Utopia Rustic Olive Wood Platters 250mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
These Utopia olive wood platters are individual serving boards cut from genuine olive wood, sold in packs of six. Because each piece comes from natural timber, the grain, colouring, and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 140
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 140(W) x 250(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
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Product Description
These Utopia olive wood platters are individual serving boards cut from genuine olive wood, sold in packs of six. Because each piece comes from natural timber, the grain, colouring, and surface pattern will vary between boards — no two are identical. That variation is part of the appeal for operators running a rustic or artisan-style table presentation.
Olive wood is naturally dense and close-grained, which makes it reasonably resilient under regular service use. The material has inherent antibacterial properties, and at this size the boards are a practical choice for individual starters, sharing antipasti, charcuterie, or small dessert presentations. They hold up well during a busy service when handled with reasonable care, though like all natural wood boards they require hand-washing rather than dishwasher use and occasional oiling to maintain condition over time.
Key practical points for front-of-house use:
- Natural antibacterial properties from genuine olive wood
- Each board is unique — adds visual interest to plating without additional effort
- Lightweight enough for comfortable single-hand carrying during service
- Hand-wash only — not suitable for commercial dishwashers
- Pairs well with slate, stoneware, or other rustic-finish tableware collections
These boards suit gastropubs, bistros, farm-to-table restaurants, and similar venues where the rustic aesthetic is intentional. They are less appropriate for high-volume operations where the hand-wash requirement would create a bottleneck, or for venues with a contemporary or minimalist table setting. If you need a higher volume or a larger serving format, there are alternative board sizes and materials worth considering.
If you are building out a new table service collection and want to talk through what works well together, the team is happy to help you get it right before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine olive wood construction with natural close-grained density
- Each board individually unique due to natural timber variation
- Natural antibacterial properties inherent to olive wood material
- 250mm length suitable for individual starter or sharing presentations
- Supplied in a pack of six for consistent table service deployment
Operational Benefits
- Adds distinctive rustic character to plating without additional styling effort
- Inherent antibacterial properties support food-safe front-of-house service
- Pack of six provides a practical quantity for small section service
- Lightweight format allows comfortable single-hand carrying during busy service
- Complements slate, stoneware, and rustic crockery for a cohesive table look
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 140
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 140(W) x 250(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Material
- Wood
- Weight
- 680g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — olive wood boards should be hand-washed only. Repeated dishwasher cycles will cause the wood to crack, warp, and dry out prematurely. For commercial settings, factor in a hand-wash and dry routine as part of your post-service process, and oil the boards periodically to maintain their condition.
- Not exactly. Because these are made from genuine olive wood, each board carries its own grain pattern, colouring, and natural markings. For most operators running a rustic or artisan presentation style this variation is desirable, but if visual uniformity across the table is important to you, a manufactured material such as melamine or slate may be a better fit.
- That depends on your cover count, how the boards are being used, and your washing turnaround during service. As a rough guide, venues using these for individual starter presentations typically want enough boards to cover at least one full sitting without needing to wash mid-service. It is worth working out your peak cover numbers and washing cycle time before deciding on quantity.