Royal Bone China Ascot Wide Rim Flat Profile Plate 225mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Royal Bone China Ascot Wide Rim Flat Profile Plate is a 225mm side or starter plate designed for restaurant, hotel, and banqueting environments where presentation and durability both matter....
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Bone China Ascot Wide Rim Flat Profile Plate is a 225mm side or starter plate designed for restaurant, hotel, and banqueting environments where presentation and durability both matter. It is produced in bone china, which gives it a noticeably lighter weight than porcelain or stoneware alternatives of equivalent size, along with a translucent, refined finish that reads well in formal dining settings.
The flat profile distinguishes this plate from the classic Ascot wide rim shape. Where traditional wide rim plates carry a more pronounced bowl, this version sits almost entirely level, which suits modern plating styles and gives the presentation a cleaner, more contemporary feel. In practice, it works well for dressed starters, amuse-bouches, or any course where the chef wants the food to sit flat and unobstructed.
From an operational standpoint, the lighter weight of bone china is a practical advantage in high-volume table service. Waiting staff carrying multiple plates during a banqueting cover or a busy restaurant service will notice the difference compared with heavier stoneware. The material is also more chip-resistant than standard porcelain under everyday service conditions, though bone china still requires careful handling and appropriate racking during dishwashing to maintain its finish over time.
- Lightweight construction eases carrying during multi-plate table service
- Flat profile suits contemporary plating and fine dining presentation
- More durable than standard porcelain under commercial service conditions
- Wide rim provides a generous canvas for dressed starter and tasting courses
- Refined bone china finish appropriate for formal and fine dining settings
This plate is well suited to restaurants, hotels, private members' clubs, and banqueting operations where a consistent, upmarket table presentation is expected. It is supplied in packs of 12, which aligns with standard cover planning. Operations running very large banqueting covers may want to consider the full range of available sizes and pack quantities to ensure adequate stock levels.
If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on which sizes to pair across courses, we are happy to help you work through the range before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Bone china construction weighing 385g per plate for lightweight service
- Flat wide rim profile distinguishes it from traditional deeper Ascot shapes
- 225mm diameter suited to starter, side, and tasting course presentations
- Bone china body more chip-resistant than standard porcelain under service use
- Supplied in packs of 12 to align with standard restaurant cover planning
Operational Benefits
- Lighter weight reduces strain on waiting staff during multi-plate service
- Contemporary flat profile supports modern plating without visual clutter
- Refined finish maintains formal table presentation across long service periods
- Greater durability than porcelain reduces replacement frequency in busy operations
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock planning for consistent cover numbers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 385g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china performs well in commercial dishwashers provided plates are racked correctly with adequate spacing to prevent contact during the wash cycle. The material is more resilient than standard porcelain, but like all fine china it is vulnerable to chipping if plates knock together during loading. Using purpose-designed plate racks and avoiding overloading will significantly extend the life of the ware in busy operations.
- The flat profile is better suited to dry or semi-dry presentations such as dressed starters, sharing plates, or tasting course dishes. It is not practical for soups or anything with a significant liquid element, where a coupe or rimmed bowl would be more appropriate. If you need plates that work across a broader range of courses, it is worth looking at the wider Ascot range alongside this profile.
- As a general guide, most operations aim to hold two to three times their cover count in crockery to allow for items in use, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. For a 100-cover restaurant using this plate for a single course, holding four to six packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point. If this plate appears across multiple courses or on a banqueting menu, stock requirements will increase accordingly — it is worth talking through your full cover plan with us before ordering.