Description
This slim serving platter is made of 100% stoneware in a soft cream, 35.5cm long, 8cm wide and just 2cm tall. Its narrow oval outline has a low rim, and a fine crackle finish runs across the whole surface, catching the light. Along its length sit slender flower stems and leafy sprigs, a botanical motif that looks as if gathered on a country walk. Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic, and at 0.42KG this platter is easy to carry from the worktop to the table.
At 8cm wide, this is a platter for food that sits in a line rather than a heap: a row of crackers and sliced cheese, a run of olives, bruschetta or sushi, or a few spears of asparagus passed round at supper. Because it is so narrow it fits down the centre of a dining table between place settings, or along the edge of a crowded sideboard, where a round platter would take too much room. It is a natural choice for dinner parties, weekend brunch and long lunches outdoors, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who likes to lay a table properly. The maker lists it for food use, so whatever you serve sits straight on the stoneware.
Care is simple: the maker says it can go in the dishwasher, so it washes with the rest of the plates after a meal. The maker also says it is not for the microwave or the oven, so heat food in its own dish and move it across to serve, rather than warming it on the platter itself. For styling, lay it on bare wood or a linen runner, where the cream crackle and the fine stems show up well, and between meals stand it on a dresser shelf so the motif stays on view.
Specification
| Width |
8cm |
| Length |
35.5cm |
| Height |
2cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Cream |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.42KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the platter made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-wearing ceramic, with a crackle finish and a botanical motif of flower stems along its length.
Can the platter go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The maker says it can go in the dishwasher, so it can be washed along with your everyday plates and bowls after a meal.
Can I use it in the microwave or the oven?
No. The maker says it is not for the microwave or the oven, so heat food in another dish and move it to the platter to serve.
How big is the platter?
It is 35.5cm long, 8cm wide and 2cm tall, and weighs 0.42KG. The slim shape fits down the centre of a table between place settings.
What food suits a platter this narrow?
Its narrow shape suits food laid out in a row, such as crackers and cheese, olives, bruschetta, sushi or asparagus. The maker lists it for food use.
What is included?
You receive one cream stoneware platter. The styling props shown, including the other tableware, the flowers and the table linen, are not included.