Tapas Nights Made Easy for Maltese Homes

Tapas Nights Made Easy for Maltese Homes

A tapas spread is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in a small space. A few good bowls, proper glasses and a relaxed table setting go a long way, especially during Malta's long warm evenings when guests linger outdoors.

Small plates for sharing, no formality required

Tapas works because nobody needs a full place setting. Spread out an IKEA 365+ bowl alongside a TRYGG serving bowl and a BLANDA MATT serving bowl, each holding something different, olives here, marinated peppers there, so guests can help themselves and move freely around a compact dining table or kitchen counter.

Skip the plates altogether for a relaxed evening. Pour wine into SVALKA wine glasses, simple enough to stack away afterwards in a small kitchen, and keep a KORKEN bottle with stopper on hand for leftover wine or homemade dressings. It is an easy way to fill a table without cluttering it, ideal for apartments and townhouses where storage and surface space are often limited.

Small plates for sharing, no formality requiredSmall plates for sharing, no formality required
TRYGG serving bowl, clear glass, 28 cmTRYGG serving bowl, clear glass, 28 cmSVALKA wine glass, clear glass, 44 cl, 6 packSVALKA wine glass, clear glass, 44 cl, 6 packKORKEN bottle with stopper, clear glass, 1 lKORKEN bottle with stopper, clear glass, 1 lBLANDA MATT serving bowl, bamboo, 28 cmBLANDA MATT serving bowl, bamboo, 28 cmIKEA 365+ bowl, rounded sides white, 9 cm, 2 packIKEA 365+ bowl, rounded sides white, 9 cm, 2 packLILLVIKEN water trap/strainer 1 bowl, 32x90 cmLILLVIKEN water trap/strainer 1 bowl, 32x90 cm

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A simple starting set for your own gathering

If tapas nights are becoming a regular fixture, it helps to have a small set of pieces you can reach for without thinking twice. An IKEA 365+ bowl in a couple of sizes covers most dips, olives and nibbles, while SVALKA wine glasses are sturdy enough for everyday use and casual enough not to worry about on a breezy terrace.

Add a KORKEN bottle with stopper to the mix for oils, vinegars or any wine that does not get finished in one sitting. Together these pieces form a flexible little collection that suits both a full Gozo farmhouse table and a two-person balcony dinner, without needing anything elaborate to make the evening feel considered.

IKEA 365+ bowl, rounded sides white, 22 cmIKEA 365+ bowl, rounded sides white, 22 cmSVALKA wine glass, clear glass, 44 cl, 6 packSVALKA wine glass, clear glass, 44 cl, 6 packKORKEN bottle with stopper, clear glass, 1 lKORKEN bottle with stopper, clear glass, 1 lSTORSINT glass, clear glass, 37 cl, 6 packSTORSINT glass, clear glass, 37 cl, 6 packIKEA 365+ carafe with stopper, clear glass/cork, 1 lIKEA 365+ carafe with stopper, clear glass/cork, 1 lDYRGRIP red wine glass, clear glass, 58 clDYRGRIP red wine glass, clear glass, 58 cl

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Maltashopper brings these everyday essentials to homes across Malta and Gozo, so your next tapas evening comes together without any fuss.

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