Utopia Tribeca Ebony Dinner Plate 280mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Utopia Tribeca dinner plate is a stoneware plate finished in a deep ebony glaze, sized at 280mm — a practical main-course diameter well suited to full table-service covers. Each...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
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Product Description
The Utopia Tribeca dinner plate is a stoneware plate finished in a deep ebony glaze, sized at 280mm — a practical main-course diameter well suited to full table-service covers. Each piece carries a reactive glaze, meaning the finish varies slightly from plate to plate, giving the range a handcrafted, tactile character that works well in restaurants, bistros and casual dining venues where presentation matters alongside durability.
Stoneware performs reliably in busy front-of-house environments. It holds heat reasonably well through service, resists chipping better than standard earthenware, and the reactive glaze is thermal-shock resistant, so plates moving from a hot pass to a cooler surface are less likely to craze over time. The Tribeca range is rated safe for oven, microwave and dishwasher use, which simplifies kitchen workflow and reduces handling restrictions for staff.
- Reactive individual glaze gives each plate a distinctive, consistent-yet-varied finish
- Suitable for oven, microwave and dishwasher use without restriction
- Thermal shock resistance reduces the risk of crazing under daily service conditions
- Deep ebony finish suits contemporary and rustic dining room aesthetics equally
- Sold in packs of six, practical for building cover counts incrementally
These plates are a sensible choice for independent restaurants, gastropubs, hotel dining rooms and café-restaurants running full table service. They are best suited to operations that want a defined, dark-toned tableware aesthetic without a high per-piece cost. For very high-volume sites with significant daily cover counts, it is worth considering whether a porcelain range with a harder glaze might offer longer-term durability under intensive commercial dishwashing cycles.
If you are building out a tableware specification or matching pieces across a range, our team is happy to advise on quantities, complementary pieces and suitability for your service style.
Key Features
- 280mm stoneware plate with reactive individual ebony glaze finish
- Thermal shock resistant glaze rated for daily commercial service
- Safe for use in ovens, microwaves and commercial dishwashers
- Stoneware construction with good chip resistance for front-of-house use
- Sold in packs of six to support incremental cover-count building
Operational Benefits
- Consistent dark aesthetic suits contemporary and rustic dining room settings
- Dishwasher and oven compatibility reduces handling restrictions during service
- Thermal shock resistance helps maintain glaze integrity over extended use
- Reactive glaze variation adds character without compromising uniformity at the table
- Pack-of-six format allows operators to scale tableware stock efficiently
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm | 11(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Stoneware
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 5.7kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the stoneware construction and thermal shock resistant glaze make the Tribeca range suitable for regular commercial table service. That said, stoneware is generally less dense than vitrified porcelain, so operations running very high cover counts with intensive daily dishwashing cycles may find a porcelain range offers greater long-term durability.
- The Tribeca plates are rated oven safe and carry a thermal shock resistant glaze, which helps reduce the risk of crazing when plates move between different temperatures during service. As with any ceramic, avoiding extreme and sudden temperature changes — such as placing a very cold plate directly into a high-heat oven — will extend the life of the glaze.
- A practical rule of thumb for table service is to hold two to three times your seated cover count in plates, to allow for dishwasher turnaround during a busy service. Plates are sold here in packs of six, so you can build your stock in manageable increments. If you are unsure what quantity suits your operation, we are happy to talk it through.