Cheese platters

Rosenthal cheese platters

Serve your selection of cheeses in style for any occasion on Rosenthal’s high-quality cheese platters. Complement your tableware set with a matching cheese platter from the versatile Rosenthal tableware collections and create a cohesive table setting that invites everyone to enjoy the meal together.

The small and large cheese platters are available in classic white as well as in the vibrant colours of the various dinnerware collections. Arrange your selection of cheeses in an aesthetically pleasing way on these beautifully shaped porcelain cheese platters, which combine aesthetics and functionality to the highest standard of quality.

Order large and small cheese platters from Rosenthal and serve cheese in style

Cheese has a firm place in culinary culture and is not only enjoyed with wine but also served as a dessert after the main course. Presented on an elegant porcelain cheese platter, the selection of cheeses reveals its full flavour and is shown off to its best advantage.

At Rosenthal, you’ll find classic porcelain cheese platters in understated designs as well as those that place the cheese at the centre of attention. The Rosenthal range also offers modern models in colourful designs as well as those made from stoneware with a handmade look. With Rosenthal’s small and large cheese platters, you can create a feast for both the eyes and the palate, ensuring that your selected cheese specialities become a delight for all the senses.

Unique designs for the ultimate in culinary enjoyment

With its high-quality porcelain items, Rosenthal is one of the world’s best-known brands when it comes to fine tableware. Founded in 1897, Rosenthal has always stood for porcelain creations that consistently meet the high standards of form, design and function.

Renowned designers such as Walter Gropius and Gianni Versace lend Rosenthal’s tableware collections an exclusivity and a diversity of design whose inventiveness is rarely found today. Tableware collections such as Rosenthal Suomi and Junto have won numerous awards and demonstrate that high-quality porcelain design remains an integral part of our culture to this day.

Rosenthal’s cheese platters are available as part of the following porcelain and stoneware tabelware collections:

• Rosenthal Junto: The cheese platters in the Junto Collection are characterised by a subtle fusion of fine porcelain, sensuous ceramics and warm wood. The fine porcelain of the cheese platter features a delicate diamond-patterned relief that tapers towards the centre, creating a harmonious contrast to the bold, earthy stoneware pieces.
• Rosenthal Mesh: The cheese platter from the Mesh collection, designed by the Spanish industrial designer Gemma Bernal, stands out for its innovative and versatile design and is also ideal for serving tapas and at buffets. The characteristic delicate lattice relief on the clean, geometric shapes gives the cheese platter a lively and modern look.
• Rosenthal Heritage Turandot: The cheese platter from the Heritage Turandot collection captivates with a poetic porcelain decoration featuring peony blossoms, bamboo, ginkgo leaves and golden dragonflies. Like a work of art, your selection of cheeses is shown off to its best advantage on this platter.

Porcelain cheese platters such as those in the Mesh collection have what it takes to become modern classics; with their timeless, contemporary design, they create the ideal presentation surface for your exquisite selection of cheeses.

Arranging Rosenthal cheese platters: what to bear in mind when styling

A delicious cheese platter strikes the ideal balance between savoury and mild flavours, between soft and hard cheeses, and between cheeses with and without rinds. It is this balance that makes the cheese-eating experience perfect.

Different textures and colours stimulate both the palate and the eye. By ensuring a harmonious balance between these different types of cheese, you can create authentic moments of indulgence with your cheese platter in the comfort of your own home:

• Soft and semi-soft cheeses: These varieties are mild in flavour and often have a creamy texture. They are an essential part of French cheese platters in particular. Brie and Camembert are two flavourful examples of soft cheeses and are wonderful spread on baguette or toast.
• Cream cheese: Cream cheese is an unripened, spreadable cheese with a mild flavour. Feta, goat’s cheese or other types of cream cheese add a delightful variety of flavours to the cheese platter.
• Semi-hard and hard cheeses: Tangy semi-hard cheeses such as Gouda, Emmental or Cheddar are among the most popular varieties and are excellent when sliced. Hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Asiago have an even more intense flavour and are crumbled into small pieces or grated.
• Blue-veined cheeses: Blue-veined cheeses such as Camembert or Gorgonzola bring a different flavour nuance to the table thanks to their rind and are also a visual highlight. Combined with berries and nuts, the cheese platter becomes particularly attractive.
• Meat and accompaniments on the cheese platter: A well-balanced cheese platter depends on achieving a harmonious blend of flavours between savoury cheeses and sweet and savoury accompaniments. Popular accompaniments include meat and sausage, as these stand out from the cheese both visually and in terms of flavour. This also ensures that guests who aren’t cheese lovers get their money’s worth.

For larger groups and for presenting a wide range of sausage and cheese specialities, Rosenthal also offers a wide selection of platters to complement your cheese platter.

Complements to the cheese selection

Thinly sliced baguette, pretzels and toasted bread are popular accompaniments for a cheese platter, as they allow the cheese to really come into its own.

With these accompaniments, your cheese platter will become a memorable highlight:

• Smoked sausages and cured meats: Firm sausages such as salami or chorizo offer a savoury contrast to the cheese and, thanks to their firm texture, stand out beautifully against the cheese. Cured meats such as ham and mortadella also enrich the cheese platter with their hearty flavour.
• Sweet and savoury on the cheese platter: Fresh fruit such as berries, grapes and apple slices make wonderful accompaniments to a cheese platter. Dried cranberries, raisins or apricots also go well with many types of cheese and meat, and can be combined beautifully with honey. Pickled gherkins or olives make a good savoury addition, whilst walnuts, cashew nuts and almonds offer a great way to decorate the cheese platter attractively. Fresh herbs such as rosemary can also be used to decorate the cheese platter.

What to bear in mind when preparing a cheese platter

If you want to treat your guests to a truly perfect experience, make sure to take the soft and hard cheeses out of the fridge at least an hour before serving. Only once the cheese has come to room temperature can it develop its full flavour.

When serving cheese, it is also important to use a different cheese knife for each variety. This is not only more hygienic but also prevents the flavours from being compromised. A handy cheese knife set is ideal for this. To protect the cheese from external influences, you can use a cheese platter with a cheese dome.

If you often entertain guests, you should also opt for a porcelain platter: unlike a slate or bamboo cheese platter, porcelain is acid-resistant and very easy to care for. Discover the perfect dinnerware pieces at Rosenthal for your stylishly set table, whatever the occasion.

Cheese platters online at Rosenthal

Set the table with a matching cheese platter in a beautiful shape, with an exceptional decoration or in an original design – all hallmarks of Rosenthal. In the Rosenthal online shop, you’ll find high-quality porcelain creations for your table and your entire home.

From iconic classics from the Rosenthal collections to innovative design collections and a range of colour options, Rosenthal offers high-quality porcelain items and home accessories for your stylish home. Be inspired by Rosenthal's design ideas, which offer the perfect products for every interior style.