Royal Crown Derby Rebel Dark Blue Coupe Plate 209mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Rebel Dark Blue Coupe Plate is a 209mm bone china plate finished with a distinctive hand-applied surface texture that gives it an unconventional, tactile quality quite...
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 Rebel Dark Blue Coupe Plate is a 209mm bone china plate finished with a distinctive hand-applied surface texture that gives it an unconventional, tactile quality quite unlike standard fine dining ware. It sits within the Rebel collection — a range that uses Royal Crown Derby's established bone china manufacturing alongside a decorative process developed to produce deep, layered colour and surface variation across each piece. The result is tableware that reads as individual and considered rather than uniform.
In service, bone china at this quality level performs reliably under the conditions a busy restaurant kitchen demands. The material is resistant to chipping along the rim under normal handling, holds temperature well between pass and table, and the coupe profile — low-walled with a wide, flat well — works practically for plated starters, sharing plates, or composed main courses where presentation space matters. The dark blue finish and surface depth photograph well under most lighting conditions, which is a genuine consideration for operators where social media coverage of dishes forms part of the front-of-house offer.
Key practical points worth noting for operators considering this range:
- Hand-finished surface texture adds visual individuality to each plate
- Bone china construction supports chipping resistance under normal service handling
- Coupe profile provides a generous flat well suited to composed plating
- Supplied in packs of six, supporting consistent cover sets
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles
As with any decorative fine china, the hand-applied finish means some variation between pieces is inherent and expected — this is characteristic of the range rather than a quality issue. It is worth factoring into stock levels if consistency across large covers is a priority, as high-volume replacement matching can occasionally present lead time considerations.
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining operations where tableware forms a deliberate part of the dining experience. It is a considered choice rather than a volume workhorse, and operators running very high covers per service may prefer a more standard production range for day-to-day use alongside it.
If you would like to discuss whether the Rebel range fits your cover numbers or table concept, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Hand-applied surface finish creates individual texture variation on each plate
- 209mm coupe profile with wide, flat well for composed plating
- Bone china construction for reliable chipping resistance in service
- Deep dark blue glaze with layered colour depth throughout the range
- Supplied as a pack of six for consistent table cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive finish supports a considered, high-end front-of-house presentation
- Coupe profile gives chefs generous plating space for composed dishes
- Bone china durability reduces breakage frequency under normal service handling
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock ordering for matching cover sets
- Photographs well under service lighting, supporting social media dish coverage
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 bone china construction is compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles. As with all fine decorative china, avoiding aggressive stacking and using appropriate racks will help protect the surface finish and extend the working life of the plates in a busy kitchen.
- Because the surface finish is applied by hand, some variation in texture and colour depth between pieces is a natural characteristic of the Rebel range rather than a defect. For most operators this individuality is part of the appeal, but if you are running large banqueting covers where uniformity is critical, it is worth discussing expected variation with the team before placing a significant order.
- The Rebel range is best suited to settings where tableware is a deliberate part of the dining experience — independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms. For very high-turnover covers where plates are cycled rapidly through service many times per day, a standard production range may be more practical for volume use, with the Rebel plates reserved for specific covers or occasions.