Can be used to serve appetizers or for a fancy meal.looks great on the table.I simply loved these white porcelain platters by Sweese. They go well with any other dishes or cups. Perfect for dessert or a fancy salad on a part table or just to cheer up your friends and serve some delightful dessert at tea time. These make a good gift as well!As I’ve stated in previous reviews, Sweese is an awesome brand for kitchen wares. I have confidence in this brand and love the versatility of their minimalist designs. I have already gotten good use out of the 703.101 size (largest).My only qualm with these platters is that some of the photos on Amazon display a deceptively larger rim along the edges, which might be confused for the smaller 705.101 series. In reality, the margins on the 703.101 are very slim, which doesn’t look and feel as luxurious. The upshot to this, however, is increased serving capacity. I would have liked to have purchased a large platter with the same wider margins of the 705.101.Be sure to scroll down to the “Product Description” section to check out the detailed photo of all the sizes available of the Sweese serving platters family to help find the right size to fit your needs.I love cooking, and as a result, I have tons of squeeze bottles with oils, vinegars, and syrups. I use this dish to hold some of the most used bottles on the countertop.It helps to keep the clutter down and it looks much better than before. It also helps to contain anything that runs down the side of the bottle. It doesn't happen often; but, washing the dish is much easier than wiping down the countertop and hoping it didn't stain.All in all, this was a satisfying purchase.Very classy and a nice way to serve salads, mini desserts.Beautiful plates and very good quality. Worth the moneyWe don’t know about the quality or use of the item. We were very pleased with the appearance. All we know is that they make lovely gifts under my wife’s home made baked goods.