Plates and platters for the asparagus season
A design for the asparagus season by Holst Porzellan/Germany
White asparagus is now one of the most expensive vegetables in Europe and has long since ceased to be a cheap, local dish. Not only for this reason, but particularly because of the many different ways in which it can be prepared, this vegetable deserves far more than just a plain plate.
In particular, eating asparagus in restaurants has become a costly culinary experience and should therefore be served on special plates and platters. We deliberately use the term “asparagus plate” incorrectly here to describe our asparagus platters, as chefs and head waiters also recognise “platters” - as we porcelain makers call them - as plates. The situation is similar with the search term “tableware for asparagus season”, which encompasses both ceramics and porcelain. “Porcelain for asparagus season” would be more accurate - but that is another matter.
Ham boards for the asparagus side dishes
A very popular accompaniment to fresh asparagus is cooked or smoked ham. This is best served on small, flat boards. This not only highlights the side dish, but also makes it easier to slice and portion the ham.
Professional - the asparagus drainage slabs
White asparagus should be served “al dente”. Nothing is worse than spoiling the taste of this finest and most expensive vegetable by serving it incorrectly!
Please serve the white asparagus ‘al dente’!
This can often be a bit of a problem, particularly when serving portions for two or more people, because when served fresh, the asparagus becomes soggy in its own juices and loses its texture and firmness.
We are one of the very few manufacturers worldwide to have addressed this issue, and as early as 2008 we developed a porcelain drainage grid that channels the asparagus juice onto a serving plate and/or serving tray placed underneath.
These combinations are perfect for serving asparagus at the table!
Item: BAT043IT
2 pc. porcelain bowl 43 cm with drainage gridAvailable
Item: BAT003IT
2 piece porcelain draining board set 45 cm "Bateau"Available
Item: ITA39IT
2-piece porcelain drainage plate set 38 cm "Italy"Available
Item: AL037IT
2-piece porcelain drainer plate 37 cm "Albergo"Available
Alina - this season’s affordable asparagus platters
With its ‘Alina’ porcelain plates, launched in 2025, Holst Porzellan has set a new price record.
A 30 cm serving plate for €9.90 + VAT and a 35 cm dinner plate for €12.90 + VAT (prices from 18 March 2026) as standard collection items – these are very reasonable prices for this professional quality.
Although they are flawless - bearing only a sticker as a floor mark - the Alina asparagus trays have been heavily discounted once again and are likely to be among the cheapest asparagus trays of the 2026 season.
The flat serving platters measure 30 x 20 cm and are suitable for small to medium portions, whilst the 35 x 24 cm version is suitable for standard to large portions.
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The large, modern asparagus platters
Innovative hosts who want to stand out from the crowd with their asparagus creations present their dishes on large, modern serving platters, a far cry from the traditional standard. Our coloured serving platters, measuring 36–38 cm and available in Coral Blue, Granito Grey and Wood designs, are perfect for this.
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