Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Flared Dish (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Flared Dish is a bone china piece from the Crushed Velvet collection, designed to provide a considered backdrop for food presentation rather than...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 110
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 110(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 4¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Grey Flared Dish is a bone china piece from the Crushed Velvet collection, designed to provide a considered backdrop for food presentation rather than compete with it. The flared profile and textured grey finish are intended to frame plated food clearly, making it a practical choice for front-of-house settings where visual presentation matters as much as the food itself.
In service, bone china of this quality holds up well to the temperature ranges encountered in everyday use, from refrigerator storage through to plated service. The compact dish size suits individual portions, petit fours, or small accompaniments — formats that appear regularly in afternoon tea, tasting menus, and fine dining covers. The grey colourway works across mixed table settings and sits comfortably alongside the other colours in the Crushed Velvet range, which allows operators to introduce variety without losing coherence.
Practical advantages for operators include:
- Bone china construction — durable, chip-resistant, and suitable for commercial dishwasher use
- Neutral grey finish that complements a wide range of food colours and garnishes
- Flared profile aids clean plating and portion definition
- Consistent sizing across the pack of six supports uniform table covers
- Part of a wider collection, so supplementary pieces can be added to expand the range
It is worth noting that these dishes are compact by design. They are suited to nibbles, petit fours, sauces, or small tasting portions rather than larger plated courses. For operations requiring larger serving pieces, the broader Crushed Velvet range includes additional formats.
This collection suits hotel restaurants, private dining rooms, afternoon tea operations, and any front-of-house setting where tableware is expected to contribute to the overall guest experience. If you are building a full cover specification or selecting across multiple pieces in this range, we are happy to advise on what works well together.
Key Features
- Bone china construction rated for use from 2°C to 100°C
- Flared profile designed to frame and define individual portions clearly
- Crushed Velvet Grey finish complements both light and dark food presentations
- Supplied in a pack of six for consistent table cover deployment
- Part of a multi-colour collection allowing coordinated or mixed table settings
Operational Benefits
- Supports uniform plating standards across every cover in a service
- Neutral finish reduces visual conflict with garnishes and sauces
- Compact dish format keeps afternoon tea and tasting menus looking structured
- Bone china durability reduces replacement frequency in commercial service
- Integrates with other Crushed Velvet pieces for a coherent table specification
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 110
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 110(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 4¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 110g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china from Royal Crown Derby is manufactured to withstand the demands of commercial dishwasher cycles, though as with all fine tableware, avoiding harsh stacking and mechanical impact during washing will extend the life of the pieces considerably.
- The size and flared profile make it most appropriate for individual portions — petit fours, amuse-bouche, sauces, or small accompaniments. It is a strong choice for afternoon tea service and tasting menus where portion definition and presentation are important, but it is not intended as a main course plate.
- Yes — the Crushed Velvet collection is available in several colourways that have been selected to work together on the same table. Many operators use a mix of colours deliberately, particularly for afternoon tea stands where visual variety across tiers is part of the presentation.