Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Pearl Rectangle Tray 320x160mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Pearl Rectangle Tray is a bone china serving piece from the Crushed Velvet collection. The textured surface finish and pearl colourway are designed to...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dimensions
- 19(H)mm | ¾(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet Pearl Rectangle Tray is a bone china serving piece from the Crushed Velvet collection. The textured surface finish and pearl colourway are designed to provide a considered backdrop for plated food and pastry presentation — framing the food visually without competing with it. That balance is particularly relevant when trays are carrying small, intricate items where the presentation carries as much weight as the food itself.
In practice, these trays are well suited to afternoon tea service, patisserie counters, and formal dining covers where the quality of tableware contributes directly to the guest experience. Bone china keeps the tray lightweight relative to its footprint, which is a practical consideration when front-of-house staff are moving multiple pieces during a busy service. The material handles a temperature range from cold to warm presentations without risk to the finish, giving operators reasonable flexibility across different service styles.
A few practical points worth considering before ordering:
- Bone china requires careful handling in dishwasher cycles — verify settings and rack configurations before committing to high-volume wash routines
- Sold in packs of six, which suits operators building out a consistent table setting or replacing pieces within an existing Crushed Velvet set
- The pearl colourway coordinates with the wider Crushed Velvet range, so pieces can be mixed or presented individually depending on cover style
These trays are best suited to venues where tableware quality is a deliberate part of the dining proposition — fine dining restaurants, boutique hotels, afternoon tea specialists, and private dining operations. They are less well suited to high-turnover casual environments where china attrition becomes a cost management issue.
If you are specifying tableware across a new opening or want to talk through how the Crushed Velvet range works as a complete collection, we are glad to help.
Key Features
- Bone china construction keeps the tray lightweight for its footprint
- Textured pearl surface finish frames plated food without visual competition
- Suitable for use across cold and warm presentations without finish damage
- Rectangular 320x160mm format accommodates pastries, canapes, and small plates
- Coordinates with the wider Royal Crown Derby Crushed Velvet range
Operational Benefits
- Lightweight build reduces front-of-house fatigue during multi-piece service
- Consistent pearl colourway supports a polished, uniform table presentation
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock building and piece replacement
- Neutral finish elevates food visually without distracting from the plate
- Range compatibility allows mixed or matched presentation across covers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dimensions
- 19(H)mm | ¾(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 320g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china can be dishwasher used, but it requires careful attention to rack configuration, water pressure, and detergent concentration. We recommend verifying your dishwasher settings before committing these trays to high-frequency wash cycles, as aggressive programmes can affect the finish over time.
- The pack-of-six is practical for operators building out a consistent cover across a dining room or event setup, and also for those replacing specific pieces within an existing Crushed Velvet set. If you are specifying across a larger opening, it is worth calculating total cover count and breakage allowance at the outset.
- Yes — the rectangular format, lightweight bone china, and neutral pearl finish make it a practical choice for afternoon tea stands and patisserie presentations where visual consistency across the table matters. It works particularly well in venues where the tableware is considered part of the guest experience rather than a background detail.