Great cast iron hot plate and handle with wooden holder for the table. Plate measures 9 x 5 1/2" outside edge while wooden hot plate measures 11 x 5 3/4 inches. Very rustic and authentic look on your table. Note that when cooking either in the plate or transferring hot food to it, the hot cast iron will eventually burn off the finish on the wooden hot plate holder. It is to be expected and adds to the rustic feel of this kind of cooking. When you first receive this plate set you should season it. First please wash the plate lightly in soap and water. Then when absolutely dry, wipe lightly with oil. Do not use too much! Only a little is best. We use a paper towel dampened with oil to wipe it. Then place in an oven at 350 degrees for an hour. If the oil surface smokes, turn the heat a little lower. Let cool, and you are ready to cook!