Having spent time in England I’m aware that most people are looking for more than salt on their fries (or chips as the locals call them) and usually expect to find at least vinegar on the table. I was a bigger fan of ketchup when I was younger, but was raised to keep it stored in the refrigerator. Rarely have I seen people reach for mustard as a common condiment.
While each of us has a preference, having the salt and pepper shakers as part of the cruet set will likely meet the needs of most. With the ever growing popularity of balsamic vinegar I’m thinking of slipping that out on the daily table setting. Then I’ll be ready to whip up a batch of fish and chips.