Description
This is a long, narrow stoneware platter in cream for the Christmas table. It is 35cm long, 6.5cm wide and 2cm tall. A line of pine trees in varying sizes runs down its centre, and a border of small branches follows the rim all the way round, so the decoration frames whatever you set on it. The ends are rounded and the shape is slim, which makes it a piece for small bites rather than a main dish. At 0.28KG it is light enough to pass along the table from hand to hand.
Its slim proportions suit the things that look best in a row: chocolate truffles, petits fours, mince pie bites, cheese straws, olives or a line of canapés. Because it is only 6.5cm wide, it fits down the middle of a crowded table between plates and glasses, or along a narrow sideboard where a wider platter would not sit. It works for Christmas Eve drinks, a festive afternoon tea or the sweet course after Christmas dinner. It also makes a thoughtful gift for a host who already has the larger serving pieces.
The stoneware is finished in a glaze, and a glazed surface is smooth and easy to wipe clean. The maker states that it can go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can warm small savoury bites on it and wash it in the dishwasher afterwards. Stoneware is a dense, sturdy ceramic, so it suits regular use through the festive weeks. For styling, keep the filling simple and let the trees show through. A single row of pale sweets or a few sprigs of greenery laid along one side leaves the pattern on view.
Specification
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Length |
35cm |
| Height |
2cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Cream |
| Finish |
Glaze |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.28KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the platter made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware with a glaze finish. Stoneware is a dense ceramic that feels solid in the hand, and this platter weighs 0.28KG.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The maker states that it can go in the dishwasher, so clearing up after a party or a family meal is simple.
Can I use it in the oven or the microwave?
Yes. The maker states that it can go in both the oven and the microwave, so you can warm small savoury bites on it before serving.
How big is the platter?
It is 35cm long, 6.5cm wide and 2cm tall. That is a slim size for a row of sweets, canapés or small bites rather than a main dish.
What can I serve on it?
It is made for serving food. Its narrow shape suits truffles, petits fours, olives, cheese straws and other small bites laid out in a single row.
What is the decoration like?
A row of pine trees in varying sizes runs along the centre. It is framed by a border of small branches that follows the rim all the way round.