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Elia Glacier Fine China Plates 210mm (Pack of 4)
£37.74(£45.29 inc VAT)
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The Elia Glacier range is a line of fine china tableware designed for professional dining service. These 210mm round plates are produced from super vitrified china, which gives them a denser, harder body than standard porcelain — making them more resistant to chipping and cracking under the daily stresses of commercial use. The soft creamy glaze and gently curved profile keep the aesthetic clean and unfussy, sitting comfortably alongside both traditional and contemporary table settings.
In practical service terms, super vitrified china holds up well to high-volume dishwasher cycles without significant glaze degradation over time. The resistant glazed finish reduces surface crazing, which matters both for hygiene and for maintaining a presentable appearance across a long product life. The plates are also microwave safe, which offers flexibility in certain service styles where finishing or holding is required.
- Super vitrified construction resists chipping during busy service and pot wash handling
- Resistant glazed finish reduces crazing and surface wear over time
- Microwave and commercial dishwasher safe for flexible service use
- Coordinates with the wider Elia Glacier, Miravell, and Orientix collections
- Neutral creamy glaze suits a broad range of food presentation styles
These plates are sold in packs of four, which suits operators building stock gradually or replacing breakages within an existing Glacier cover set. For larger openings or full cover builds, it is worth considering quantity requirements carefully before ordering, as mixing batches across time can occasionally introduce minor glaze tone variations.
The 210mm size works well as a starter or side plate, or as a main plate in smaller portion or tasting menu formats. Operations running larger main course portions may find a bigger plate from the Glacier range more appropriate for presentation.
If you are building a full table setting or matching into an existing collection, we are happy to talk through the range and help you get the right pieces in the right quantities.
Frequently asked questions
Are these plates suitable for high-volume restaurant use?
Super vitrified china is the standard specification for commercial hospitality tableware precisely because it handles the impact and thermal stresses of busy service better than standard porcelain. These plates are a reasonable choice for restaurants and hotels running regular covers, though as with any china, breakage rates will depend on handling practices and pot wash care.
How does the 210mm size work in practice on the table?
At 210mm, these plates work well for starters, bread, side dishes, or as a main plate in tasting menu or smaller portion formats. For a standard à la carte main course with generous plating, a larger plate from the Glacier range is likely to be more suitable.
Can these plates be mixed with other Elia ranges on the same table?
Elia designs the Glacier range to coordinate with the Miravell and Orientix collections, so mixing across these lines is a practical option for operators who want variety across courses while maintaining a coherent aesthetic. It is worth reviewing glaze tones side by side before committing to a full cover build.
£37.74(£45.29 inc VAT)
£37.74(£45.29 inc VAT)
The Elia Glacier range is a line of fine china tableware designed for professional dining service. These 210mm round plates are produced from super vitrified china, which gives them a denser, harder body than standard porcelain — making them more resistant to chipping and cracking under the daily stresses of commercial use. The soft creamy glaze and gently curved profile keep the aesthetic clean and unfussy, sitting comfortably alongside both traditional and contemporary table settings.
In practical service terms, super vitrified china holds up well to high-volume dishwasher cycles without significant glaze degradation over time. The resistant glazed finish reduces surface crazing, which matters both for hygiene and for maintaining a presentable appearance across a long product life. The plates are also microwave safe, which offers flexibility in certain service styles where finishing or holding is required.
- Super vitrified construction resists chipping during busy service and pot wash handling
- Resistant glazed finish reduces crazing and surface wear over time
- Microwave and commercial dishwasher safe for flexible service use
- Coordinates with the wider Elia Glacier, Miravell, and Orientix collections
- Neutral creamy glaze suits a broad range of food presentation styles
These plates are sold in packs of four, which suits operators building stock gradually or replacing breakages within an existing Glacier cover set. For larger openings or full cover builds, it is worth considering quantity requirements carefully before ordering, as mixing batches across time can occasionally introduce minor glaze tone variations.
The 210mm size works well as a starter or side plate, or as a main plate in smaller portion or tasting menu formats. Operations running larger main course portions may find a bigger plate from the Glacier range more appropriate for presentation.
If you are building a full table setting or matching into an existing collection, we are happy to talk through the range and help you get the right pieces in the right quantities.
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