If you are building a hosting kit, start with an oval platter for mains, a deep serving bowl for salad or sides, and a pitcher for water or iced tea. Those three pieces cover Thanksgiving sides, summer cookouts, and brunch.
Add a gravy boat when you serve roasts often. Add a cake stand when you bake for guests monthly. Store serveware on an open shelf if cabinet space is tight; it keeps pieces within reach.
Check the dimensions on each product page before adding a new piece to your collection.