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Dudson Makers Urban Nova Plate Black 229mm (Pack of 12)

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£123.00(£147.60 inc VAT)
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The Dudson Makers Urban Nova plate is a vitrified fine china side plate finished in Lamp Black under a semi-matte glaze. The Urban range takes its design cues from industrial textures and worn surfaces, producing a plate that sits comfortably in contemporary dining environments where dark, raw aesthetics are part of the room's identity. This listing is for a pack of twelve 229mm plates.

Vitrified fine china is a practical choice for busy foodservice operations. It offers good chip resistance relative to standard earthenware, handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles well, and holds its colour and surface finish under the kind of heavy rotation that front-of-house tableware is subjected to in a working restaurant. The semi-matte glaze on the Urban range is applied under the surface rather than on top of it, which contributes to longer-term durability and helps the plate maintain its appearance with sustained use.

From an operational standpoint, the Lamp Black finish reads well against most plating styles and works particularly well where chefs are presenting lighter-coloured ingredients or sauces against a dark background. The 229mm diameter makes this a practical side plate or starter plate rather than a main course plate, though usage will depend on your menu format and portion sizes.

A few practical points worth considering: dark-glazed plates will show watermarks and fingerprints more readily than lighter alternatives, so drying and handling procedures at the pass matter more than they might with white china. The pack size of twelve suits smaller operations or those looking to supplement an existing cover, though larger sites may want to consider higher-quantity orders to achieve the cover depth needed for full service.

If you're building a table setting around the Urban range or want to confirm suitability for your service style and volume, we're happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

How well does the Lamp Black glaze hold up under regular commercial dishwashing?

The Urban range uses an under-glaze decoration process on vitrified fine china, which gives it better resistance to the repeated thermal and chemical exposure of commercial dishwashers than surface-applied finishes. That said, dark-glazed tableware will show watermarks and surface residue more visibly than white china, so a reliable drying and polishing routine at the pass is worth factoring into your front-of-house workflow.

Is the 229mm plate the right size for a main course, or is it intended as a side plate?

At 229mm, this plate sits comfortably in side plate or starter plate territory for most menu formats. Whether it works as a main course plate will depend on your portion sizes and presentation style — some operators use plates of this size for small plates menus or sharing concepts where a full dinner plate would be too large.

Can I mix Urban Nova plates with other pieces from the Dudson Makers Urban range?

Yes, the Urban range is designed as a cohesive collection, so plates, bowls, and other pieces within the range share the same glaze finish and colour palette, making them straightforward to mix across a table setting. If you're building a full cover or want to confirm which pieces are available to complement this plate, it's worth getting in touch so we can confirm current stock and pack sizes.
Dudson Makers Urban Nova Plate Black 229mm (Pack of 12)

£123.00(£147.60 inc VAT)

£123.00(£147.60 inc VAT)

The Dudson Makers Urban Nova plate is a vitrified fine china side plate finished in Lamp Black under a semi-matte glaze. The Urban range takes its design cues from industrial textures and worn surfaces, producing a plate that sits comfortably in contemporary dining environments where dark, raw aesthetics are part of the room's identity. This listing is for a pack of twelve 229mm plates.

Vitrified fine china is a practical choice for busy foodservice operations. It offers good chip resistance relative to standard earthenware, handles repeated commercial dishwasher cycles well, and holds its colour and surface finish under the kind of heavy rotation that front-of-house tableware is subjected to in a working restaurant. The semi-matte glaze on the Urban range is applied under the surface rather than on top of it, which contributes to longer-term durability and helps the plate maintain its appearance with sustained use.

From an operational standpoint, the Lamp Black finish reads well against most plating styles and works particularly well where chefs are presenting lighter-coloured ingredients or sauces against a dark background. The 229mm diameter makes this a practical side plate or starter plate rather than a main course plate, though usage will depend on your menu format and portion sizes.

A few practical points worth considering: dark-glazed plates will show watermarks and fingerprints more readily than lighter alternatives, so drying and handling procedures at the pass matter more than they might with white china. The pack size of twelve suits smaller operations or those looking to supplement an existing cover, though larger sites may want to consider higher-quantity orders to achieve the cover depth needed for full service.

If you're building a table setting around the Urban range or want to confirm suitability for your service style and volume, we're happy to help you work through the options.