Royal Crown Derby Eco Coastal Blue Coupe Plate 255mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Eco Coastal Blue Coupe Plate is a piece of fine bone china tableware from the E.C.O. collection — a range designed around the natural tones and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 255(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Eco Coastal Blue Coupe Plate is a piece of fine bone china tableware from the E.C.O. collection — a range designed around the natural tones and textures of the English coastline. Each plate carries a reactive glaze applied by hand, which means no two pieces are identical. The result is a table setting that feels considered rather than mass-produced, with natural variation in colour and surface finish that adds character rather than inconsistency.
In a service environment, bone china of this quality performs reliably across standard temperature ranges encountered during plating and pass service. The coupe profile — shallow and wide with no pronounced rim — suits modern plating styles where presentation space and clean sightlines matter. It works well for starters, mains, and composed desserts. The 255mm diameter is a practical all-round size, neither oversized for smaller covers nor too modest for ambitious plate presentation.
From an operational standpoint, this range offers several practical advantages for front-of-house teams:
- Reactive glaze finish disguises minor surface wear better than uniform gloss china
- Coupe shape stacks cleanly, reducing storage footprint and handling risk
- Bone china construction keeps weight manageable for service staff carrying multiple covers
- Sold in packs of six, which suits incremental stock building or topping up existing sets
- Consistent with a broader Royal Crown Derby E.C.O. range for mixed-piece table styling
As with all fine bone china, these plates are not suited to environments where tableware takes significant impact. They are best reserved for dining rooms and private dining operations where handling standards can be maintained. The reactive glaze, while distinctive, will show chips clearly against its textured finish, so having adequate par stock is worth considering.
This range is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms seeking tableware that adds visual depth to the table without relying on pattern or decoration. Operations requiring a more utilitarian, high-attrition tableware solution may find a vitrified alternative a better fit for their needs.
If you are building a table scheme around this range or want to discuss quantities for a new opening, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Hand-applied reactive glaze gives each plate a unique surface finish
- Fine bone china construction in a practical 255mm coupe profile
- Coupe shape stacks efficiently to minimise storage space on shelves
- Part of the broader Royal Crown Derby E.C.O. collection for cohesive table styling
- Sold in packs of six to support incremental or top-up stock purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Natural glaze variation adds table presence without relying on heavy decoration
- Coupe profile provides generous plating space for modern presentation styles
- Lightweight bone china keeps service manageable during full covers
- Consistent range compatibility simplifies building a coherent table scheme
- Pack-of-six format reduces over-ordering risk when trialling a new range
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 255(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 770g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Fine bone china is well suited to dining environments where handling standards are high, such as à la carte restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms. It is not the most robust option for high-attrition settings like staff canteens or casual dining operations where tableware takes regular impact — a vitrified option would typically serve those environments better.
- Yes, by design. The reactive glaze is hand-applied, which means colour intensity, texture, and surface character will differ from piece to piece. This is an intentional characteristic of the E.C.O. range rather than a quality inconsistency. If a uniform, matched appearance is a priority for your table scheme, it is worth viewing samples before committing to a full order.
- Bone china should be stored stacked with care, avoiding excessive stack heights that increase the risk of chipping at the rim. The coupe profile stacks cleanly without interlocking, which helps. As with all fine china, maintaining adequate par stock is sensible, as chips on a reactive glaze finish will show clearly against the textured surface.