Royal Bone China Ascot Embossed Coupe Plate 290mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Bone China Ascot coupe plate is a 290mm main course or presentation plate finished in bone china with a subtle linear embossment around the rim. The coupe profile...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Bone China Ascot coupe plate is a 290mm main course or presentation plate finished in bone china with a subtle linear embossment around the rim. The coupe profile — a shallow, curved bowl without a defined rim shoulder — draws the eye to the centre of the plate, making it a practical choice for plated presentation where the food is the focus.
Bone china is well regarded in professional front-of-house environments for two reasons: it is noticeably lighter than vitrified porcelain or stoneware of a comparable size, and it carries a translucent, refined finish that reads well in formal dining settings. For waiting staff carrying multiple plates during a busy service, the reduced weight is a genuine operational benefit, particularly over long shifts or in large banqueting layouts. The material is also more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which matters in a busy pass or wash-up environment.
- Lightweight bone china reduces fatigue during multi-plate waiter carries
- Coupe profile frames plated dishes cleanly for fine dining presentation
- Subtle rim embossment adds visual interest without competing with the food
- More durable than standard porcelain under everyday service handling
- Consistent finish across the range supports cohesive table presentation
These plates are sold in packs of six. For operators running a full restaurant or banqueting operation, it is worth considering cover count, wash cycle frequency, and breakage allowance when calculating how many packs are needed. The Ascot range includes additional pieces if you are looking to build out a coordinated table setting.
If you are specifying tableware for a new opening or refurbishment and would like to talk through quantities or range options, our team is happy to help.
Key Features
- 290mm coupe profile in fine bone china, pack of 6
- Subtle linear embossment on rim adds refined surface detail
- Lightweight construction relative to porcelain plates of equivalent size
- Translucent bone china body with a smooth, consistent glaze finish
- Part of the Ascot range for coordinated tableware selection
Operational Benefits
- Lighter weight eases multi-plate carries during busy restaurant service
- Coupe profile directs diner attention to plated food presentation
- Greater chip resistance reduces breakage replacement costs over time
- Refined finish suits formal dining, hotel, and banqueting environments
- Range coordination simplifies tableware specification for new openings
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 690g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A practical starting point is to calculate your cover count, multiply by 1.5 to allow for plates in use, on the pass, and in the wash cycle, then add a breakage allowance of around 10-15%. For a 40-cover restaurant, that often means four to six packs as a working minimum, though high-turnover services or banqueting operations typically need more.
- Bone china is more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which makes it a reasonable choice for front-of-house use in restaurants and hotels. It is not as robust as fully vitrified hotelware under heavy canteen-style handling, so it is best suited to table service environments where plates are handled with reasonable care rather than stacked roughly in large numbers.
- Bone china is generally suitable for commercial dishwasher use, though as with any fine china, consistent high-temperature cycles and abrasive detergents can dull the glaze over time. Using a detergent formulated for fine china and avoiding overcrowding the racks will help maintain the finish and extend plate life.