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The Kitchen Table · Breakfast

Egg Cups & Wooden Egg Holders

A proper little start to the day.

Boiled eggs deserve more than a balancing act in the nearest bowl. Choose compact olive wood cups, clean white porcelain or engraved wooden holders with a cheekier turn of phrase. There are simple singles, breakfast sets and a larger oak egg tray, each with its own place in the kitchen.

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Four engraved wooden egg cups holding eggs, including a soft-boiled egg with a toast soldier.
The Kitchen TableBreakfast cups, engraved character and practical egg holders.

Cup or tray?

Choose a breakfast egg cup or a larger holding tray.

Mind the cupboard

Compare compact, traditional and stackable shapes.

Read the engraving

Check the wording and set contents before choosing a gift.

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Small enough for the everyday shelf

The best breakfast pieces are the ones within easy reach. A compact olive wood cup takes up little space, while white porcelain gives a simple outline beside almost any plate. If you are choosing a set, think about who usually shares breakfast rather than the largest gathering you might host. Add a placemat and a favourite glass, then leave the rest of the table free for toast and the newspaper.

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A little irreverence before the day begins

There is room for something less solemn at breakfast. The engraved wooden egg cups bring a short line of humour to an otherwise ordinary boiled egg, while the wood keeps the object itself simple and tactile. Read the complete set of phrases to choose the right recipient. For a fuller breakfast present, pair the cups with a small serving board for toast, butter and the other essentials within reach.

The Byard’s choosing guide

Choose your breakfast company

An egg cup is small enough to use every morning and characterful enough to give as a present. Compare the shape, set size and care instructions, then decide whether breakfast calls for simplicity or a joke.

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What is the difference between an egg cup and an egg tray?

An egg cup supports a single boiled egg while you eat it. A larger egg tray holds several eggs in separate recesses and has a different role in the kitchen. Check the product's dimensions and intended use so you choose the right piece for breakfast or organisation.

Can I wash the wooden egg cups in the dishwasher?

Follow the individual product's cleaning instructions rather than using one method for the whole range. Wooden cups need different care from the porcelain design. The white porcelain cup is listed as dishwasher safe; do not carry that instruction across to the olive wood or engraved wooden pieces.

Are the engraved egg cups suitable as a gift?

They make a useful small present for someone who enjoys the wording, but read every phrase before ordering. Some of the engraved sets have adult humour. Check the quantity too, as a pair, a larger set and a single cup offer quite different breakfast arrangements.