Royal Crown Derby Eco Coastal Blue Coupe Plate 209mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby ECO Coastal Blue coupe plate is a piece of fine bone china tableware from the ECO collection — a range that takes its visual cues from...
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 Royal Crown Derby ECO Coastal Blue coupe plate is a piece of fine bone china tableware from the ECO collection — a range that takes its visual cues from the natural landscapes of England's South Coast, where Royal Crown Derby sources its china clay. Each plate carries a highly reactive glaze applied by hand, meaning no two pieces are identical. The result is an organic, textured finish that reads as deliberately crafted rather than mass-produced.
In a restaurant environment, tableware does a significant amount of work beyond simply holding food. The ECO Coastal Blue's variable glaze and earthy coastal tones provide a strong visual backdrop for plated dishes, particularly where chefs are working with natural ingredients and modern presentation styles. The coupe profile — low-rimmed and wide — lends itself well to composed plates where presentation space matters.
Practical considerations for front-of-house use:
- Bone china construction offers a good balance of lightness and durability for daily service
- Handglazed finish means minor surface variation between pieces — characteristic of the range, not a defect
- Supplied in a pack of six, suitable for smaller operations or topping up existing ECO range cover sets
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwashing cycles within the temperature range the material supports
Because each plate is individually glazed, operators building larger cover sets should order in a single batch where possible to keep the tonal variation consistent across the table. This is worth considering before committing to a quantity, particularly for formal dining rooms where uniformity matters.
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms looking for premium tableware with a handcrafted character. For high-volume casual dining where robustness and uniformity take priority, a more standardised range may be a better fit.
If you're building out a full cover set or need guidance on quantities for your service, we're happy to help work through the details before you place an order.
Key Features
- Handglazed reactive finish gives each plate a unique surface character
- Fine bone china construction balances durability with a lightweight feel
- Coupe profile provides an open, wide presentation surface for plated dishes
- Supplied in packs of six for flexible cover set building
- Glazed from Royal Crown Derby's own South Coast-sourced china clay
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive handcrafted appearance elevates table presentation in premium dining rooms
- Lightweight bone china reduces handling fatigue during busy service periods
- Wide coupe surface supports modern composed plating with generous presentation space
- Pack-of-six format allows gradual cover set expansion without overstocking
- Compatible with commercial dishwashing, supporting efficient front-of-house 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 — the reactive handglaze is intentional, and each piece will carry slightly different tonal variation. For most premium restaurant settings this is part of the range's appeal, but if you're building a large cover set and want the closest possible consistency, ordering in a single batch rather than across multiple orders is advisable.
- Bone china is generally compatible with commercial dishwashing within normal operating temperatures. The ECO range is produced to Royal Crown Derby's professional hospitality standards, but as with all premium handglazed tableware, avoiding harsh chemical sanitisers and high-impact stacking will extend the finish's service life.
- At 209mm, this plate sits at the smaller end of main course sizing and is better suited to starter courses, amuse-bouche presentations, or sharing plates in a tapas or small-plates format. Operators requiring a larger main course plate should consider a wider plate from the same ECO range to maintain a consistent table aesthetic.