7 dinnertime deal breakers for eating independently

Is your stomach eagerly anticipating the coming festive season where you can indulge your taste buds while enjoying the company of friends and family? But is this anticipation tempered by your mind wondering how you can wage a silent battle with the cutlery to get through the meal in a dignified manner and with minimal pain in your hands? Some helpful dining aids could be just what you are looking for to make the pleasure of sharing a meal once again enjoyable.

To help we have handpicked some dining utensils and equipment to assist with some of the more common problems at the dinner table for those with strength, grip and dexterity concerns.

Get a handle on the cutlery  

Whether you are taking a spoonful of pudding or slicing some ham the cutlery you use could make all the difference when it comes to your comfort and capacity to manage the meal. This is where using eating utensils that are light enough to hold and have thick, oval-shaped handles can help make mealtimes about the pleasure of eating, rather than the pain of griping (or slipping).

Shop the Ergonomic Light Cutlery to cater to your stomach while taking the pressure off your hands.

It’s the platter that matters 

Is your meal beautifully presented on your plate but you just cannot seem to catch the peas as they roll off the sides? Well, a modified plate that is beautifully designed to look good while assisting people to eat one-handed with its deep sides could be the solution. 

Shop the Tasty Plate to help keep the food in its place.

Keeping Control of the plate

A beautifully designed placemat can really add to the ambience at mealtime but a placemat that helps keep everything in place is even better. Non-slip place mats grip to the table and the plate, leaving your hands free to eat and drink. 

Shop the Tasty Non-slip placemat (various colours) to help keep everything in its place.

Sipping and drinking with ease

The eggnog looks so tasty but would be less appealing if shaking hands, neck pain or low grip strength make it difficult to drink. The Specially designed two-handled mugs with an internal conical cone can help you drink in ore safety and comfort with the handles for a secure grip and the clever drinking angle designed to allow drinking without tilting the head. 

Shop the Single-handled or double-handled Ergo mug range to drink your beverage of choice without a straw.  

Tea and toast 

Sometimes the simple pleasures like a cup of tea with well-buttered toast that is all we need. However buttering the bread one-handed or tipping the kettle to pour the boiling water can be a challenge if you suffer from tremors, strength or dexterity issues. Modified kitchen aids such as the tipping kettle and non-slip breadboard can make the preparation of your easy meal simpler. 

Shop the tipping kettle and non-slip board to help prepare your early morning meal.