A tableware article for supporting an edible item in an upright position includes a pair of bowls, a stem, and a bracing element. The stem is coupled to and extends between bottoms of the bowls so that, when a top of one of the pair of bowls is positioned on a substantially horizontal surface, the top of the other of the pair of bowls is configured to insert at least one of an item of food and a utensil. The bracing element is positioned within a respective bowl and is coupled to the bottom of the respective bowl. The bracing element is configured to support at least one of an associated item of food and an associated utensil.

A bowl may be configured to include an outer body that has a u-shaped cross section, and the outer body may have a bottom configured to support the bowl on a surface, the bottom also including a circular groove around a circumference of the bottom and a bracket within the circular groove, wherein a foot is inserted within the groove, and wherein the foot is secured to the circular groove by the bracket. The bowl may include an inner body, wherein the inner body is concave and dome-shaped. The inner body may hold a liquid or solid, and the inner body is connected to an upper edge of the outer body. An internal cavity is formed by the outer body and inner body, and the internal cavity is insulative. The connection formed by the upper edge of the outer body and the inner body may be seamless.

A device attached to a service dish whereby the user of the device facilitates dip from the serving dish, applying the edge of a dipping food such as chips or crackers to a ramp portion of the device positioned on the inside of the serving dish wherein the dip may be manipulated into a secure position on the dipping food without the user touching the dip with their bare hand.

A device attached to a service dish whereby the user of the device facilitates dip from the serving dish, applying the edge of a dipping food such as chips or crackers to a ramp portion of the device positioned on the inside of the serving dish wherein the dip may be manipulated into a secure position on the dipping food without the user touching the dip with their bare hand.

An adjustable bowl receptacle. The adjustable bowl receptacle includes a planar base. A plurality of annular segments forms an adjustable sidewall that extends upward from the planar base. A top segment is in operable connection with the plurality of annular segments and defines an open upper end and an interface. The interface comprises a plurality of flanges configured to secure bowl therein.

An adjustable bowl receptacle. The adjustable bowl receptacle includes a planar base. A plurality of annular segments forms an adjustable sidewall that extends upward from the planar base. A top segment is in operable connection with the plurality of annular segments and defines an open upper end and an interface. The interface comprises a plurality of flanges configured to secure bowl therein.

A dish caddy includes base and top members and a least one vertical supporting rod connecting the base to the top member. The supporting rod includes a hand grip and dish holders distributed at multiple levels along the supporting rod such that a user's hand does not interfere with dishes or food carried within the dish caddy. The dish holders may include notches carved into the supporting rod for accepting an edge of a dish such as a plate. Pivot arms and doors may hold the dishes within the notches during food transport. The dish holders may include top and bottom pressure pads and the distance between the pads on each individual dish holder may be user-adjustable to accommodate different sized dishes. The top and bottom pressure pads may be coupled by a gear system allowing the distance between the pads on a particular dish holder to be dynamically adjusted.

A dish caddy includes base and top members and a least one vertical supporting rod connecting the base to the top member. The supporting rod includes a hand grip and dish holders distributed at multiple levels along the supporting rod such that a user's hand does not interfere with dishes or food carried within the dish caddy. The dish holders may include notches carved into the supporting rod for accepting an edge of a dish such as a plate. Pivot arms and doors may hold the dishes within the notches during food transport. The dish holders may include top and bottom pressure pads and the distance between the pads on each individual dish holder may be user-adjustable to accommodate different sized dishes. The top and bottom pressure pads may be coupled by a gear system allowing the distance between the pads on a particular dish holder to be dynamically adjusted.

A serving aid comprising a first hand-support-surface configured to support the serving aid on a portion of a person's hand; a first tableware-support-portion having a first bearing-portion and a second bearing-portion for supporting a first tableware-item, the first and second bearing-portions of the first tableware-support-portion being stationary with respect to each other and oriented differently, wherein there is a force-fit operative connection between the first tableware-item, when positioned to contact the first bearing-portion and the second bearing-portion, and the serving aid.

A bowl may be configured to include an outer body that has a u-shaped cross section, and the outer body may have a bottom configured to support the bowl on a surface, the bottom also including a circular groove around a circumference of the bottom and a bracket within the circular groove, wherein a foot is inserted within the groove, and wherein the foot is secured to the circular groove by the bracket. The bowl may include an inner body, wherein the inner body is concave and dome-shaped. The inner body may hold a liquid or solid, and the inner body is connected to an upper edge of the outer body. An internal cavity is formed by the outer body and inner body, and the internal cavity is insulative. The connection formed by the upper edge of the outer body and the inner body may be seamless.