When it comes to preparing Christmas feasts, every surface and appliance gets drafted into use. Finding an opportunity when the oven is free to warm your plates can be tricky. And after all the effort and work you've investing in your holiday meal, you don't want to serve them on cold plates that will suck all the warmth and flavour out of your food. A wonderful solution to this problem is the Fabric Plate Warmer by Hot Ideas. Like a mini-electric blanket, the Fabric Plate Warmer weaves between your plates. Suitable for warming three to twelve plates, the Fabric Plate Warmer is ideal for everything from small family meals to large dinner parties. An economical design that's safer for your valuable tableware, plates take just 20 minutes to warm up. A great gadget which will free up time and space in your kitchen, the Tartan Hot Ideas Fabric Plate Warmer is just £34.99 from Lakeland.