Description
This is a serving platter shaped as a whole fish, made from 100% stoneware and finished in a glossy green glaze. The colour runs deeper along the middle of the body and breaks into a paler mottle towards the edges, so the surface looks almost like scales catching the light. The head, fins and fanned tail are modelled in the stoneware itself, with fine ridges raked through the tail and a small eye at the head. It measures 42cm long, 13cm wide and 3.5cm tall: a long, slim platter with a low raised rim rather than a broad, flat one, and at 0.56KG it is easy to carry to the table.
It is food safe, so it can go straight from the kitchen to the table with food on it. The long, narrow shape suits the things that come in lines: grilled sardines, smoked salmon, asparagus spears, sliced tomatoes, a row of cheeses or a scattering of lemon halves with rosemary. Set down the middle of a dining table it works as a centrepiece for a seafood supper, a summer lunch or a relaxed weekend spread, and it sits well on a narrow sideboard or a kitchen island where a round platter would take up too much room.
Stoneware is fired at high temperature, which makes it dense and hard wearing. This platter goes in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a meal is simple. It is not for the microwave or the oven, so warm your food in its own dish and move it across to serve. Between meals it is worth leaving out on an open shelf or a dresser, where the green glaze and the fish outline earn their place. For the table, pair it with plain white plates or a blue cloth and a few lemons, and the green stands out.
Specification
| Width |
13cm |
| Length |
42cm |
| Height |
3.5cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Green |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.56KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the fish platter made of?
It is made from 100% stoneware and finished in a glossy green glaze, with the head, fins and tail modelled in relief.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. It is dishwasher safe, so it can go in with the rest of your plates and dishes after a meal.
Can I use it in the microwave or the oven?
No. It is not microwave safe or oven safe, so heat food in another dish and move it to the platter to serve.
How big is the platter?
It is 42cm long, 13cm wide and 3.5cm tall and weighs 0.56KG, a long, slim shape suited to sardines, asparagus or sliced fruit and vegetables.
Is it suitable for serving food?
Yes. It is food safe, so it can carry anything from smoked fish to cheese, fruit and salads straight to the table.