A celebratory table setting for four featuring products from the Gilded Story by Hester & Cook.

Collection: Hester & Cook Paper

At Hester & Cook, we believe that creating beautiful tablescapes is attainable by all. Our timeless and elegant designs allow customers to create lovely and elevated table settings that complement their existing china and dinnerware. Intended to be used with linens or as a linen alternative, our products allow you to easily style a table in paper while maintaining the aesthetic of high-end elegance.

Our product line has grown to encompass a wide range of items including placemats, table runners, serving papers, table accents, table cards, napkins, place cards, and party trimmings. Each item in our line showcases our commitment to quality and a keen eye for detail.

Browse our collections that incorporate multiple item categories. We've made it even easier to shop our largest collections by grouping them into stories. Select items from our Essentials Collection to round out your assortment. It’s never been easier to pair Hester & Cook items together to make a beautiful statement.

Everyone can create wonderful table settings with Hester & Cook!

20th Anniversary

Cheers to twenty years of Hester & Cook! We love blending tradition and fresh ideas, and this collection is a perfect reflection of that ethos. Featuring our very first placemat, Perfect Setting, and our celebratory H&C Regal Crest, this collection is packed with details in classic black and white to enchant your guests and create endless styling opportunities on your tables.

Celebration

There’s always a moment to celebrate! Our Celebration Collection is perfect for all your birthdays, New Year's Eve parties, weddings, and more! Keep it classic with the Gilded Story, or celebrate in style with the Pink Bow Story, overflowing with fanciful charm. Pair pieces of our Essentials Collection with either to set a truly memorable scene worth celebrating!

Everyday

Our Everyday Collection brings all the charm of classic patterns to the table for everyday celebrations. Add a bit of elegance to your weeknight dinners or weekend cocktail parties using these timeless looks for any family meal or special gathering. Every day is worth celebrating when gathered together.

Burleigh

We’re excited to continue our tabletop collaboration with iconic English pottery brand, Burleigh, with the introduction of two new patterns: Blue Willow and Black Willow. The last pottery of its kind, Burleigh is where the best of British ceramic design and craft manufacturing is protected and celebrated.

Producing authentic, timeless tableware, Burleigh is handmade for a reason. With a rich and intricate history beginning and remaining in the home of English pottery, Burleigh have been proudly making earthenware since 1851.

Spring

Add a whimsical natural charm to your table with the Spring Collection. A variety of bold greens, rich blues, and vibrant yellows alongside more muted palettes of flowers and foliage bring an organic elegance to brunches, garden parties, and any al fresco occasion!

Spring Essentials

From Easter to Mother's Day, baby showers to bridal luncheons, and garden parties galore, our Spring Recommended Essentials are the perfect pairings to our spring collections! Pair these runners and napkins with our more illustrative stories or use staple placemats to set a subtle scene complemented by stand-out details. You can't go wrong with these pieces to style a splendid spring setting.

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Floral

Nothing encapsulates the promise of spring like seeing the first buds of the season, which is why our Floral Collection is essential to your springtime gatherings. Delicate garden blooms, gorgeous dahlias, magnolias, peonies, and more round out this perennial assortment. We love the sight of fresh flowers on a table – our Floral Collection is a way to invoke that feeling all year round.

Summer

From splendid summer picnics to seaside soirées and beyond, our Summer Collection has everything you need to bring even more sunshine to the warmest time of the year! Whether you're hosting an oceanside celebration, a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, or simply entertaining on a sunny weekday, this
collection brings the warmth and joy of the outdoors in to set your table in style.
collection brings the warmth and joy of the outdoors in to set your table in style.

Summer Essentials

From fun painted checks to woodsy summer staples, these Summer Recommended Essentials are
everything you need to complement our wide assortment of summer stories. From patriotic pairings to tropical must-haves, these items will complete your seasonal table with perfection!

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Fruits & Veggies

This collection presents a menu of scrumptious fresh fruit and glorious garden veggies! With so many possible pairings, our Fruit & Veggies Collection plates up an energetic foundation for outdoor gatherings, brunches, and countless year-round celebrations.

Rattan Weave Runner under an elegant place setting for four, with the Die-Cut Green French Frame Placemat on top.

Essentials

Our everyday essential products are the building blocks of all other collections! These staples act as grounding support pieces for other stories and can layer or stand alone to create a welcoming tablescape. We recommend these timeless classics for all seasons and holidays featured in this catalog. The possibilities are
endless and allow you to truly customize your table settings!

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