Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of retaining pre-selected food products and serving such pre-selected food products as desired includes a bottom member formed from a predetermined material having a predetermined hardness which is at least sufficient to provided a stiffness to the bottom member to prevent bending thereof. A first cavity is formed in the bottom member having a predetermined depth. A cooling gel member is disposed within the first cavity. Such cooling gel member includes a second cavity formed therein having a second predetermined depth. A plate member is disposed within such second cavity.