How to Paint & Decorate a Food Platter

Summary: A platter, or food tray, is a shallow platform designed for carrying food. It is larger than a salver tray, a smaller version commonly used for lighter and smaller servings, and it can be made from a number of materials, including silver, brass, sheet iron, wood, melamine and papier-mâché. Trays are flat, but have raised edges to stop food and plates from sliding off of them. They are made in a variety of shapes, but are usually found in oval or rectangular forms, sometimes containing cutout or attached handles that can be used to carry them.

Food trays don't have to be dull carriers of meals from the kitchen to the table. You can use these items as palettes for artistic expression. In this free video series, our expert will show you how to go about painting a food tray with step-by-step instructions. Learn what supplies you need to paint a food tray, how to mix paint, and how to paint every part and side of the tray. Express you creativity in the kitchen with this unique artistic vision! No longer will you carry food into a room and think, I wish this food tray looked nicer. Spruce up your life and spruce up your food trays!