Description
Rectangular Rim Plate (Deep) – Framed Presentations with Functional Depth
The Rectangular Rim Plate (Deep) from Cameo China’s Square collection represents an elegant fusion of classic rim plate design with modern rectangular geometry and enhanced depth, available in two versatile sizes—11-3/4 in x 5-3/4 in for individual service and 15-3/4 in x 6-7/8 in for shared platters. This versatile plate features a raised rim that frames presentations while the increased well depth accommodates saucy preparations, layered compositions, and generous portions, with the modern rectangular profile providing generous surface area while the deep well creates functional capacity for preparations that traditional flat plates cannot accommodate. Crafted from premium vitrified china with an alumina body and brilliant white glaze that enhances ingredient colors while resisting staining, the raised rim is precisely formed to create elegant framing while the deep well provides functional capacity for saucy preparations. The combination of classic rim design, modern rectangular geometry, and functional depth creates versatile presentation platforms that support both traditional and contemporary plating concepts where the raised rim provides visual boundaries that focus attention on culinary compositions.
Traditional Applications
These rectangular rim plates excel in diverse service environments where functional depth enhances both presentation quality and operational efficiency. Traditional entrée service with saucy preparations benefits from the deep well that contains sauces while the raised rim prevents spillage—braised short ribs in rich jus, pan-seared fish in beurre blanc, or any saucy preparation—with the 11-3/4 in size serving individual portions while the 15-3/4 in format supports shared presentations or generous single servings. Pasta and risotto presentations discover ideal platforms in the deep well format where Italian cuisine preparations with generous sauce components, risottos with creamy consistencies, and polenta presentations benefit from the depth that prevents spillage while the raised rim frames compositions, with both sizes addressing different service styles from individual portions to family-style sharing. Stacked and layered compositions leverage the enhanced depth for vertical presentations where layered vegetable terrines, stacked protein preparations, and composed salads with multiple components benefit from the well depth that supports height while the raised rim provides visual framing, enabling dimensional presentations that create visual interest through elevation. Asian cuisine presentations with sauce components find functional solutions in the deep well format where stir-fries with sauce, curries with liquid components, and noodle dishes with broths benefit from the depth that contains liquids while the rectangular profile provides modern presentation, with the raised rim preventing spillage during service while creating elegant framing.
Creative Applications
Contemporary culinary professionals are discovering innovative applications that leverage the deep rim format for engaging presentations that combine functional capacity with elegant framing. Deconstructed presentations enable modern concepts where components that traditionally combine are arranged separately within the deep well, with sauces pooled in strategic locations and solid components positioned for visual impact—deconstructed soups present solid components elevated above pooled broths, deconstructed entrées arrange proteins, starches, and vegetables in organized compositions with sauce elements contained within the well—with the raised rim containing liquid elements while providing framing that unifies disparate components. Sauce painting and artistic plating leverage the deep well as an ideal canvas where chefs create artistic presentations through strategic sauce placement, with the white glaze serving as a neutral background while the raised rim provides natural boundaries for sauce work, enabling chefs to pool sauces, create swooshes, or paint intricate patterns within the well with proteins and accompaniments positioned to complement sauce artistry. Shared platter presentations transform the 15-3/4 in size into communal dining platforms where multiple portions are arranged for shared service—whole roasted fish presented with sauce pooled around the preparation, family-style pasta presentations serving multiple guests from a single platter, or composed salads arranged for shared service—with the deep well accommodating generous portions while the raised rim creates elegant framing. Soup and stew service gains modern presentation through the enhanced depth that enables creative presentations transcending traditional bowl service, where hearty stews are presented in the deep well with crusty bread positioned on the rim or chilled soups gain modern presentation in the rectangular well with garnishes arranged for visual impact. Brunch and breakfast presentations benefit from the deep well format for preparations with liquid components where Eggs Benedict presentations contain hollandaise within the well, breakfast skillets transfer directly from pan to plate, and pancake presentations with syrup benefit from the depth that prevents spillage, while dessert presentations with sauce gain sophistication where warm chocolate cake is presented with sauce pooled around the preparation, fruit tarts gain elegance when positioned in sauce pools, or plated desserts combine multiple components with the depth accommodating sauce elements that enhance primary preparations.
