William Edwards Quill Snipe Plates 150mm Bone China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The William Edwards Quill snipe plate is a fine bone china side plate designed for front-of-house use in restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues where presentation matters. The Quill collection takes...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 148.3
- Dimensions
- 14.5(H) x 150(Ø)mm | ½(H)" x 5¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The William Edwards Quill snipe plate is a fine bone china side plate designed for front-of-house use in restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues where presentation matters. The Quill collection takes its visual cues from the organic geometry of sea urchin shells, giving each piece a distinctive profile that sits apart from standard flatware without demanding attention on the table. These plates are supplied in packs of twelve, which aligns with typical cover counts and makes stock management straightforward.
In a busy dining environment, durability is as important as appearance. Bone china carries a reputation for combining a refined, lightweight feel with genuine resilience, and the Quill snipe plate reflects that. The scratch-resistant glaze helps the pieces hold their appearance through repeated service cycles, and the dishwasher-safe construction means they can move through a commercial glasswasher or dishwasher without special handling. At 165g per plate, staff will find them easy to handle across a full service.
For operators considering the Quill snipe plate, the practical advantages are worth setting out clearly:
- Bone china construction offers a lightweight feel without sacrificing chip resistance
- Scratch-resistant glaze retains its appearance through repeated commercial washing cycles
- Dishwasher safe, reducing handling time between covers
- Consistent sizing across the pack supports clean, uniform table presentation
- The Quill range extends across multiple piece types, making it practical to build a coordinated table setting
As a snipe plate, this piece is well suited to bread, amuse-bouche, petit fours, or as a side accompaniment. The 150mm diameter keeps it unobtrusive on a set table while still offering enough surface area to be genuinely useful. For venues requiring a larger plate for the same role, or needing to match this piece with other Quill items, it is worth considering the full collection alongside your cover count and service style.
If you are building out a new table setting or looking to match existing Quill pieces, the team is happy to talk through quantities, coordination across the range, or suitability for your specific service format.
Key Features
- Fine bone china construction combining lightweight feel with chip resistance
- Scratch-resistant glaze maintains appearance through repeated commercial wash cycles
- Dishwasher safe for straightforward integration into standard kitchen workflow
- 150mm diameter snipe profile suits bread, petit fours, and side servings
- Supplied in packs of twelve for practical stock and cover management
Operational Benefits
- Lightweight bone china reduces handling strain across a full service
- Durable glaze keeps presentation consistent over extended operational life
- Dishwasher-safe design cuts turnaround time between covers during service
- Uniform pack sizing simplifies ordering and supports consistent table presentation
- Coordinates with the broader Quill range for a cohesive front-of-house look
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 148.3
- Dimensions
- 14.5(H) x 150(Ø)mm | ½(H)" x 5¾(Ø)"
- Material
- Bone China
- Weight
- 165g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The Quill snipe plates are dishwasher safe and designed to withstand the repeated wash cycles typical in commercial hospitality environments. The scratch-resistant glaze helps the pieces retain their appearance over time, though as with all fine bone china, avoiding stacking practices that cause heavy impact will extend their service life.
- That depends on your cover count, how many services you run before a wash cycle, and whether these plates serve a single role or multiple functions across a meal. As a guide, most operators look to hold two to three times their seated cover count to allow for washing and breakage. If you are coordinating with other Quill pieces, it is worth planning the full setting together.
- Yes, William Edwards produces the Quill collection across multiple piece types and sizes, so it is possible to build a coordinated table setting. If you are looking to match this snipe plate with main course plates, bowls, or other pieces in the range, the team can help you confirm which items are currently available and suitable for your service format.