Dudson Harvest Plum Coupe Plate 8.67 inch | Box of 12
Product Description
The Dudson Harvest Plum Coupe Plate is a hand-finished stoneware plate from Dudson's long-established Harvest range, manufactured in England. Each piece is individually glazed by hand, with a sponged rim...
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 long-established Harvest range, manufactured in England. Each piece is individually glazed by hand, with a sponged rim finish that produces a natural drip effect during production. Because of this process, no two plates are entirely identical, and a maker's mark is applied to the reverse of each piece as a deliberate acknowledgement of that craft. The result is a tabletop item that carries genuine character rather than a manufactured approximation of it.
The plate is built on Dudson's vitrified ceramic body, which gives it the structural durability expected in commercial service. It handles regular commercial dishwasher cycles reliably, and the coupe profile — shallow, rimless, with a broad flat surface — lends itself to a wide range of plating approaches, from relaxed sharing formats to more considered restaurant presentation.
Practical points worth noting for operators:
- Hand-glazed individually with a sponged rim and natural drip finish
- Vitrified stoneware body suited to commercial dishwasher cycles
- Coupe profile supports varied plating styles and portion sizes
- Maker's mark on reverse acknowledges the handcrafted production process
- Sold in boxes of 12, practical for stocking a section or supplementing existing covers
Because each piece is finished by hand, visible variation in glaze colour and rim detail is inherent to the range — this is a characteristic of Harvest, not a quality issue. It is worth briefing front-of-house teams accordingly so they can present that variation with confidence. Operators running a highly uniform or precision-led tabletop scheme may want to consider whether the handmade aesthetic fits their concept; this range is most at home where that quality is part of the dining proposition, such as gastropubs, casual dining rooms, and farm-to-table concepts.
The 8.67 inch size works well as a main plate for smaller portions, a starter in a multi-course setting, or a shared plate format. Dudson's Harvest collection includes further sizes and forms for operators looking to build a complete table setting around the range.
If you are unsure whether the Harvest Plum fits your current tabletop scheme, or want to discuss quantities for a full cover build, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Hand-glazed stoneware with individual sponged rim and drip finish
- Vitrified ceramic body manufactured in England by Dudson
- Maker's mark applied to reverse of each hand-finished piece
- Rimless coupe profile with broad flat plating surface
- Sold in practical boxes of 12 for section stocking
Operational Benefits
- Genuine handcrafted variation adds character to casual dining tabletops
- Vitrified body withstands regular commercial dishwasher use reliably
- Coupe profile accommodates diverse plating styles without restricting chefs
- Box-of-12 format simplifies stock management and section replenishment
- Harvest range depth allows operators to build a cohesive full table setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Red
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Stoneware
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 6.62kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — variation in glaze tone and rim detail is inherent to the hand-finished production process and will be visible across a set. For most casual dining, gastropub, and farm-to-table concepts this is a positive feature of the range, but it is worth briefing front-of-house staff so they can present it confidently rather than field it as a concern from guests.
- It works well as a main plate for smaller or lighter portions, and is a practical size for starters in a multi-course setting or for sharing plate formats. Operators serving larger mains or looking to standardise across a single plate size may want to consider a larger piece from the Harvest range.
- Yes — the vitrified stoneware body is suited to regular commercial dishwasher cycles, which is standard for Dudson's commercial tableware. As with any hand-finished glazed ware, avoiding aggressive stacking or impact during clearing will help preserve the finish over time.