like truffle and sea salt is timelessly chic.

Stay ready to whip up your guest's favorite drinks to order with a six-piece mixologist set ($30). Just make sure to practice your muddling and shaking skills before your next party!