Robert Gordon Potters Collection Pier Handled Deep Dishes 168mm (Pack of 12)

The Robert Gordon Potters Collection Pier Handled Deep Dishes are porcelain tableware produced under the Steelite portfolio, designed for food-led hospitality venues that want a handcrafted aesthetic without compromising on durability. Each dish carries a reactive glaze finish with an embossed swirl detail that gives the appearance of a hand-thrown piece, alongside a substantial pier handle that makes it practical to carry during service.

In a working restaurant or café environment, the reactive glaze does what it is supposed to do: it provides a naturalistic, earthy backdrop that lets plated food read well on the table. The depth of the dish makes it suitable for a range of applications — from sharing starters and tapas-style portions to desserts and side dishes — which gives front-of-house teams and chefs genuine flexibility across different service styles.

From an operational standpoint, these dishes offer a few practical advantages worth noting:

• Pier handle aids single-handed carrying and reduces handling errors during busy service
• Reactive glaze varies subtly between pieces, creating a consistent artisan look at scale
• Porcelain construction supports normal commercial dishwasher cycles
• Deep profile suits a variety of plating styles, from broth-based dishes to sharing portions
• Sold in a pack of 12, which suits cover-based purchasing for most hospitality settings

Being porcelain, these dishes will handle routine commercial use well, though like all reactive-glaze pieces they benefit from careful stacking to protect the glaze surface over time. The pack of 12 is a practical quantity for smaller operations or for supplementing an existing set; larger venues covering significant daily covers may want to consider buying in multiples.

These dishes are well suited to independent restaurants, hotel dining rooms, gastropubs, and café-bistros where plating presentation matters and the menu has a seasonal or artisan identity. They are less likely to be the right fit for high-turnover, quick-service environments where plainware holds up better to rapid handling cycles.

If you are unsure how many packs you need for your cover count, or want to see how these sit alongside other pieces in the Robert Gordon range, the team is happy to talk it through before you order.