what is kitchen utilities which are used just for drinking and eating in English?

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Is there any specific name for kitchen utilities like plates, glasses and jugs which are used just for drinking and eating?
Is that correct to say eating culture?
 

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You mean utensils, not utilities.

In BrE, plates, cups, saucers, bowls, dishes etc are called crockery.

Knives, forks and spoons are called cutlery.

Speakers of American and other varieties of English will speak for themselves.

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They're all "dishes" when it comes time to wash them.
 

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Skystar, take a look at the catalog at the following URL: Food & Kitchen | Crate and Barrel

Plates, glasses, jugs, and eating utensils come in all shapes and sizes! There are many names used for these items.

Have fun!
 

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"Eating culture" would not be used in this context (or any other that I can think of) in BrE either.
 

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Skystar, are you still with us??????
 
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