The present invention discloses a platter ensemble that has two platters
inter nested or stack, so that they appear as one unit. The upper platter
has a large recessed area to hold the foodstuff, such as lobster or other
shellfish. This recessed area has slots or holes to allow for the
drainage of the liquid from the foodstuff, which is then contained by the
lower platter. The upper platter has a supporting system of continuous
tabs or stand offs that contact and separate the upper platter from the
lower platter, so as to prevent deflection of the upper platter from the
weight of the foodstuff or the pressures exerted by a fork or knife, for
example. The upper platter also has a smaller recessed reservoir area to
hold sauces, melted butter, or similar items.The lower platter has one
continuous recessed area that is deeper and slightly larger than the
upper platter to allow for inter nesting, stacking, and the containment
of the liquid that has drained from the foodstuff. Additionally, the
lower platter has two semi-circular cut outs to accommodate a finger or
thumb allowing for easier separation of the ensemble.