SERAX Feast Plate with Face XS: A Unique Serving Piece
By Cutipol: The Shape of Tomorrow’s Cuisine | Official Store | Published: 2026-10-21
Category: Product Reviews
Discover the SERAX Feast plate with face XS – a playful, hand-painted stoneware piece from the Ottolenghi collaboration. This buying guide explains its best uses and trade-offs.
Quick answer
The SERAX Feast Plate with Face XS is a decorative stoneware piece best used as a small serving dish or accent plate for Mediterranean-inspired meals, but its small size and hand-painted design mean it is not ideal for everyday dinner use.
Why the face design matters
The Feast collection, co-created with Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, draws from Mediterranean vibrancy. The face motif adds a whimsical, conversational element to the table – perfect for dinner parties or a curated tablescape.
Size trade-off to consider
At 16 cm (6.3 inches) in diameter, this plate is classified as XS. It works well for small bites, olives, or as a bread plate, but it will not hold a main course. If you need a full dinner plate, look at larger SERAX options.
How to decide if this plate is for you
- Use it for: Small serving dishes for appetizers, olives, nuts, or as a bread plate. Its compact size and playful face make it ideal for a tapas-style spread or a decorative accent on a sideboard.
- Skip it for: Everyday dinner plates, large salads, or any dish that requires a flat surface area larger than 16 cm. The decorative face may also not suit formal or minimalist table settings.
- Care note: Hand wash recommended to preserve the multicolored glaze. While stoneware is generally dishwasher-safe, the hand-painted details may fade over time with repeated machine washing. To keep the face design vibrant, hand wash and avoid abrasive scrubbers.
Product facts
- SERAX Feast - Plate with face XS: The Serax Feast plate is made of stoneware, measures H2cm x Ø16cm, and features a multicolored design by Ivo Bisignano and Chef Yotam Ottolenghi. Stoneware is durable and oven-safe for gentle reheating, but the hand-painted surface may show slight variations and is not suitable for microwave use.
SERAX Feast - Plate with face XS
Who should choose this plate
Best for
- Home cooks who love Mediterranean-inspired tableware and want a conversation starter
- Collectors of unique, artist-designed ceramic pieces for display or occasional use
Not for
- Anyone needing a full-size dinner plate for daily meals
- Those who prefer plain, uniform tableware without decorative motifs
