# Miniature Table Trays These Bamboo Plates Elevate the Look of Your Cooking by Presentation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-plates References: [nirmeiri](http://www.nirmeiri.com/) Place a few edible items on these Bamboo Plates and they instantly look like high-quality specimens, don't they? It would certainly help of you had a knack for the artistic arrangement of food, yet the raised nature of these lovely [serving trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermal-serving-dish) would render staple groceries gourmet. Round boards made from giant woody grass have been propped on top of three curved wooden legs that serve as a sort of pedestal. They match NirMeiri's [Concrete Plates](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-plates-by-nir-meiri) and feature another design with bamboo bowls upon tapering cylinders. The Bamboo Plates are great for placement in the middle of the [dining table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate) to enable easy reaching over other items. They also make elegant centerpiece stands that contribute dramatically to your decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elevated Food Presentation:** By using bamboo plates, businesses can elevate the look of their food presentations and make staple groceries look gourmet. - **Artistic Arrangement of Food:** The raised nature of these miniature table trays encourages businesses to focus on the artistic arrangement of food, creating visually appealing dishes. - **Multi-functional Table Trays:** The bamboo plates can serve as both serving trays and centerpiece stands, providing businesses with versatile options for table decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can utilize bamboo plates to enhance the presentation of their dishes, elevating the dining experience for customers. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate the use of miniature table trays to add elegance and style to banquet tables and event settings. - **Interior Design:** Home decor and interior design businesses can showcase bamboo plates as decorative pieces that seamlessly blend functionality and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Wooden Serving Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board.md) - [Artsy Serving Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoresin-accented-cheese-and-charcuterie-serving-boards.md) - [All-in-One Eco Party Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knork-eco-party-plate.md) - [Minimal Premium Elegant Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-tray.md) - [Elegant Snack Platter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors-doeuvres-set.md) - [Dual-Purpose Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-crate-and-end-table.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md)