Dudson Maker's Collection Finca Flint Rectangular Plate (Pack of 6)

The Finca Flint rectangular plate is part of Dudson's The Maker's Collection — a range designed to bring a more considered, craft-influenced aesthetic to professional tableware. The plate features a semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze in a muted flint tone with a subtle multi-tonal surface variation, giving each piece a slightly individual character without compromising consistency across a table setting.

In service, the fully vitrified body is what matters most. Vitrified stoneware resists chipping and cracking better than standard ceramic under the repeated stacking, transit, and washing cycles of a busy kitchen. The fully glazed foot is a practical detail — it prevents the base from scratching the plate beneath it when stacked, which matters when you're turning covers quickly and staff are handling tableware at speed.

From an operational standpoint, the key day-to-day advantages are straightforward:

• Dishwasher safe — handles repeated commercial wash cycles reliably
• Microwave safe — useful where dishes are finished or held to order
• Fully glazed foot prevents stack damage and surface wear over time
• Semi-matte glaze conceals minor surface marking better than high-gloss finishes
• Rectangular format suits modern plating styles and tasting menu presentation

There are no unusual installation or storage considerations — these are standard flatware items, though the rectangular format does require appropriate racking or storage to avoid chipping at corners. As with all vitrified tableware, they benefit from correct commercial wash chemistry and temperature rather than domestic detergents.

The Finca Flint plate suits restaurants, bistros, and hospitality venues where presentation matters and the tableware needs to hold up to daily commercial use. They are particularly well suited to contemporary menus where the plate is part of the overall dish aesthetic. For higher-volume operations requiring larger pack quantities or different form factors, alternatives within the broader Maker's Collection range are worth considering.

If you're unsure whether this plate works with your existing tableware or service volumes, we're happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.