Dudson Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta Organic Coupe Plate 275mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta coupe plate is a 275mm flatware piece from a collection designed around the aesthetic of hand-painted Southern European ceramics. Each plate is hand finished with...
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- Box quantity
- 12
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Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Mediterranean Terracotta coupe plate is a 275mm flatware piece from a collection designed around the aesthetic of hand-painted Southern European ceramics. Each plate is hand finished with the Harvest edge band, giving it an artisan character that works well on informal and contemporary table settings alike. Supplied in packs of 12, this is a practical buying unit for operators stocking a section or replacing breakages within an existing set.
In service, the plates hold up well under the demands of a busy restaurant environment. The fully vitrified body resists moisture absorption, which is an important consideration for longevity in high-throughput operations where plates cycle through the dishwasher many times each day. The glazed foot reduces surface scratching when plates are stacked during storage or transport between kitchen and pass.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:
- Fully vitrified construction resists chipping and moisture penetration over repeated wash cycles
- Glazed foot protects stacked plates from surface scratching in storage
- Printed underglaze design retains its appearance through commercial dishwasher use
- Microwave safe, allowing flexibility in plating and regeneration workflows
- Hand-finished edge detail adds visual distinction without requiring specialist handling
No special installation or infrastructure considerations apply — these are standard flatware pieces requiring only appropriate plate storage and a commercial dishwasher compatible with vitrified ceramic. Stack height should be managed sensibly to avoid stress on lower plates during busy service periods.
The 275mm coupe format suits main course plating across a range of cuisines and works particularly well in casual dining, bistro, and Mediterranean-themed concepts where a tactile, artisan aesthetic is part of the offer. Operators running larger covers may want to consider whether a full collection order is appropriate to ensure consistency across tables. For venues seeking a more neutral or formal flatware aesthetic, alternative collections within the Dudson and Churchill range may be worth exploring.
If you are unsure how many pieces to order for your cover count or whether this collection fits your overall table concept, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to a quantity.
Key Features
- Fully vitrified body resists moisture absorption through repeated wash cycles
- Glazed foot reduces scratching when plates are stacked for storage
- Printed underglaze design maintains appearance under commercial dishwasher use
- Hand-finished Harvest edge band applied individually to each plate
- Microwave safe construction supports flexible plating and regeneration workflows
Operational Benefits
- Retains appearance longer, reducing the frequency of flatware replacement costs
- Stackable with glazed foot protection, keeping storage practical during busy service
- Dishwasher compatibility keeps plates cycling efficiently through high-volume service
- Artisan edge detail adds table character without complicating front-of-house handling
- Pack of 12 allows straightforward section stocking or targeted breakage replacement
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common working rule is to hold two to three times your seated cover count in flatware to allow for plates in service, in the dishwasher, and in storage at any one point. For a 40-cover restaurant, that typically means four to five packs of 12 as a minimum working stock, though busier operations or those with longer wash cycles may want to hold more.
- The design is applied as a printed underglaze, which means it is fired beneath the glaze layer rather than sitting on the surface. This gives it considerably better durability than on-glaze decoration in high-frequency wash environments, though as with all decorated ceramics, the longevity of the finish is also affected by the water chemistry and detergent concentrations used in your dishwasher.
- The Harvest Mediterranean collection is designed with a distinct artisan aesthetic, which tends to suit restaurant, bistro, and hospitality environments rather than high-throughput contract catering operations where a plainer, more utilitarian flatware profile is usually more appropriate. For contract or institutional use, a standard vitrified coupe plate from a less decorative range would likely be a better fit.