Vented Folding Food Cover That Keeps Flies Off Dishes

Covered, not sealed, so food stays visible

• Vents you can see through

  The perforated walls let you check the food without lifting the dome. Flies and dust stay out, and steam escapes through the holes instead of collecting under the cover. Set it over the main dish and the plate stays readable from across the table.

• Folds flat when done

  The hinged side panels open into a fan and collapse flat once the meal is over. The folded cover slides into a crowded drawer without taking the space of a cloche. It is the simple answer for a small kitchen.

• Hinges that stay attached

  The hinge bands are fixed to the cover, so the panels stay connected as you open and fold. Nothing loose drops into the drawer. The central knob gives you one grip point for lifting the dome on and off.

Set it, lift it, fold it flat

1. 1
   Set the dome over the dish

   Once the food has cooled a little, place the cover gently over the plate or bowl. Keep the dome level so the vent rows sit evenly around the food.

2. 2
   Lift by the central knob

   Pick up the cover by the knob only. Serving a portion takes one hand, and the vents keep the rest of the dish in view while you reach in.

3. 3
   Fan the panels open to fold

   Spread the hinged side panels into a fan shape, then collapse them flat. The cover goes back into the drawer or cupboard in the same motion.

Wash it, dry it, fold it away

• Wash by hand

  Use warm water and mild soap, and run a brush or cloth through the vent holes to clear crumbs and dust.

• Dry it fully

  Air dry the dome and panels before folding, so moisture does not sit in the hinge bands.

• Keep it off the heat

  Plastic warps near high heat, and a warped panel will not fold cleanly. Store it flat away from the stove.

• Lift by the knob

  Lift the central knob only. Stacked plates or pressure on the dome can crack the plastic.