How much are table mats in Uganda?

Sets of six placemats at Mars Kitchen Essentials start at about UGX 20,000, with woven and patterned sets around UGX 30,000. Serviette holders are about UGX 45,000.

Do placemats protect the table from hot dishes?

Yes — that is their practical purpose. Dishes coming straight off an infrared cooker will permanently mark a varnished or veneered table, and cold drinks leave condensation rings.

Should I buy an ice cube tray with a lid?

Yes. An uncovered tray picks up the smell of whatever is stored next to it in the freezer, which then ends up in your drink. A lid solves it entirely.

Table Mats & Dining Accessories in Uganda

The finishing pieces for a dining table — placemats in sets of six, serviette holders, cruet sets for oil and vinegar, and ice cube trays. From UGX 20,000, and the least expensive way to make an ordinary table look considered.

Dining Accessories in stock — UGX 10,000 – UGX 45,000

6 products available. Prices in Ugandan shillings, delivered across Kampala in 30 min–1 hr and upcountry in 3–6 hours.

Dining Table Mats — TM-6pcs — UGX 20,000
Coasters — UGX 10,000
Golden Serviette Holder — UGX 45,000
Table Mats 6pcs — UGX 30,000
Cruet Set — UGX 20,000
Ice Cube Tray — UGX 38,000

Placemats and what they are actually for

Beyond looks, a placemat is heat and moisture protection. Hot sufurias and dishes straight off an infrared cooker will mark a varnished or veneered table permanently, and condensation rings from cold drinks do the same slowly. Sets of six match the standard six-setting cutlery set. Wipe-clean materials are the practical choice for households with children; woven and fabric mats look better and need more care.

Small pieces that change a table

A cruet set keeps oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together and off the kitchen counter, which is a small tidiness win that persists. A serviette holder does the same for napkins. Ice cube trays with lids are worth choosing over open ones for a specific reason: an uncovered tray in a freezer picks up the smell of whatever is stored beside it, and ice made next to fish tastes like it.

Dining Accessories in Uganda — frequently asked questions

How much are table mats in Uganda?: Sets of six placemats at Mars Kitchen Essentials start at about UGX 20,000, with woven and patterned sets around UGX 30,000. Serviette holders are about UGX 45,000.
Do placemats protect the table from hot dishes?: Yes — that is their practical purpose. Dishes coming straight off an infrared cooker will permanently mark a varnished or veneered table, and cold drinks leave condensation rings.
Should I buy an ice cube tray with a lid?: Yes. An uncovered tray picks up the smell of whatever is stored next to it in the freezer, which then ends up in your drink. A lid solves it entirely.