What is a gravy boat?

A gravy boat—also known as a sauce boat or a saucière—usually looks a bit like a magic lamp cut in half horizontally, but instead of receiving three wishes, you get delicious, warm gravy to pour over your mashed potatoes. The dish adds a classy touch to the dinner table and is easy to pour with a handle and spout. Gravy boats often come with small saucers that go underneath the boat to catch any liquid that may run down the spout.

Some common materials for gravy boats include porcelain, ceramic, silver, glass, and even stainless steel. Many Etsy shops sell beautiful vintage or hand-painted decorative ceramic options that add loads of character to your dining table while keeping your sauce or gravy warm so you can take time to add finishing touches to your meal before passing that boat around the table.

Keeping your gravy warm

Many porcelain and ceramic gravy boats can be heated in the microwave or oven to help the boat retain heat for longer. If the oven isn’t an option, try a gravy boat warmer , which allows a tealight to be placed underneath, or an insulated gravy boat for long-lasting warmth. Remember to use pot holders or oven mitts when touching the boat, as the handle may be hot.

Can you use a ladle with a gravy boat?

You can absolutely use a gravy boat with a ladle , though most boats have spouts and handles built into the design for easy pouring. A small ladle is the best option if your gravy boat is narrow. Choose a large ladle if you have a tall, deep boat that’s too heavy to pass around.

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kes935

5 out of 5 stars

"The pitchers were exactly as pictured and arrived quickly and safely packaged. They'll be very useful at Thanksgiving as gravy boats and cream servers for coffee!"

TURQUOISE SERVER PITCHER, Melted Butter Server, holds a cup, Small Gravy Boat, Handmade Ceramic Pitcher, Sauce Server, Cream Server
andreamchale

5 out of 5 stars

"Love this gravy boat/creamer! Exactly as pictured, rustic and lovely."

Gravy or Salad Dressing Boat / mixing bowl / batter bowl / ceramic gravy boat / pottery / vinaigrette / maple syrup / gravy bowl / gift
lily69

5 out of 5 stars

"This is a beautiful gravy boat which I'm looking forward to using! It is very well made and the colors are striking! This shop has lovely and useful items making the ordinary extraordinary!"

Handmade Pottery Gravy Boat--Slate/Twilight--ceramic gravy server with plate--handled gravy bowl with spout and drip plate-2-piece gravy set
Damian P McCabe

5 out of 5 stars

"Gravy boat good came ok"

Gravy Boat with Flannel Flower design
Melissa Ashburn

5 out of 5 stars

"The gravy boat with family recipe is wonderful! She checked to be sure I liked the font and script and it came out just perfectly! If you have any family recipes to share, she'll make you a wonderful gift that will be appreciated for many years."

DISCOUNTED - Ceramic Gravy Boat with Handwritten Recipe - Custom White Ceramic Gravy Dish - Add a Family Recipe - Saucer Plate Included
Erica Oman

5 out of 5 stars

"Pours nicely and stores beautifully. Design is clean and very user friendly. I was looking for a gravy boat that wasn’t an absolute behemoth and this has just fit the bill."

Gravy Boat with Handle - Modern Gravy Holder - Winter Kitchenware - Ceramic - Stoneware

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Handmade Pottery Gravy Boat with Drip Plate--Ceramic Gravy Boat with handle and spout and small plate--CHOOSE YOUR GLAZE-

Vintage Tupperware 1970s Brown and Cream Gravy Boat with original Ladle Spoon

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Antique Booths Chinese Tree A8001 Hand Painted Gravy Boat

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Southern Potteries Blue Ridge Gravy Sauce Boat, “Bittersweet” Hand Painted Floral

Russel Wright Gravy Boat Speckled Green

Green Ceramic Gravy Dish

Mikasa Fine China Gravy Boat Fleur-De-Lis with Underplate

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Vintage Mid Century Gravy Boat

Vintage Rosenthall Hillside Gravy Boat with Attached Underplate Pink Center Rose with Small Flowers Gold Rim Germany Panchosporch

Vintage Gravy Boat Small Syracuse China Restaurant Ware MCM White Green Gold

Skull Gravy Boat, Skulls Custard Jug, Large Creamer Dish, Goth Kitchenware, Emo Dinner service, Table Decoration, Gothic Homeware, Punk Rock

Antique Distressed Stained Crazed White Green Floral Ironstone Buffalo Pottery Gravy Boat,Cottage Farmhouse Shabby Rustic,Gift under 60

