Costa Nova Mar I Striped Ceramic Grate Plate - Turquoise

This handcrafted ceramic grater plate reimagines a very old traditional utensil once commonly found across Southern Europe and Portugal.

Designed for everyday cooking, it allows you to grate garlic, ginger, nutmeg, Parmesan, chocolate or citrus zest directly onto the plate. The textured center quickly transforms ingredients into a fine purée or delicate shavings while naturally collecting all the juices and aromas.

Widely used in Portuguese and Spanish kitchens for generations, grater plates were originally simple everyday objects kept close at hand on the table or beside the kitchen counter. Even today, they remain incredibly practical for preparing vinaigrettes, flavouring sauces, rubbing fresh tomato onto toasted bread or adding freshly grated garlic to a dish without using a bulky grater or food processor.

Why I love it

• A traditional utensil that is both beautiful and genuinely useful every day.
• The highly effective textured center for grating garlic, ginger or Parmesan.
• The artisanal Mediterranean spirit that instantly adds character to a kitchen or table.

Possible uses

• Grate garlic, ginger, nutmeg or chocolate
• Prepare sauces or vinaigrettes directly on the plate
• Serve olive oil, tapas or small side dishes
• Present freshly grated Parmesan at the table

Characteristics

• Material: Handcrafted Portuguese ceramic
• Finish: Hand-painted decoration and textured central surface
  
• Diameter: 12cm (4.7'')
• Height: 2.5cm (1.0'')