Rowan Leaf Stoneware Platter - Blue

This is a serving platter in the shape of a broad leaf, made of 100% stoneware and finished in blue. A raised central vein runs its length, ribs branch off to either side and long slits and oval dimples are pressed into the surface, much like a monstera leaf. The glaze is glossy and uneven: it gathers to a deeper blue in the veins and hollows and thins over the raised parts, so the pattern reads clearly from across the table. It measures 32.5cm long, 26.5cm wide and 4.5cm tall, which makes it a generous centre platter rather than a side plate, and its edge lifts gently all the way round, so it holds food like a shallow dish rather than a flat board.

It belongs on the dining or kitchen table when there is food to share: a big salad, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, a cheese course, fruit or bread. It is made to hold food, so it can go from the counter to the table fully loaded. Between meals it works as a decorative piece on a sideboard, a dresser shelf or a coffee table, holding fruit or simply showing off its leaf. It suits anyone who hosts often and wants one serving piece with real character, and anyone who likes botanical shapes around the kitchen.

Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic, and at 1.08KG this platter feels solid rather than delicate. It goes in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a dinner party is simple. It is not for the microwave or the oven, so heat food in its own pan first and move it on to the platter to serve. Lay it on a bare wooden table beside plain plates and let the blue leaf be the one patterned piece; a few sprigs of fresh herbs alongside suit it well.

What is the platter made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense and hard-wearing ceramic, with a glossy blue glaze over the pressed leaf pattern.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes. The maker lists it as dishwasher safe, so it can go in with the rest of the plates and dishes after a meal.

Can I use it in the microwave or the oven?

No. The maker states it is not for the microwave or the oven, so warm food in another dish first and then serve it on the platter.

How big is it?

It is 32.5cm long, 26.5cm wide and 4.5cm tall, and it weighs 1.08KG, a generous size for sharing dishes in the middle of the table.

Can I serve food straight on it?

Yes. The maker lists it as food safe, so it is ready for salads, cheese, fruit, bread or a main course to share.

What is included?

You receive one blue stoneware leaf platter on its own. The styling props shown are not included with the order.