Our Favorite Thanksgiving Serving Platters

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Thanksgiving Turkey
Iain Bagwell

Thanksgiving is a generous holiday. You're giving thanks and spending time with those you love, and it's the one day you're allowed to unabashedly stuff yourself full of juicy turkey, flavorful dressing, and as many casseroles as you can handle. You don't save room for pie, per se—but you definitely eat some anyway. Besides the once-a-year dishes we look forward to for months, another exciting part about Thanksgiving for Southerners is the decor. We get to create stunning seasonal tablescapes, break out our favorite china, and meticulously plan how we're going to display all that food we've been stowed away in the kitchen cooking for the past two days. Most Southern families have their china and their silver, but another very important facet of the Thanksgiving meal is the many casseroles dishes, serving platters, and gravy boats that must accommodate our menu, and must do so in style. This is where you can mix and match, throw in color, stick with your china pattern, or use anything else you might have picked up throughout the year. It's up to you and what type of table you're setting. Serving platters tend to steal the show at the Thanksgiving table because they hold the precious goods: that turkey. You can use serving platters for a variety of sides, as well, which help to make a table not quite as stuffed with just casserole dishes. If you're in the market for a new serving platter or two (or three), there are so many different ones to choose from depending on your taste. Whether you want neutral or bright, classic or modern, you can undoubtedly find what you want. Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving serving platters to have on the table this year.

We can't imagine a more fitting platter to serve your Thanksgiving turkey on.

Juliska Jardins du Monde 15" Platter

Juliska Jardins du Monde 15" Platter

Neiman Marcus

Sometimes a pretty, elegant white platter does just the trick for your Thanksgiving feast centerpiece.

William Sonoma Provence Hand Painted Serving Platter

William Sonoma Provence Hand Painted Serving Platter

William Sonoma

The unique design on this platter will add a pop of color and serve as a fun conversation piece for your dining table.

Gibson Home 18" x 14" Stoneware Royal Abbey Embossed Serving Platter

Gibson Home 18" x 14" Stoneware Royal Abbey Embossed Serving Platter

Target

With all the festive colors from Thanksgiving side dishes – cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and green beans, just to name a few – simple elegance is all you need in this platter.

Crate & Barrel Amina Oval Platter

Crate & Barrel Amina Oval Platter

Crate & Barrel

Mix your typical china patterns with this abstract platter for a contemporary and timeless table setting.

Lenox French Perle Large Serving Platter

Lenox French Perle Large Serving Platter

Amazon

We love the Fleur-de-Lis detailing on this French Perle platter.

Pottery Barn Charlotte Platter

Pottery Barn Charlotte Platter

Pottery Barn

Just imagine your turkey taking center stage accented by rosemary and cranberry sprigs on this gorgeous platter.

Spode Woodland Pheasant Octogonal Platter

Spode Woodland Pheasant Octogonal Platter

Macy's

The turkey isn't the only bird on Thanksgiving that can be festive. This Spode Woodland Pheasant china pattern has all the right autumnal elements for a dinner shared with family.

Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry Oval Platter

Pfaltzgraff Autumn Berry Oval Platter

Amazon

Capture the essence of the fall season on this berry and leaf detailed platter.

William Sonoma Rustic® Outdoor Melamine Platter

William Sonoma Rustic® Outdoor Melamine Platter

William Sonoma

The faux patina on this platter adds just the right amount of character to any table setting.

Rachael Ray Cucina Dinnerware 8-Inch x 12-Inch Stoneware Rectangular Platter

Rachael Ray Cucina Dinnerware 8-Inch x 12-Inch Stoneware Rectangular Platter

Amazon

Your Thanksgiving turkey will standout on this seasonal red platter.

Darby Home Co Walburg Platter

Darby Home Co Walburg Platter

Wayfair

We love a classic blue and white china pattern. This platter will pair perfectly with any table arrangement.

Arhaus Lotus Medium Platter

Arhaus Lotus Medium Platter

Arhaus

This gold, abstract platter is just the piece for those looking to add a touch of modern design to their dining table.

Lenox Federal Gold Bone China Oval Platter

Lenox Federal Gold Bone China Oval Platter

Dillard's

Gold bone china to match the falling golden leaves outside.

Spode Blue Italian Chinoiserie Medium Oval Platter

Splode Blue Italian Chinoiserie Medium Oval Platter

Dillard's

Add to your traditional china collection with this Spode Blue Italian design platter. It's a staple china pattern in any Southern home.

Villeroy & Boch Cottage Inn Oval Platter, 14.5

Villeroy & Boch Cottage Inn Oval Platter, 14.5

Macy's

There's no need to add greenery to your turkey with this berry and sprigs printed platter.

Noritake Crestwood Cobalt Etched Platinum Oval Platter

Noritake Crestwood Cobalt Etched Platinum Oval Platter

Dillard's

This china design is timeless.

Arthur Court Fleur-de-Lis Rectangular Tray with Handles

Arthur Court Fleur-de-Lis Rectangular Tray with Handles

Dillard's

The handles on this silver platter make it easier to transport Thanksgiving's star player: the turkey.

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