William Edwards Quanta Classic White Bone China Plates 275mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The William Edwards Quanta collection sits firmly at the formal end of the tableware spectrum. These 275mm plates are produced in bone china and carry a distinctive white-on-white decorative treatment...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 275.5
- Dimensions
- 20.9(H) x 275.5(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The William Edwards Quanta collection sits firmly at the formal end of the tableware spectrum. These 275mm plates are produced in bone china and carry a distinctive white-on-white decorative treatment — geometric forms and subtle embossment combined with copper mica detailing that becomes visible under service lighting. The result is a plate that reads as clean and composed on the table whilst offering enough surface texture to frame plated dishes with intention.
Bone china at this bone ash content produces a translucent, fine-grained body that is noticeably lighter in hand than vitrified options of comparable size. In a busy restaurant environment that matters — front-of-house teams handling covers repeatedly through a service will notice the difference. The scratch-resistant glaze holds up well to the routine of stacking, transport, and commercial dishwasher cycles, keeping the surface presentable through extended use.
For operators running the Quanta range across a full table setting, the practical considerations are straightforward:
- Bone china construction supports a clean, precise edge presentation
- Scratch-resistant glaze resists surface marking from cutlery and stacking
- Dishwasher safe and suitable for high-turnover cover operations
- Stackable profile supports compact, stable storage between services
- Copper mica elements remain intact through standard commercial wash cycles
These plates are best suited to fine dining, hotel restaurants, private members' clubs, and any operation where tableware is considered part of the guest experience rather than purely functional. They are not intended for high-attrition environments such as fast-casual or canteen settings where chip risk would be unacceptably high. For operations that need the same aesthetic with greater resilience, vitrified alternatives may be worth considering.
If you are building a full place setting or assessing whether the Quanta range suits your service style and cover volumes, the team are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Bone china body with 47% bone ash for refined translucency
- White-on-white geometric embossment with copper mica detailing
- Scratch-resistant glaze rated for repeated commercial dishwasher use
- Stackable profile supports stable back-of-house storage between services
- 275mm diameter suited to main course and fine dining presentation
Operational Benefits
- Elevates table presentation in formal dining and hotel restaurant settings
- Lightweight body reduces front-of-house fatigue across high-cover services
- Durable glaze maintains surface appearance through sustained daily use
- Dishwasher compatibility keeps turnover efficient without specialist care
- Consistent decorative finish supports cohesive full table setting builds
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 275.5
- Dimensions
- 20.9(H) x 275.5(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
- Material
- Bone China
- Weight
- 613g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china is well suited to formal dining operations where presentation is a priority, but it does carry a higher chip risk than vitrified earthenware in environments with rapid cover turnover, limited storage space, or less careful handling. For operations running two or three sittings per evening in a controlled front-of-house setting, bone china typically performs well with reasonable care. For canteen-style or high-attrition service, a vitrified body would be more practical.
- Yes, the Quanta plates are dishwasher safe and designed to withstand commercial wash cycles. As with all decorated bone china, using the correct rack configuration and avoiding overcrowding will help preserve the surface glaze and decorative elements over time.
- A 275mm plate is a practical main course size for most fine dining formats, providing sufficient canvas for structured plating without overwhelming a standard table setting. It works well alongside smaller starter and side plates from the same Quanta range if you are building a coordinated cover. If you are unsure whether this size fits your menu style or table dimensions, the team can advise based on your service format.