Gold & White Plastic Cutlery Set (102 Pieces)

No. It’s sturdy food-grade plastic with a metallic gold finish, with no real gold or gold plating. It looks like gold flatware on the table at a fraction of the cost. Because the finish is metallic, never put it in the microwave. If you’re reusing it, hand-wash it gently so the finish lasts.

Ours is, as long as you hand-wash it. Wash it in warm, soapy water, dry it and store it in a bag. Don’t put it in the dishwasher, where heat can warp the handles and dull the finish. Throw away any piece that’s bent, cracked or has rough edges.

Forks go to the left of the plate, and the knife goes to the right with the blade facing the plate. The spoon goes to the right of the knife. Work from the outside in, so the utensil for the first course sits farthest from the plate. A dessert fork or spoon can lie horizontally above the plate.

They’re the same thing. Silverware is the everyday American word, cutlery is more common in the UK, and flatware is the trade term for forks, spoons and knives. “Plastic silverware” just means plastic forks, spoons and knives, often with a metallic finish that looks like the real thing.