Olympia Canvas Flat Round Plate Blue Granite 180mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Olympia Canvas flat round plate is a stoneware plate finished in a reactive Blue Granite glaze. Because the glaze responds to kiln temperatures during firing, no two pieces come...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 180
- Dimensions
- 15(H) x 180Ømm
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Product Description
The Olympia Canvas flat round plate is a stoneware plate finished in a reactive Blue Granite glaze. Because the glaze responds to kiln temperatures during firing, no two pieces come out identical — the colouring and surface character vary naturally from plate to plate. The flat base provides a generous, level surface, and the unglazed exposed biscuit edge gives each plate a defined, tactile border that frames plated food without competing with it.
In a restaurant or café setting, this kind of crockery tends to work well where the presentation of the dish is part of the offer. The dark, textured Blue Granite finish provides strong contrast against lighter ingredients and sauces, which can make a real difference to how food reads on the plate. At 180mm, the plate suits starters, small plates, desserts, and side dishes rather than main-course portions, so it's worth thinking through your menu before committing to a quantity.
- Reactive glaze produces natural surface variation across each batch
- Exposed biscuit edge frames plated dishes without added decoration
- Flat base gives a wide, level surface for clean plating
- Stoneware construction offers reasonable durability in daily service
- Blue Granite colourway provides strong contrast for lighter foods
As stoneware rather than vitrified china, these plates are better suited to lower-volume or boutique operations than to high-turnover canteen or contract catering environments, where chipped edges and breakage rates tend to favour tougher vitrified alternatives. They are dishwasher safe for normal service use.
This plate works well in independent restaurants, wine bars, small hotels, and any operation running a considered small-plates or tasting menu format. If you're building a full table setting or need to match across multiple plate sizes, it's worth checking compatibility across the Canvas range before ordering.
If you'd like to talk through quantities or whether this plate fits your menu format, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze firing produces unique surface variation on every piece
- Exposed unglazed biscuit edge provides a natural, tactile plate border
- Flat base delivers a wide, level surface suited to precise plating
- 180mm diameter suited to starters, small plates, and dessert courses
- Stoneware construction with dishwasher-safe finish for daily service
Operational Benefits
- Natural glaze variation adds visual character without extra styling effort
- Strong dark finish creates contrast that helps food stand out on the plate
- Flat profile supports clean, structured plating with minimal effort
- Consistent plate sizing helps streamline portioning across small-plate menus
- Pack of six allows staged trialling before committing to larger quantities
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Blue
- Diameter
- 180
- Dimensions
- 15(H) x 180Ømm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Stoneware
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 380g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- At 180mm, this plate is best suited to starters, small plates, desserts, or side dishes. For main-course portions, most operators would look at something in the 270–285mm range. If you're running a small-plates or sharing menu format, 180mm can work well as a primary plate size.
- The reactive glaze is designed to vary during firing, so individual pieces within a pack will differ in colouring and surface detail. This is intentional rather than a quality issue, but it's worth being aware of if you're expecting a uniform look across a table setting.
- Stoneware is a reasonable choice for lower-volume or boutique operations where presentation is a priority. In higher-turnover environments — canteens, contract catering, or very busy covers — vitrified china tends to hold up better against chipping and daily handling. If throughput is high, it's worth discussing whether stoneware is the right material for your service style before ordering in volume.