Serving Platters & Trays

Dinner Party Accessories: Serving Trays, Boards and Platters

Treat friends and family to fresh appetizers, homemade meals, favorite drinks and other dinner party staples on a serving tray. Throwing a specific type of event? Find a tray that complements the occasion. Think glass or white trays when offering up cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at a formal gathering, or take a more casual approach with a classic wood finish instead. For the holidays, consider using themed pieces to add a festive twist; platters and bowls in warm, earthy colors make perfect Thanksgiving serveware, while ones decorated with wintery motifs complement Christmas decor. Either way, modern serving platters with handles on the side make it easy to transport your food and drink between rooms. At events that are self-serve, use serving boards and platters on a nearby sideboard—making it easy for guests to grab their own slices of cheese and bread, as well as crackers, vegetables and other finger foods. Serving trays work for dessert, too. Just place your cake or pie on top of a pedestal for display.

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