List of table setting items

A bottle is a container with a long neck that is used to store liquids like water, soft drinks, wine and even shampoo.

Chopsticks are used in many Asian cultures instead of a fork. They are just two sticks that you hold in one hand and use a slight scissor action to pick up food between the ends of the chopsticks.
If you have never used chopsticks before it can take some practise to be able to properly pick up your food. Most food that is designed to be eaten with chopsticks is cut into small pieces before it is cooked, so you don't need a knife while you are eating.

Cutlery is a name collectively given to eating utensils like knives, forks and spoons.

A fork is used for picking up food with. The part of the fork that sticks into the food has several tines - the fork in the picture has four tines.

A goblet is a medieval style drinking vessel. It is similar to a modern wine glass but tends to be quite large, with a heavy stem. Goblets can be made from plain earthenware, pewter, glass, various metals or even wood.

A knife is used for cutting food. There are many different kinds of knife. Blunt knives are used for spreading butter, and very big sharp knives are used for cutting up roast meat.

A place mat is a small mat that is put on a table, with one diner's place setting of cutlery and plate on it. Place mats protect the table from damage as well as looking attractive.

A saucer is a kind of small plate. Saucers are usually not as flat as plates, and tend to curve upwards at the edges. Saucers usually come in a set with a matching teacup.

A stein is a kind of large mug, usually made from glass or earthenware, that is generally used to drink beer from.

A teacup is a small cup with a handle that is usually used for drinking tea. Teacups are often rested on a saucer. Teacups usually come in a set with saucers and a matching teapot.