Dishes or serving trays that are used to serve food are called serving platters. Serving platters are generally large sized dishware and can be used to serve a range of items including coffee, pies, cakes, eggs, teas, turkey and many other food items. Serving platters offer a stylish way of serving and displaying food.
The first serving platters were made in porcelain by the Chinese in around 600 AD. These porcelain wares were later used by the Europeans, especially among the privileged class. It was only in the mid 1900s that the average populace started using serving platters.
Today, serving platters have become a must-have accessory in many households. They are available in a range of designs and sizes to suit different occasions. There are oval, round, rectangular, square, circular and even octagonal serving platters. More novel shapes such as leaf-shaped, fish-shaped, boat, flower and lobster-shaped platters are also available.
Innovatively designed serving platters are becoming increasingly popular. Serving platters made from glass, metal, wood and porcelain are commonly available. Moreover, melamine, stoneware, plastic and woven serving platters are also available. Techniques to maintain and clean your serving platters are specific to the material and make in question.
Serving platters may be occasion specific or food specific. You will find apple and pumpkin pie platters, egg platters, turkey platters, gourmet platters, cake platters, chip-n-dip sets, dessert serving platters, and tea and coffee serving platters. The list is endless!
Two or three-tiered serving platters or platters that are placed on a stand are also popular. Decorative serving platters with a glazed finish or floral pattern are also in fashion. You will find serving platters for all occasions, be it formal or casual. There are silver and antique serving platters and gold platters are often used for special ceremonies.
The right choice of serving platter allows you to serve great tasting food in style.
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