Soline Dotted Stoneware Platter 40x25cm - Multi

This serving platter is made of stoneware and painted by hand, with the words Bon Appétit lettered boldly across its middle. A dotted border with a softly wavy inner edge frames the lettering, and the multicoloured finish gives it a cheerful, homely feel rather than a formal one. It measures 40cm long, 25cm wide and 2.5cm tall, which makes it a proper platter size: big enough to carry a whole spread for the table rather than a single side dish. It weighs 1.27KG, with the solid, weighty feel stoneware is known for.

It belongs on the dining table and the kitchen counter. We would load it with cheese and crackers for an evening with friends, slices of roast chicken for Sunday lunch, sandwiches and cakes for afternoon tea, or a pile of pastries at a weekend brunch. At 2.5cm tall it is a shallow piece, so it suits food laid out flat rather than anything swimming in sauce. The lettering makes it a natural fit for dinner parties and birthday lunches, and it suits anyone who likes their kitchen to have a little personality. It also makes a good housewarming present for someone setting up a first home.

Stoneware is fired at high temperatures, which gives it a dense, hard-wearing body. The maker states that this platter goes in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can warm it through before the food goes on, reheat leftovers on it and put it straight in the dishwasher afterwards. The painted decoration sits on the top face, while the outer edge is left plain. Between meals, stand it upright on a dresser shelf or a plate rack so the lettering stays on show; at the table, lay it lengthways down the middle where everyone can reach it.

What is the platter made of?

It is made of 100% stoneware, with a handpainted finish and the words Bon Appétit lettered across the middle inside a dotted border.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

Yes. The maker says it can go in the dishwasher, and it can also go in the microwave and the oven, so clearing up after a meal is easy.

Can I warm food on it in the oven or microwave?

Yes. The maker says it can go in both the oven and the microwave, so you can warm it before serving or reheat food on it.

How big is the platter?

It is 40cm long, 25cm wide and 2.5cm tall, a good size for a shared spread of cheese, sliced meats or cakes in the middle of the table.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.27KG, which gives it the solid, substantial feel you would expect from a stoneware platter of this size.

What is included?

You receive one stoneware platter on its own, painted with Bon Appétit; the styling props shown are not included.