Description
This is a big round serving platter in stoneware, 35cm across and 3cm tall, made for the middle of the table rather than a single place setting. Its whole face is covered in a repeating geometric grid of small dotted motifs in blue, applied by hand stamping, and you can see where one stamp meets the next in fine, uneven lines across the surface. Those small irregularities give the print its handmade character. A slightly raised edge in a contrasting tone frames the pattern and gives a shallow lip to hold back dressings and sauces.
At 35cm across it has room for a roast, a shared salad, a spread of cheeses or a pile of pastries, so it suits Sunday lunches, dinner parties and slow weekend breakfasts with family and friends. It can go in the oven and in the microwave, which means you can warm a dish through and carry it straight to the table on the same platter, with one less thing to wash up afterwards. Between meals, kept on a dresser or an open kitchen shelf, the blue pattern earns its place as a decorative piece too.
Stoneware is fired hard and dense, which makes it a sturdy material for everyday use, and at 1.6KG this platter sits steadily on the table and feels solid in the hand. It goes in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a big meal is simple. Hand stamping leaves small variations in the grid, and those are part of the appeal rather than a flaw. We like it as the one patterned piece on a plain linen cloth or a bare wooden table, paired with simple unpatterned plates so the blue grid stays the focus.
Specification
| Height |
3cm |
| Diameter |
35cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Finish |
Handstamped |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.6KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the platter made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired ceramic that suits everyday serving and stands up well to regular use.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. It goes in the dishwasher, so it can be cleared away with the rest of the dishes after a meal.
Can I use it in the oven or the microwave?
Yes, it can go in both the oven and the microwave, so you can warm food on it and bring it to the table on the same platter.
How big is the platter?
It is 35cm across and 3cm tall, a generous size for sharing dishes at the centre of the table, and it weighs 1.6KG.
How is the pattern made?
The repeating blue geometric grid is handstamped, so you will see small variations and faint lines where each stamp meets the next.