A flatware caddy offers a perfect solution to carry and organize cutlery items.

A flatware holder is often seen in a white ceramic or durable rattan for a traditional style to chromed metal or clear acrylic for a modern, contemporary design to cut-design lead crystal for a more formal alternative. A casual styled caddy often comes with 3 to 4 separate cylinders to accept knifes, forks, and spoons.

A complete flatware set with caddy often features stainless steel utensils (teaspoons, place knives and place forks), ceramic flatware holders, and a quality wooden tray.

Common features to a quality flatware organizer include a non-slip bottom to avoid marking a countertop, space to accept napkins or similiar such accessories, and a overhead handle for ease in carrying.

Shopping for a cutlery or utensil holder often comes down to the style choice – a casual drainer / flatware caddy in acrylic with brushed steel accents retails in the region of $10.99, while a more stylish cutlery cuddy, with 4 circular cylinders in heavy-gauge stainless steel retails at $24.99.

A multi-purpose flatware tray – in acrylic or bamboo - can also be used in crafts and hobbies to organize tools, such as needles, threads, tweezers, scissors, and precision screwdrivers.

All in all, flatware caddies are ideal for organizing all pieces of cutlery, and great for either indoor or outdoor entertainment at a poolside patio, picnic table, or BBQ. A larger-sized organizer, with carry handle is perfect is perfect for picnics and buffet style servings.