William Edwards Quill Snipe Plates 310mm Bone China (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The William Edwards Quill snipe plate is a fine bone china piece from a collection designed around organic, shell-inspired forms. The resulting profile is distinctive without being impractical — the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 308.3
- Dimensions
- 22.9(H) x 310(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 12¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The William Edwards Quill snipe plate is a fine bone china piece from a collection designed around organic, shell-inspired forms. The resulting profile is distinctive without being impractical — the plate presents food cleanly and holds its visual character across a full dining room setting. At 310mm, it sits comfortably in the larger starter or main course plate category and is well suited to modern plating styles that use negative space.
Bone china at this weight carries a natural translucency and brightness that heavier vitrified alternatives cannot match. In practice, that means plates that present well under restaurant lighting and feel considered rather than institutional. The scratch-resistant glaze helps maintain that appearance through repeated service cycles, and the chip-resistant construction is relevant in any operation where plates are stacked, transported in racks, or cleared quickly under pressure.
Key practical points for front-of-house and kitchen teams:
- Dishwasher safe, supporting high-turnover cover management
- Chip-resistant construction suited to regular rack handling
- Scratch-resistant glaze retains presentation quality over time
- Lightweight bone china eases handling during long service
- Sold in packs of six, practical for building or topping up covers
It is worth considering that bone china, while durable for its weight, is not the same category as fully vitrified hotelware. For very high-volume or high-attrition environments — high street casual dining, contract catering, or fast-paced brasseries — a vitrified alternative may offer a better long-term cost profile. The Quill collection is better placed in settings where presentation quality and tactile refinement are part of the guest experience.
If you are specifying crockery across multiple covers or matching to an existing collection, the team is happy to talk through quantities, pattern consistency, and suitability for your service style before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Fine bone china construction with scratch-resistant glaze finish
- Chip-resistant profile designed for regular commercial handling
- 310mm diameter suits generous starter and main course plating
- Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround during busy service
- Shell-inspired Quill design with a distinctive organic profile
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a polished table presentation across repeated service cycles
- Lightweight build reduces handling fatigue during long service periods
- Chip resistance lowers breakage attrition in rack-based operations
- Dishwasher compatibility supports fast cover turnover without handwashing
- Pack-of-six format makes cover top-ups straightforward and cost-efficient
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 308.3
- Dimensions
- 22.9(H) x 310(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 12¼(Ø)"
- Material
- Bone China
- Weight
- 869g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Quill plates are well suited to mid-market and fine dining settings where presentation quality is a priority. Bone china performs reliably in commercial dishwashers and offers good chip resistance, but in very high-attrition environments such as contract catering or fast-casual operations, fully vitrified hotelware may offer a lower long-term replacement cost. If you are unsure which category fits your operation, it is worth a conversation before ordering in volume.
- A practical starting point is two to three plates per cover, depending on your service style and how quickly you turn tables. For a 40-cover restaurant running two sittings, you would typically want 80 to 120 plates in rotation, accounting for plates in use, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. Sold in packs of six, that translates to 14 to 20 packs — though your specific workflow and breakage allowance may adjust that figure.
- Fine bone china is generally not recommended for oven use or prolonged exposure to direct heat sources such as salamanders or heat lamps, as thermal shock can cause cracking or crazing over time. These plates are designed for plating and service rather than cooking or holding in heated equipment. For hot-hold applications, it is advisable to check with the manufacturer or speak to our team about appropriate alternatives.