Platter (dinner) facts for kids

A platter is a large, flat dish. It's usually oval or round. People use platters to serve a whole meal or different parts of a meal. Think of it as a big serving plate!

Platters in Restaurants

In restaurants, a platter often means a main dish served with other foods. These extra foods are called side dishes. For example, a platter might have a main meat dish. It could also come with a fresh salad or crispy french fries.

Famous Platters from Around the World

Many cultures have their own special platters. These platters are famous for their unique foods.

• The Colombian bandeja paisa is a very popular meal. It comes with many different foods on one big plate.
• In India, you might find a thali. This platter has several small bowls of different dishes. They are all arranged on one large plate.
• Arabic mixed-meat platters are also well-known. They often feature various grilled meats. These meats are served on a bed of rice or with other tasty sides.

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  Mixed Arabic meat platter served on a bed of rice, in a restaurant in the United Kingdom

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  Sadya, a traditional platter originated from the Indian state of Kerala, served on Banana leaf

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  A platter of fruits

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  Five of Cheese on the platter

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  Carne a la tampiqueña on a platter.

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  A salad platter.

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  An Icelandic platter with goat head, head cheeses and cold meat

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  Fish Finger Sandwich platter

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  Bandeja paisa is a typical meal popular in Colombian cuisine. Paisa refers to the Paisa Region and bandeja is Spanish word for platter.

See also

In Spanish: Fuente (recipiente) para niños