Dudson Harvest Plum Coupe Plate 11.25 inch – Box of 12
Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Plum coupe plate is a hand-finished stoneware plate from Dudson's Harvest range, designed to support contemporary plating styles where the tableware itself contributes to the overall dining...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Red
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
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Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Plum coupe plate is a hand-finished stoneware plate from Dudson's Harvest range, designed to support contemporary plating styles where the tableware itself contributes to the overall dining experience. Each piece is individually glazed by hand at Dudson's UK facility, producing natural variation in colour and surface finish that reflects the farm-to-table aesthetic many operators are building their front-of-house identity around.
In service, the stoneware construction provides good thermal mass, helping plates hold ambient temperature reasonably well during plating and pass. The hand-sponged rim treatment produces a softly irregular edge rather than a uniform border, which tends to work well with rustic, seasonal, or chef-led menus where individuality on the plate is part of the offer. Because each piece is glazed and finished by hand, no two plates are identical — a considered choice for operators who want that quality to be visible to guests.
Practical considerations for operations include:
- Hand-finished glaze with a maker's mark on the reverse — communicates craft provenance to front-of-house teams
- Vitrified ceramic body produced in England — designed for durability in commercial dishwasher cycles
- Sold in boxes of 12 — useful for building par stock progressively
- Coupe profile with no rim well — clean presentation for modern plating styles
- Natural colour and texture variation between pieces — intentional, not a quality defect
This plate suits restaurants, bistros, and hospitality venues where the tableware is part of a curated dining identity rather than purely functional. It is a considered choice for menus that lean into provenance, seasonality, or artisan positioning. For high-volume operations requiring a more uniform appearance across large covers, a machine-finished alternative from the wider range may be worth discussing.
If you are building a tableware specification or want to see how Harvest Plum sits alongside other pieces in the range, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Individually hand-glazed stoneware with natural colour variation per piece
- Hand-sponged rim finish creates a softly irregular, artisan edge
- Vitrified ceramic body manufactured in England for durability
- Maker's mark on reverse confirms handcrafted origin
- Coupe profile with clean, rimless presentation surface
Operational Benefits
- Supports farm-to-table menu identity through visible craft provenance
- Durable vitrified body withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Natural piece-to-piece variation adds character without compromising consistency
- Coupe shape gives chefs a clean canvas for contemporary plating
- Box quantity of 12 allows par stock to be built cost-effectively
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Red
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Stoneware
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 11kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The variation is entirely intentional and inherent to the hand-glazing process. Each plate is individually glazed and finished, so differences in tone, texture, and the sponged rim are a feature of the Harvest range rather than a defect. This is worth communicating to front-of-house staff so they can present it confidently to guests.
- Dudson produces the Harvest range using a vitrified ceramic body, which is designed to withstand the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial use including regular dishwasher cycling. That said, hand-finished pieces generally benefit from careful stacking and handling compared to fully machine-produced alternatives, so it is worth factoring that into your service workflow and storage arrangements.
- Harvest Plum works well in settings where the tableware is part of the dining experience and a degree of individuality between pieces is welcome. For very large or uniform covers where consistency of appearance across every plate is a priority, it may be worth discussing whether a different finish or range is a better operational fit — we can help you compare options.