Utopia Avebury Blue Stoneware Dinner Plate 260mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Utopia Avebury Blue dinner plate is a decorated stoneware plate finished with a distinctive blue-rimmed design that draws on the look of traditional enamel tableware. Sold in packs of...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 260
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Product Description
The Utopia Avebury Blue dinner plate is a decorated stoneware plate finished with a distinctive blue-rimmed design that draws on the look of traditional enamel tableware. Sold in packs of six, these are intended for food service operators looking to bring a consistent, characterful aesthetic to their table setting without the fragility of genuine enamelware.
Stoneware is a practical choice for commercial dining environments. It holds up well to regular use, handles the thermal cycling of dishwasher service, and carries enough weight to feel considered on the table without being cumbersome for front-of-house staff to handle during busy covers. The Avebury Blue finish suits casual dining, bistro-style venues, gastropubs, and café settings where the rustic, retro aesthetic fits the broader room feel.
From an operational standpoint, a few things are worth considering before committing to a full order:
- The blue-rimmed decoration gives strong visual consistency across a table, supporting a deliberate informal or heritage-style presentation
- Stoneware is dishwasher safe and suited to high-turnover service when handled correctly
- Sold in packs of six, making it straightforward to scale quantities to cover size
- The 260mm diameter is a standard main-course size, compatible with most plating styles
- The weight of the pack should be factored into storage and transport planning for larger orders
This plate works best in venues where the rustic aesthetic is intentional. It would look out of place in a fine-dining setting or a contemporary kitchen with a minimal tableware brief. If you are building out a full cover count or matching to other pieces in the Avebury Blue range, it is worth speaking with us to make sure the combination works before placing a larger order.
Key Features
- Decorated stoneware construction with blue-rimmed enamel-style finish
- 260mm diameter suited to standard main-course plating
- Dishwasher safe for high-turnover commercial table service
- Sold in packs of six for straightforward cover-count scaling
- Consistent decorative finish across the Avebury Blue tableware range
Operational Benefits
- Delivers a coherent rustic table aesthetic across a full dining room
- Withstands regular dishwasher cycling without compromising the decorated finish
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock ordering for small and growing covers
- Sturdy enough for confident front-of-house handling during busy service
- Suits casual and bistro-style venues seeking affordable character tableware
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 260
- Dimensions
- 260(Ø)mm / 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Stoneware
- Weight
- 5.1kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A useful starting point is three plates per cover to allow for tables in use, plates in the dishwasher, and a buffer for breakages. For a 30-cover venue, that suggests a minimum of around 15 packs of six, though busier operations or longer service windows may benefit from holding more stock.
- Stoneware is generally well suited to commercial use — it is more robust than fine china and tolerates the thermal shock of dishwasher cycles better than some ceramic alternatives. That said, like all tableware it will chip if dropped or stacked carelessly, so good front-of-house handling practices remain important.
- The blue-rimmed finish is quite distinctive, so it pairs most naturally with other pieces within the Avebury Blue collection. Mixing it with plain white or heavily patterned plates from unrelated ranges can look inconsistent on the table — if you are building a mixed tableware brief, it is worth talking through the combination before ordering.