Utopia Pure White Oval Plates 250mm Porcelain (Pack of 24)
Product Description
These oval plates are part of Utopia's Pure White range, a fully vitrified porcelain tableware collection accredited to British Hotelware Standard BS4034. Vitrified porcelain has a very low water absorption...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Diameter
- 200
- Dimensions
- 22(H) x 200(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 7¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
These oval plates are part of Utopia's Pure White range, a fully vitrified porcelain tableware collection accredited to British Hotelware Standard BS4034. Vitrified porcelain has a very low water absorption rate, which means the body of the plate does not take on moisture during service or repeated washing cycles — an important practical consideration in any operation running commercial dishwashers at high throughput.
In a busy service environment, tableware takes considerable punishment. Commercial dishwasher chemicals, stacking during service, and fast handling at pass all take a toll on lower-grade ceramics over time. Vitrified porcelain resists the surface crazing, staining, and glaze dulling that tends to show up quickly on cheaper alternatives, helping these plates stay presentable across a longer service life.
- Fully vitrified porcelain with low water absorption, resisting staining and crazing
- Accredited to BS4034 British Hotelware Standard for commercial use
- Microwave and dishwasher safe, supporting flexible kitchen and front-of-house workflows
- Consistent white finish across the Pure White range for coordinated course presentation
- Supplied in packs of 24, practical for building or replenishing cover sets
The oval format suits plated meat and fish courses, and works well for structured plating styles where a round plate would feel constraining. At 250mm these sit in the mid-size range for ovals — appropriate for standard main course portions in most cover settings, though operations with generous portion sizes or elaborate plated presentations may find a larger format more practical. The Pure White collection spans multiple shapes and sizes, making it straightforward to build a coordinated set across courses.
If you are working out which sizes and pack quantities suit your cover count or menu format, we are happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Fully vitrified porcelain construction with very low water absorption rate
- Accredited to BS4034 British Hotelware Standard for commercial tableware
- Oval format suits plated meat, fish, and structured main course presentations
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for flexible service and kitchen workflows
- Supplied in packs of 24 for efficient cover set building or replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Resists staining and crazing under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Maintains a consistent white finish, keeping table presentation looking professional
- Oval shape gives chefs more plating flexibility than a standard round plate
- Low water absorption reduces long-term degradation from daily service use
- Pack quantity aligns with common cover counts, simplifying stock management
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Diameter
- 200
- Dimensions
- 22(H) x 200(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 7¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 550g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common starting point is two to three plates per cover to allow for plates in service, plates at the pass, and plates in the wash cycle simultaneously. For a 40-cover restaurant, three packs of 24 would give you 72 plates — a workable number for steady service, though higher-volume or faster-turnaround operations may want additional buffer stock.
- Yes — vitrified porcelain is well suited to the temperatures and detergents used in commercial warewashers. The low water absorption rate is the key property here: it prevents the plate body from taking on moisture and chemical residue over time, which is one of the main causes of glaze crazing and surface degradation in lower-grade ceramics.
- The Pure White range is designed as a coordinated collection, so the glaze finish and white tone are consistent across shapes and sizes. This makes it practical to combine round plates, bowls, and ovals across courses without mismatched shading — a common issue when tableware is sourced from different ranges or suppliers.