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Bread, toast and sandwich

Porcelain for bread, sandwiches, toast and snack platters

Bread is one of the most versatile foods on the table. Whether served for breakfast, as a sandwich, toast, rustic snack, cheese platter, alongside soup or as part of a buffet, bread and baked goods accompany many meals throughout the day and require different forms of presentation depending on the dish.

In this category, Holst Porzellan brings together porcelain items particularly suitable for bread, rolls, sandwiches, toast dishes, cold cuts, cheese, snacks and accompanying side dishes. The selection includes flat platters, elongated serving pieces, bowls and other forms designed to present bread-based dishes clearly and attractively.

Bread culture needs more than a bread basket

A bread basket is traditional and practical, but it is not the ideal solution for every type of bread dish. Open sandwiches, toast, panini, baguettes, canapes and savoury snacks can often be presented more effectively on porcelain. Each portion receives its own defined space and can be combined with salad, cheese, cold cuts, dips or small garnishes.

Modern breakfast and snack concepts increasingly treat bread as a complete dish rather than simply placing it in a basket. The right platter or bowl provides the necessary space and creates a clear overall presentation.

For breakfast and brunch

Breakfast demonstrates the versatility of bread particularly well. Rolls, croissants, toast, sandwiches, cheese, cold cuts, jam, honey, butter and small accompaniments are often served together. Long platters and flat serving pieces are ideal for arranging different breakfast components clearly.

At brunch, bread, cold cuts and small hot or cold snacks can also be combined easily. Porcelain provides a calm hygienic surface and can be complemented with small bowls for butter, dips, jam or other accompaniments.

Present sandwiches, toast and open sandwiches attractively

A sandwich or toast dish looks more appealing when served on a platter suited to its shape. Rectangular and elongated porcelain platters are particularly useful for sandwiches, panini, baguettes and open sandwiches because they support a clear presentation while leaving space for salad, crisps, pickles or other sides.

Open sandwiches, avocado toast, croques and other toast dishes can also be presented neatly on flat porcelain platters. The white surface provides a neutral background for the colours of the food.

For bread platters, cheese and cold cuts

Traditional snack platters often include cheese, sausage, ham, spreads, pickles, tomatoes, radishes and different types of bread. Large or elongated platters allow these components to be arranged separately while still forming one coherent presentation.

This creates a clear structure for cold platters and shared meals. Bread can be served separately or directly on the platter while cheese, cold cuts and accompaniments each have their own defined area.

Ideal for buffets and self-service

Clear presentation and easy replenishment are particularly important on buffets. Cold cut platters, serving plates and flat porcelain forms are well suited to cheese, sausage, sandwiches, finger food, small rolls and other cold dishes. Their clear shape supports organised presentation and allows food to be replenished regularly.

At breakfast buffets, different breads and toppings can also be separated clearly, making selection easier for guests and supporting a structured buffet layout.

Bread with soups, salads and smaller dishes

Bread is not only part of breakfast or a snack. It accompanies soups, salads, starters, dips and many main dishes. Small bread plates and narrow serving pieces can be positioned beside the main dish to create a separate place for bread, baguette or toasted slices.

Bread is also a common part of Mediterranean dishes, tapas, antipasti and starter platters. Porcelain helps keep the presentation clean and clearly structured.

White porcelain for calm and versatile presentation

White porcelain provides an excellent background for bread, cheese, cold cuts, vegetables and other colourful foods. The neutral surface does not compete with the food but supports a clean and appetising presentation.

At the same time, white porcelain combines easily with almost every tableware collection and table concept. It works with traditional breakfast settings as well as modern interiors, wood, slate, linen and coloured accessories.

Hygienic, taste neutral and easy to care for

The serving pieces in this category are made from high-quality porcelain with a dense glazed surface. The material is hygienic, taste neutral and odour neutral and is therefore particularly suitable for bread, cheese, cold cuts, spreads and other breakfast or snack foods.

The smooth surface can be cleaned thoroughly and supports regular use. Many items are dishwasher safe and, depending on the individual article, may also be suitable for microwave, refrigeration and other applications.

From a single sandwich to a large breakfast buffet

The strength of this category lies in its versatility. A single sandwich, an open sandwich, a breakfast plate, a large cold cut platter or a buffet all require different shapes and sizes. Holst Porzellan offers a selection of platters, bowls and serving pieces that can be adapted to the food and portion size.

This allows bread to be treated not merely as an accompaniment but as an important part of contemporary food and table culture.

Discover platters, bowls and serving porcelain by Holst Porzellan for bread, sandwiches, toast, cold cuts, snack platters and varied breakfast and buffet concepts.

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Item: SP001

Set of porcelain salt and pepper shakers "Stuart" 2 pcs.

2 x D 3,5/2,5 x H 4,0 cm

Available

€3.90*

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