Iron Stand for Cataplana

Product Description

Complete your Portuguese cooking experience with the Iron Stand for Cataplana, a purpose-built accessory that combines functionality with timeless presentation. Handcrafted in São Martinho de Sardoura, Portugal, by metal artisans with over four decades of expertise, this stand is made from sturdy iron and designed to accommodate both flat bottom and traditional clamshell-style cataplanas.

Whether you’re serving a bubbling seafood stew or a savory pork and clam cataplana, this elegant stand holds a tealight candle beneath the pot to keep your dish warm for guests. It not only enhances the culinary experience, but also serves as a beautiful serving piece that reflects the warmth and tradition of Portuguese hospitality.

Perfect for dinner parties, family meals, or cultural celebrations, the stand ensures your food stays warm and inviting—while turning every meal into a showcase. Tealight not included.

This cataplana iron stand is the finishing touch for serving authentic Portuguese meals. Built to last, it keeps your dishes warm, your presentation stunning, and your guests impressed. Traditional craftsmanship meets modern utility in a piece you’ll reach for every time you serve your signature cataplana dish.

Features

• Custom Fit for Cataplanas: Designed specifically for use with Portuguese Copper Cataplanas; compatible with both traditional and flat bottom styles

• Keeps Food Warm: Holds a standard tealight candle (not included) to keep your cataplana dish warm at the table—ideal for extended meals and entertaining

• Handcrafted in Portugal: Made in São Martinho de Sardoura by skilled artisans with over 40 years of experience in traditional ironwork

• Elevated Presentation: Enhances visual appeal at the dinner table, turning your cataplana into a striking centerpiece and conversation starter

• Durable & Stable Design: Sturdy iron construction supports the weight of full cataplanas; wide base ensures stability on most tabletop surfaces

Specifications

• Material: Iron

• Origin: Made in Portugal

• Dimensions: 16.25" x 16.25" x 5.5" (L x W x H)

• Compatibility: Fits flat bottom and traditional Portuguese cataplanas

• Use: Holds tealight candle to keep food warm (candle not included)

• Care: Wipe clean with damp cloth; dry thoroughly after use