Dishes or no dishes

[Carrie410]

Our rental has a refrigerator and sink, microwave, countertops and cabinets, but no stove, so no cooking. I plan on providing coffee cups and glasses, but should I stock the cabinets with dishes if there is no cooking? Thanks for your help!

[Steve2848]

Take-aways (Carry-outs) are a thing. Some cutlery, dinner plates, side plates would be nice. And some condiments - salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard...soy, ketchup, brown sauce etc. Chips taste much better that way...

[Jennifer1773]

@Carrie410 In addition to @Steve2848 's recommendations, I would love to have real bowls for cereal, soup and oatmeal. I can do amazing things in a microwave.

[Till-and-Jutta0]

We have a similar situation (without microwave) in our kitchenette. We provide dishes, bowls and cutlery, so our guests can eat their snacks, salads, cold meals, instant soups, or enjoy their delivered food.

[Mark116 · Accepted solution]

@Carrie410  Yes.  If you're providing a microwave then guests can microwave all kinds of food, so you should provide a few microwave safe bowls and plates.

[Lorna170]

@Carrie410   Do your guests eat?  If they do, then dishes and cutlery will be appreciated.