Utopia Pure White Narrow Rim Plates 254mm (Pack of 18)
Product Description
These 254mm narrow rim plates are part of Utopia's Pure White collection, a range of fully vitrified porcelain tableware designed to meet the everyday demands of commercial table service. The...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 18
- Diameter
- 254
- Dimensions
- 28(H) x 254(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
These 254mm narrow rim plates are part of Utopia's Pure White collection, a range of fully vitrified porcelain tableware designed to meet the everyday demands of commercial table service. The narrow rim profile gives a clean, unfussy presentation and allows a generous usable surface area relative to the overall plate diameter.
Fully vitrified porcelain is the practical choice for high-turnover environments. It resists chipping better than standard earthenware, absorbs very little moisture, and holds up reliably through repeated dishwasher cycles without the glaze degrading quickly. The range carries British Hotelware Standard BS4034 accreditation, which confirms its low water absorption rate — relevant both for hygiene compliance and for day-to-day durability in a busy wash-up cycle.
From an operational standpoint, a pack of 18 gives a reasonable working set for a small to medium cover count, and the plates are microwave safe, which offers flexibility during service for reheating or holding. Key practical points worth noting:
- Fully vitrified porcelain with BS4034 accreditation for low water absorption
- Dishwasher and microwave safe for flexible service use
- Narrow rim profile maximises usable plate surface
- Consistent white glaze suits a wide range of plating styles
- Pack of 18 provides a practical working quantity for smaller services
These plates are well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, hotel restaurants, and catering operations running moderate cover volumes. For high-turnover sites or larger brigades requiring greater pack quantities, it is worth considering whether a larger pack size or a heavier-gauge alternative would better match the throughput.
If you are building out a full table setting or need to match these plates with bowls, side plates, or other pieces from the Pure White range, our team is happy to help you work out the right quantities and combinations for your service.
Key Features
- Fully vitrified porcelain construction accredited to BS4034 standard
- 254mm narrow rim profile with generous central plating surface
- Dishwasher safe for repeated commercial wash cycles
- Microwave safe for flexible reheating during service
- Pack of 18 plates for consistent table service cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Low water absorption reduces hygiene risk in high-turnover wash-up
- Vitrified glaze withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Narrow rim maximises plate presentation space for kitchen brigade
- Microwave compatibility adds flexibility during busy service periods
- BS4034 accreditation supports compliance in hotel and restaurant environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 18
- Diameter
- 254
- Dimensions
- 28(H) x 254(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 1.00kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- They are well suited to moderate-volume commercial service. Fully vitrified porcelain is more durable than standard earthenware and handles repeated dishwasher cycling reliably, but very high-turnover operations running multiple sittings daily may benefit from reviewing heavier-gauge alternatives to manage attrition rates over time.
- BS4034 is the British Hotelware Standard that specifies maximum acceptable water absorption levels for commercial tableware. A lower absorption rate means the glaze is less likely to harbour bacteria and the body of the plate is less prone to staining or weakening over time — both relevant considerations for food hygiene and longevity in a professional kitchen.
- That depends on your cover count, the number of sittings per service, and your wash-up turnaround time. A common approach is to hold two to three times your maximum cover count in plates to allow for a full sitting being cleared and in the dishwasher while service continues — our team can help you work through the right quantity if you let us know your setup.