Dudson Makers Finca Limestone Walled Plate 259mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Dudson Makers Finca Limestone walled plate is part of the Makers Collection — a range of vitrified fine china tableware designed for professional food service. The Finca finish uses...
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue
- Material
- Vitrified Fine China
- Weight
- 866.6666666666667g
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Product Description
The Dudson Makers Finca Limestone walled plate is part of the Makers Collection — a range of vitrified fine china tableware designed for professional food service. The Finca finish uses a multi-tonal print to replicate the worn, textured quality of rustic surfaces, with a semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze that gives each piece a distinct, craft-influenced character. Intentional makers' marks on the reverse of each plate reinforce the handmade aesthetic. Plates are sold in packs of six.
In practical terms, the decoration is applied in-glaze rather than on-glaze, which makes it significantly more resistant to the abrasion, stacking, and repeated commercial dishwasher cycles that tableware faces in a busy kitchen. The vitrified fine china construction supports durability without excessive weight, and the walled profile helps contain sauces and dressings, making it useful across a range of plated dishes.
Key operational characteristics worth noting:
- In-glaze decoration resists fading and chipping through repeated commercial dishwasher use
- Vitrified fine china construction — durable and resistant to crazing
- Semi-matte glaze finish suits both rustic and contemporary plate presentations
- Walled profile contains sauces and dressings cleanly on the plate
- Consistent finish across the pack despite the intentionally varied, hand-dipped aesthetic
The Finca Limestone finish works well in environments where a natural, artisanal aesthetic is part of the dining experience — farm-to-table restaurants, gastropubs, boutique hotels, and independent casual dining. It sits comfortably alongside other pieces in the Makers Collection if you're building a coordinated table setting. For very high-turnover operations where replacement cost per cover is the primary concern, it's worth considering whether the character-led aesthetic aligns with your overall tableware strategy.
If you'd like guidance on quantities, complementary pieces within the range, or how the Finca finish sits alongside your existing table setting, our team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- In-glaze decoration withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Vitrified fine china body resistant to crazing and chipping under daily use
- Semi-matte hand-dipped glaze produces a consistent artisanal surface finish
- Walled profile contains sauces and dressings effectively during plated service
- Unique makers' marks on the reverse reinforce the craft-led collection identity
Operational Benefits
- Decoration holds up through heavy rotation without fading or surface wear
- Durable construction reduces breakage-related replacement costs over time
- Distinctive finish supports a considered, character-led table presentation
- Walled edge improves plate presentation and reduces spillage during service
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock management and initial cover calculations
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue
- Material
- Vitrified Fine China
- Weight
- 866.6666666666667g
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
- The semi-matte, hand-dipped glaze is intentionally varied in character, so slight tonal differences between plates are part of the design rather than a quality concern. In practice, the finish reads consistently enough across a table setting, though it suits environments where a natural, slightly irregular aesthetic is welcome rather than operations requiring a uniform high-gloss appearance.
- Vitrified fine china is a dense, low-porosity material that resists the moisture absorption and thermal cycling that causes crazing in lower-grade ceramics. Combined with in-glaze decoration, the Finca plates are well suited to daily commercial dishwasher use, though like all tableware they benefit from careful stacking and handling to minimise chipping at the rim.
- As a general guide, most operations plan for between two and three times their seated cover count to allow for plates in use, in the wash, and in reserve — so a 40-cover restaurant might typically hold 80 to 120 plates of a given size. If you'd like help working through quantities based on your service style and turnover, we're happy to talk it through.