I hate putting hot food onto cold plates. In the winter, the food gets cold really quickly anyway without making things worse by putting it onto a cold plate. I am usually only cooking for 2 people and can often put a couple of dinner plates in the top (small) oven if I am using the bottom (large) oven (or vice versa). That works well, but I become unstuck if I am making dinner for 4 and in particular, doing a roasted joint - usually both ovens are in use so nowhere to put the plates to warm!
I have tried putting the plates into the microwave, but it really doesn't work - they only get warm if there is food on them first.
Amazon has loads of plate warmers - but they seem to be geared for much larger gatherings - 10 or 12 plates!
Ideally a 4 - 6 plate warmer device is what I need. Has anyone come across anything (electric/micro/other) that can do this? (Space is also an issue, so I can't get an old style "hostess" trolley - though I would if I could - they seem like an excellent idea for serving warm food on warm plates!)
I have tried putting the plates into the microwave, but it really doesn't work - they only get warm if there is food on them first.
Amazon has loads of plate warmers - but they seem to be geared for much larger gatherings - 10 or 12 plates!
Ideally a 4 - 6 plate warmer device is what I need. Has anyone come across anything (electric/micro/other) that can do this? (Space is also an issue, so I can't get an old style "hostess" trolley - though I would if I could - they seem like an excellent idea for serving warm food on warm plates!)