What Size Are Your Bread and Butter Plates?

Each plate in our 4-piece Bread and Butter Plate Set is 6” in diameter. They are slightly smaller than our Appetizer Plates.

What Is a Bread and Butter Plate?

Sometimes called “bread plates,” Bread and Butter Plates are a classic piece of dinnerware found especially in restaurants. Usually made of stoneware, they’re about half the size of a Dinner Plate and slightly larger than a saucer. They’re designed to fit a single serving of bread and a pat (or two) of butter, but their usefulness extends well beyond that, making them an essential piece of any serveware or dinnerware set.

What Do You Use Bread and Butter Plates for?

These plates are perfect for hors d'oeuvres, tapas, and can even act as salad plates, butter plates, or dessert plates. For large events and buffets, they are the perfect size for canapés and cheese boards. Because of the craftsmanship behind them, they’re durable enough for outdoor dining as well as indoor. They are an essential for any tabletop or tableware set.