Royal Crown Derby Eco Stone Coupe Plate 255mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Eco Stone coupe plate is a fine bone china piece finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze. That glaze process produces genuine variation in colour and surface...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 255(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Royal Crown Derby Eco Stone coupe plate is a fine bone china piece finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze. That glaze process produces genuine variation in colour and surface texture across every item — earthy ochres, warm greys, and deeper tonal shifts are all characteristic of the range. No two plates are identical, and that is intentional rather than a quality inconsistency. The coupe profile keeps the form clean and uncluttered, with a wide, shallow presentation surface and no rim to interrupt plating arrangements.
In service, fine bone china at this level is noticeably lighter in the hand than stoneware of a comparable diameter, which front-of-house teams tend to appreciate during a sustained service. The 255mm diameter works well as a main course plate in a three-course rotation, or as a generous starter plate depending on portion format and kitchen style.
A few practical points worth considering before committing to this range:
- Reactive glaze surfaces are inherently uneven — careful stacking is advisable to reduce chip risk
- Handcrafted tonal variation is a feature of the range, not a defect — pieces will not match uniformly
- Standard commercial racking and gentle machine wash cycles are recommended to protect the finish
- Sold in packs of six, which supports controlled cellar stock management
This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining operations where the character of the tableware is part of the overall experience. It is less suited to high-turnover casual dining environments where handling pace and rapid turnaround are the priority.
If you are building a full table setting or want guidance on matching pieces within the Eco Stone range, the team is happy to help you put together something that works for your covers and service style.
Key Features
- Hand-applied reactive glaze producing unique tonal variation on every piece
- Fine bone china construction offering a lighter weight than comparable stoneware
- 255mm coupe profile with wide, uninterrupted presentation surface
- Suitable for machine washing with appropriate commercial racking
- Supplied in packs of six for straightforward cellar stock management
Operational Benefits
- Lightweight build reduces front-of-house fatigue during busy service periods
- Distinctive glaze variation adds individual character to each place setting
- Rimless coupe design gives chefs a clean canvas for plating arrangements
- Pack-of-six format supports controlled stock rotation and ordering
- Bone china durability suits careful commercial use in quality dining environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 23(H) x 255(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 770g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Fine bone china is durable under normal restaurant conditions provided it is handled and stored correctly. Appropriate commercial racking, gentle machine wash cycles, and careful stacking are advisable — the reactive glaze surface makes tight stacking a particular risk point. It performs well in quality dining environments where handling pace is controlled.
- No, and that is by design. The reactive glaze process produces natural variation in colour and texture across every piece, so tonal differences between plates in the same pack are expected and inherent to the range. If a fully uniform look is essential for your operation, this glaze style may not be the right fit.
- The Eco Stone coupe plate is best suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms where tableware character contributes to the guest experience. For high-turnover casual dining where speed of handling and robust durability are the priority, a more utilitarian option from our tableware range may be a better match.