Pillivuyt France White Porcelain Double Handle Fat Separator Gravy Boat

Rare Tirschenreuth "Baronesse Orleans" Gravy Boat with Attached Underplate Germany #1838

Vintage Blue China Willow Victoria Porcelain gravy boat with underplate, gravy boat, vintage gravy boat

Lenox Winter Greetings Everyday Gravy Boat ~RARE

VTG 1980s Indiana Glass ROYAL BRIGHTON Clear Sauce Dressing Set Oneida Spoon 3PC

Vintage 2 pc WEDGWOOD PALATIA Gravy Boat with Underplate 1983 England PRISTINE

Poole Pottery sauce / gravy boat and stand in the Cameo Celadon green colour way, vintage 1960s Poole tableware - 17cm long

Fantasia by PRINCESS HOUSE crystal gravy boat

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Silver Plated Gravy Boat

Antique silver plated sauce boat from le Grand Hotel in Grasse, hotel silver, French riviera

Vintage Royal Semi Porcelain Gravy Boat green transferware, Alfred Meakin LTD, Roselle made in England

Vintage Restaurant Gravy Boats Sold Individually From Coors, Rego, Mayer, Etc

Antique Green Transferware Gravy Boat - New Wharf Pottery - Eastwood Pattern

CHRISTOFLE Silver Plate - Gravy Boat by Lino Sabattini - 26cm Long

Silver Plate Gravy Boat Made in England

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1800's Vintage White Ironstone Gravy Boat Marked Royal Lion Head Antique

Green Stoneware Gravy Boat, Fiesta Ware

Noritake, Brookhollow (4704), Gravy Boat with Underplate, Fine Bone China, Serving Pieces, Dinnerware Set

Vintage Forest Bavaria Germany "Moonglow" Gravy Boat and Matching Saucer

Vintage Wm Rogers Silver Plate Sauce Boat | Elegant Dining Accessory | Housewarming or Wedding Gift

Handmade Pottery Gravy Boat and Drip Plate--Slate--2-piece Hand thrown Ceramic Gravy Boat--stoneware gravy dish and plate--serving piece

Vintage Mikasa STUDIO NOVA IMPULSE Gravy Boat with Under Plate Y2262

Ironquois China Gravy Boat, Vintage Restaurant Ware, Vintage Gravy Boat, Vintage Kitchen Ware, White Gravy Boat, Vintage Ironqouis

Vintage Crown Ducal Gravy Boat With Attached Drip Dish

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Ferdinand Selle Burgau Katharina Vintage 1900 Art Nouveau Curvy Shape Sauce Gravy Boat White Green Blue

Wedgwood Hedge Rose White Gravy Boat, England

Vintage Noritake Colony China Gravy Boat Attached Underplate White Platinum Trim

Charming Vintage ‘Royal Albert’ “Memory Lane” Gravy > Sauce Boat ‘Platter’ ONLY. Perfect Replacement China.

Johnson Bros. English Chippendale Gravy Boat

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Antique Staffordshire White Ironstone SAUCE TUREEN and UNDERTRAY, Sydenham Type Shape, Holland & Green, H and G Late Harvey

Vintage Wedgwood Bone China Columbia Black GRAVY BOAT Under PLATE

Homer Laughlin Rhythm Shape Sauce Boat - Rich Harlequin Yellow - Vintage 1950s - Made in USA - As New Condition - VG++ Classic MCM Beauty!

Vintage Fiesta Gravy Boat, Gravy Bowl, Fiesta Pitcher, Green Turquoise Bowl, Ceramic Gravy Boat

Vintage Electric Gravy Boat Made in Japan, Cream Color Ceramic Rectangular Container with Lid

Delightful Colonial inspired pewter gravy boat. This pewter gravy boat is ideal to use on your farmhouse table or for a farm style wedding.

Vintage Johnson Brothers Ironstone Athena White Gravy Boat - Single Straight Handle Vintage White Gravy Boat

Vintage serving sauce gravy boat bowl cobalt blue white pottery porcelain ceramic tableware dinnerware, housewarming gift

Vintage Porsgrund Gravy Boat and Saucer Gold-Rimmed Farmer’s Rose Partern #88

Hall China U.S.Q.M.C. Gravy Boat (mold #A8); Hall China Ironstone Gravy Boat, Hall China Military China, Hall China Restaurantware

Vintage GRAVY BOAT, Taylor Smith & Taylor Co., Sauce Dish, Earthenware China, TST126 pattern, Housewarming, Bridal Shower Gift.

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