Gravy Boats in Serveware(568)

Gravy Boats

What is a gravy boat?

It's obviously something you commandeer to navigate a sea of gravy. In all seriousness, gravy boats, also known as sauce boats or saucieres, are specialized pitchers for serving gravy and other saucers without causing a mess. They're round vessels with a curved, tapered spout that directs the gravy onto your plate. At Walmart.com, you'll find a wide variety of gravy boats to simplify the serving process at your next dinner party and minimize cleanup time.

Ceramic or porcelain gravy boats are a popular choice, as they're often dishwasher-, microwave- and oven-safe, so it's easy to keep your gravy at the optimal temperature and clean the gravy boat afterward. Some gravy boats even include a gravy warmer, which is a base with an electronic heating element that keeps the gravy warm; anybody who's ever had to deal with cold gravy knows how important it is to not have cold gravy. Ceramic gravy boats can add a timeless accent to your dinner table, but they're also heavier and more fragile than, say, stainless steel gravy boats, so if you're dealing with kids or guests who are hard on serveware, consider a more durable material like stainless steel or plastic.

Sauce boats can also include a matching plate or stand, which helps keep the boat anchored and catches any sauce that might be dripping down the edges of the boat. These sets can be accented with pottery designs, floral patterns and textured, embossed motifs to add an elegant accent to your dining room.