The Table Journal
Notes on building a board, choosing a tray and serving for a crowd without losing the plot.
Small decorative trays and why they tidy a room
A tray does nothing functional on a coffee table and yet the table looks organised the moment one appears.
Serving outdoors when there is no kitchen nearby
Rooftops, stoops and parks all present the same problem: nothing is cold and nothing stays where you put it.
Lazy susans: an old idea that still solves a modern problem
A turntable in the middle of the table removes the single most disruptive thing about a shared meal.
Melamine, plastic or porcelain: choosing a serving tray
The material decides where a tray can be used far more than the price does.
Tiered stands: what they are actually for
A three-tier stand is bought for afternoon tea and then used for everything else, which is the point.
Building a charcuterie board that does not run out in ten minutes
A board that looks generous and lasts an evening is a matter of proportion, not expense.