Amica Stoneware Platter - Multi

This is a large round serving platter in stoneware, 39cm across and 2.5cm tall, with a low rim and a broad, flat centre. Its multicoloured pattern pairs sweeping arcs with bands of straight parallel lines, set against a speckled surface, so the platter looks as considered with nothing on it as it does laden at the table. At 2.322KG it has real heft, which helps it sit steady when it is loaded and carried from the kitchen. Stoneware is fired at high temperature, which makes it a dense, hard-wearing material for everyday tableware.

At 39cm across it is a generous size for the middle of the table, ready for cheese and fruit, sliced roast meat, roasted vegetables or a sharing selection of breads and dips. It suits relaxed weekend lunches, dinner parties and family gatherings where food is passed round and shared. In the kitchen it gives bread or fruit a handsome place on the worktop, and between meals it can go on display as a decorative piece in a living room, hallway or study, where the pattern can be seen in full.

Care is simple. It goes in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a busy evening takes no extra effort. It is not for the microwave or the oven, so cook or warm food in something else and move it onto the platter to serve. The surface has a natural speckle and gentle variation in tone, and the pattern runs right across the face to the rim. For styling, let it be the one patterned piece on a table of plain plates and linen, or set a small bowl at its centre for dips, olives or sauces among the food around it.

What is the platter made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense and hard-wearing ceramic fired at high temperature, which gives the platter a solid weight of 2.322KG.

How big is the platter?

It is 39cm across and 2.5cm tall, a generous size for sharing food in the middle of a dining table or setting out a spread for guests.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes. It goes in the dishwasher, so it is easy to clean after serving, whether that is an everyday lunch or a dinner party for friends.

Can I use it in the oven or microwave?

No. It is not for the oven or the microwave, so heat food in a suitable dish first and then move it onto the platter to serve.

Can it be used as a decorative piece?

Yes. Between meals it can go on display as a decorative piece, with its multicoloured pattern of arcs and straight lines on show in a living room or study.

What do I receive with my order?

You receive one round stoneware platter, 39cm across and 2.5cm tall. The styling props shown are not included with the platter.