Corelle Dining Ware

[paul18]

Could I ask peoples opinions as to the robustness of Corelle dining ware please? We have been using the same old melamine stuff since we started tugging 20 years ago. Now we have a motorhome, I think its time for an upgrade!

 

[Robert Clark]

We tried the 'plastic' type but switched to traditional china, same as we use at home.
Same with glassware, we use proper glass rather than plastic
We're careful not to carry more than we need so weight isn't an issue

 

[Neckender]

We have the correlle and it's brilliant I recently dropped a side plate in Benidorm whilst washing and I was surprised it didn't chip or break.

John.

 

[Carol]

With the motorhome we always use china with no problems or special packing just the grippy rubber stuff lining the shelf (£1 from poundland). We always use proper glasses as well got some nice crystal ones from a charity shop so not the end of the world if you break one, though carry a couple of plastic ones for rally's in the marquee . Though if you prefer the plastic ones have read a lot of good reports about Correle.

 

[paul18]

Though if you prefer the plastic ones have read a lot of good reports about Correle.

I thought Corelle was a type of glass not plastic?

 

[DuxDeluxe]

I thought Corelle was a type of glass not plastic?

Yes..... We have Corelle crockery. Ditched the mugs as they are simply stoneware, but the plates bowls etc are both light and strong

 

[Allan & Loren]

We bought corelle when we had the caravan and weight a problem because i dont like std melamine but did like the corelle stuff. Really strong. Had it for 2/3 years now and no problems. Love the fact it grips the tables and tops which is great when sriving with brews.

 

[DiggerJon]

Good stuff - light and strong, but the dessert bowls are slightly on the small side for my liking - but then I do like plenty of capacity!

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Another vote for Corelle.

It looks and feels like proper china but seems pretty indestructible. We haven't managed to damage any of ours yet

Yes, Corelle is some sort of compressed glass.

 

[Carol]

I thought Corelle was a type of glass not plastic?

To be honest when I have looked at it could not make out what I thought it was made of, just seemed a bit clumpy to me.

 

[Viennese]

I thinkCorelle's pretty much the same as pyrex. I thought about it and decided it was too expensive, so bought enamel. It's sturdy, cheap, light and can go in the oven. I hate melamine! We still have china cups and glass glasses but are pleased with enamel. Don't have to worry about travelling with it either...
It's also very fashionable at present and is being made in other colours!

 

[Deleted member 29692]

Here you go:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corelle

@Viennese It's not really the same as Pyrex but both brands are owned by the same group

 

[Beacons]

We use china cups glass glasses
enamel kettle. teapot .coffee pot.
plates .dishes . And plastic for microwave.
and traditional metal ovenware.

 

[Spidey]

We bought a set in Florida last year for $20 a real bargain. After a few months one plate chipped so i contacted correlle uk and after sending them a photo they sent another one. Well now another has chipped . I do like them but with all the juddering in the motorhome wondering how robust they are. I have now bought a great expense a bamboo set made by outwell. Dare not tell my hubby that i don't like the feel of this set Wished i had just gone for cheap china

 

[Manic]

We use Corelle and really like it, doesn't get cut marks and stains like the melamine. Regarding the cereal bowls we got the noddle bowls which are a better size for cereals.

 

[Shrimp]

We use Corelle and really like it, doesn't get cut marks and stains like the melamine. Regarding the cereal bowls we got the noddle bowls which are a better size for cereals.

The above is from my OH, the plates, bowls, dishes are all Corelle, they are really fantastic, lovely to use, easy to clean and as he says no marks/cuts/scratches etc.
Our mugs are Bone China, plastic mixing bowls, and non-stick ovenware. All easy to care for & use!

 

[Landy lover]

Another vote for Corelle - we have had ours for 3 years now and its still as good as new. One item broke a while back but they happily sent a replacement.

 

[Cal54]

I'm also a big fan of Corelle. Very robust, lightweight and thin so stacks better. I use the cheap cupboard lining non slip stuff in strips between each piece. Have dropped a plate on a couple of occasions but no damage incurred.

 

[aldhp21]

Yes..... We have Corelle crockery. Ditched the mugs as they are simply stoneware, but the plates bowls etc are both light and strong

Same as, the plates and bowls are great, lightweight, durable and so much better to eat off than the melamine. But the drinking mugs are a bit chunky.

Alan.

 

[mjltigger]

Ikea China. They do the same stuff for years so if something breaks easy to replace but so far, touch wood, nothing has broken. Oh and a wooden plate rack and some of the non slip stuff is all the packing we do as well.

 

[Eeyore]

When next you go to Spain or France look at the Arcopal/ Arco range - or similar local equivalent- crockery. Considerably cheaper than Corelle, made using the same materials, and strong enough to stand being dropped from the draining board of the van onto a concrete hardstanding without damage. We have not had a breakage in the 11 years we have had them.

They are used by restaurants in France and Spain because they are so very durable and cheap. Two weeks ago, in Carrefour, I bought 2 bigger soup dishes for a euro each. Ours are plain white but there are patterned ones.

 

[graham&shirley]

We use Corella and have been building up the set, we went for the ones with no mug's so 4 dinner plates 4 luncheon plates and 4 dishes. we now have pasta bowls serving plates etc. Keeps the food nice and hot also

 

[GeebeeJaybee]

We have correlle in our villa in Florida that we rent out.

Had it for 10 years now, no chips or breaks. When we go in December I will be bringing a set back for the motorhome as it costs buttons in Walmart.

Jen

 

[Spidey]

Ye

We have correlle in our villa in Florida that we rent out.

Had it for 10 years now, no chips or breaks. When we go in December I will be bringing a set back for the motorhome as it costs buttons in Walmart.

Jen

yes thats where we bought ours, I was so excited to see them so cheap and nice patterns

 

[DuxDeluxe]

We have correlle in our villa in Florida that we rent out.

Had it for 10 years now, no chips or breaks. When we go in December I will be bringing a set back for the motorhome as it costs buttons in Walmart.

Jen

Yep, my set cost $28 plus sales tax in Houston........

 

[Kiwi Brit]

I bought mine in Katy, Houston. Katy Mills has a corelle outlet shop☺

 

[DuxDeluxe]

I bought mine in Katy, Houston. Katy Mills has a corelle outlet shop☺

I was the other side, on the I-45 as our offices are near deer park

 

[Gloombusters]

We have Corelle plates and they are great. Light, durable and ok to use in the microwave (which you can't do with melamine). Would definitely recommend.

 

[Bailey58]

Could I ask peoples opinions as to the robustness of Corelle dining ware please? We have been using the same old melamine stuff since we started tugging 20 years ago. Now we have a motorhome, I think its time for an upgrade!

Twenty years? We're still using our melaware set from 1975 which was bought for our trailer tent trip to Norway. We do use china mugs for our beverage though now.

 

[Eeyore]

Twenty years? We're still using our melaware set from 1975 which was bought for our trailer tent trip to Norway. We do use china mugs for our beverage though now.

Did you buy the melamine in Scandinavia ? We have a set of Danish melamine mugs and plates that we bought while camping there in the 70s. Check them out on the internet: you might be as surprised as I was by what they are selling for now.