Royal Crown Derby Eco Coastal Blue Coupe Plate 209mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The ECO Coastal Blue Coupe Plate is part of Royal Crown Derby's ECO collection, a range of bone china tableware that draws its visual identity from England's South Coast —...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 270(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The ECO Coastal Blue Coupe Plate is part of Royal Crown Derby's ECO collection, a range of bone china tableware that draws its visual identity from England's South Coast — the same region from which Royal Crown Derby sources its china clay. Each plate carries a highly reactive glaze that is applied by hand, meaning no two pieces come out of the kiln identically. The finish is deliberately organic: surface variation in tone and texture is characteristic of the range, not a manufacturing inconsistency.
In a front-of-house environment, the coupe profile — wide, with a low rim — gives chefs a generous presentation surface. The coastal glaze tones, running from soft blues through earthy naturals, work particularly well as a backdrop for modern plated dishes built around natural ingredients. The 209mm diameter suits starter and side courses, or smaller composed plates where a refined, unhurried table setting is the goal.
Practical points worth considering before ordering:
- Bone china offers a reliable balance of low weight and everyday durability for restaurant service
- Hand-applied glaze means tonal variation between pieces — order in a single batch to keep consistency across a cover set
- Pack of six suits smaller operations or supplementing an existing ECO range set
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles within the material's supported temperature range
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms where handcrafted character and considered presentation matter. For high-volume casual dining where uniformity and throughput are the priority, a more standardised range is likely a better fit.
If you're building a full cover set or working out quantities across multiple ECO pieces, we're happy to talk through what you'll need before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-applied reactive glaze producing a unique finish on every plate
- Wide coupe profile provides generous presentation space for composed dishes
- Bone china construction balancing low weight with everyday service durability
- 209mm diameter suited to starters, sides, and smaller composed courses
- Supplied in a pack of six for smaller operations or cover set top-ups
Operational Benefits
- Organic glaze variation adds a handcrafted quality to the table setting
- Low-rimmed coupe profile gives chefs greater freedom in plate presentation
- Lightweight bone china reduces fatigue during high-cover service periods
- Single-batch ordering keeps tonal consistency across a full cover set
- Compatible with commercial dishwasher cycles, supporting efficient kitchen turnaround
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 270(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 320g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Bone china is compatible with standard commercial dishwashing cycles, provided temperatures remain within the range the material supports. Avoid thermal shock by allowing plates to cool before loading if they have been used in a warm pass or hold environment.
- Not exactly — and that is intentional. The hand-applied reactive glaze means each piece varies slightly in tone and surface texture. If you are building a larger cover set across multiple packs, ordering everything in a single batch will give you the most consistent result across the table.
- The ECO Coastal Blue is better suited to operations where presentation and handcrafted character are priorities, such as independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms. For very high-volume casual dining where uniformity and rapid replacement are the main concerns, a more standardised bone china range may be a more practical choice.