Apparatus 10 discloses a cutlery receptacle comprising a housing 13 having a roll-top cover 20 movable between an open 14 and closed 16 position with mating members 22, 32 of a locking mechanism incorporated respectively in the housing 22 and cover 32. Additionally incorporated into the interior opposing sides 28, 30 of the housing 13 is a continuous track 24, 26 extending between the top front and bottom front of the receptacle 10 encompassing the left and right sides 28, 30 of the roll-top cover 20 sealing the interior of the cutlery receptacle from dirt, debris, insects and vermin. Once opened the roll-top cover 20 provides access to various shaped cavities 34 for receiving myriad types of cutlery, such as forks 42, teaspoons 44, tablespoons 46, steak knives 40, butter knives 48 and a general storage 50 compartment.