Dudson Makers Urban Deep Coupe Plate Grey 254mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Dudson Makers Urban Deep Coupe Plate is a vitrified fine china plate designed for professional table settings where presentation and durability both matter. The deep coupe profile — a...
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey
- Material
- Vitrified Fine China
- Weight
- 694.3333333333334g
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Product Description
The Dudson Makers Urban Deep Coupe Plate is a vitrified fine china plate designed for professional table settings where presentation and durability both matter. The deep coupe profile — a shallow, rimless form with a gently curved base — gives a clean, contemporary look that suits a wide range of plating styles, from composed small plates to fuller main course portions.
Urban's defining characteristic is its surface texture, which mimics the worn, tactile quality of industrial materials. This texture is locked in under a semi-matte glaze, which means the decorative finish holds up under the repeated thermal cycling, mechanical handling, and commercial dishwasher passes that are standard in a busy kitchen. The Steel Grey colourway sits comfortably within the current trend for raw, neutral tableware that lets food take centre stage without competing with the plate.
For front-of-house teams, the practical advantages are straightforward:
- Vitrified fine china construction resists chipping and crazing under daily commercial use
- Semi-matte glaze is applied under the surface, so the finish does not wear away with repeated washing
- Deep coupe shape works across multiple courses and plating formats
- Consistent sizing across the pack supports uniform table presentation
- Sold in packs of 12, which aligns with standard cover counts and stock rotation practice
At 254mm, this plate sits in a versatile size range — large enough for a generous main course, practical enough for a starter or dessert in many formats. It is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and gastropubs where a considered aesthetic is part of the offer. Operations running very high cover volumes may want to assess total pack quantities carefully to ensure adequate rotation stock without excessive storage demands.
If you would like to talk through how Urban fits alongside your existing tableware range or discuss pack quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Vitrified fine china construction with semi-matte industrial texture glaze
- Deep coupe profile suits starters, mains, and dessert plating formats
- Under-glaze decoration maintains finish through repeated commercial dishwashing
- 254mm diameter provides versatile sizing across multiple menu applications
- Supplied in a pack of 12 to support standard cover rotation stock levels
Operational Benefits
- Resists chipping and crazing under daily commercial kitchen handling demands
- Consistent finish retained through high-frequency dishwasher cycles in service
- Neutral Steel Grey colourway keeps focus on food presentation at the table
- Versatile plate size reduces the number of separate shapes needed on the pass
- Pack of 12 aligns with typical cover counts for straightforward stock management
Specifications
- Colour
- Grey
- Material
- Vitrified Fine China
- Weight
- 694.3333333333334g
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
- Because the decoration is applied under the semi-matte glaze rather than on top of it, the finish is protected from the abrasion and chemical exposure that comes with repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. This makes it a more practical choice than on-glaze decorated ware for kitchens running multiple sittings per day.
- At 254mm, this plate is versatile enough to handle both roles depending on your portion sizes and plating style. Many operations use it as a standard main course plate in a relaxed or mid-market dining setting, while others use it for generous starters or sharing plates. If you are building a range with a dedicated main plate at a larger diameter, it works well as a starter or dessert option alongside.
- A practical working rule for most table service operations is to hold two to three times your cover count in any given plate size, accounting for plates in use, items in the wash cycle, and breakage allowance. For a 40-cover restaurant, that would typically mean three to four packs of 12 as a minimum working stock, though busier or multi-sitting operations may want to hold more. It is worth talking through your specific rotation needs before ordering.