Utopia Pure White Oval Plates 250mm Porcelain (Pack of 24)
Product Description
These 250mm 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...
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 250mm 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 washing, helping it resist staining, chipping and the gradual degradation that lower-grade ceramics tend to show with repeated use.
In a busy service environment, tableware takes considerable punishment — commercial dishwashers, stacking, handling at speed. These plates are designed to hold up under that kind of daily use without the surface crazing or the glaze dulling quickly. The oval format suits plated meat dishes, fish courses, and sharing-style presentations where a round plate would feel constraining.
- Fully vitrified porcelain with low water absorption
- Accredited to BS4034 British Hotelware Standard
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for flexible kitchen workflows
- Consistent white finish across the range for coordinated table presentation
- Supplied in packs of 24, practical for building or replenishing cover sets
It is worth noting that at 250mm these are a mid-size oval — suitable for main courses in most cover settings, though operations running generous portion sizes or larger plated presentations may want to consider a bigger format. The Pure White range runs across multiple shapes and sizes, so it is straightforward to match plates across courses if you are building a coordinated set.
If you are unsure which sizes and quantities make sense for your cover count or menu style, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Fully vitrified porcelain body with very low water absorption rate
- BS4034 British Hotelware Standard accredited for commercial use
- 250mm oval format suitable for main course plated presentations
- Microwave and dishwasher safe for use across varied kitchen workflows
- Supplied as a pack of 24 for practical cover-set building
Operational Benefits
- Resists staining and surface crazing under repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Consistent white finish supports coordinated table presentation across courses
- Low water absorption reduces gradual deterioration, lowering replacement frequency
- Oval shape gives chefs more plating flexibility for meat and fish dishes
- Pack quantity allows straightforward stock replenishment without over-ordering
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
- Yes. The fully vitrified porcelain construction means the plates are resistant to the high temperatures and detergents used in commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. Vitrification significantly reduces water absorption, which is what causes lower-grade ceramics to degrade or craze over time with repeated machine washing.
- As a general guide, most operations aim to hold two to three times their cover count in each plate size to allow for dishwasher cycles running during service. For a 40-cover restaurant, two packs of 24 would give you 48 plates — a workable starting point, though higher-turnover sites or those running multiple sittings may want more in hand.
- Yes. The Pure White range is designed as a coordinated collection, so the glaze colour and finish are consistent across the different plate shapes and sizes. This makes it practical to mix oval and round formats across courses without the table setting looking mismatched.