Royal Crown Derby Eco Stone Coupe Plate 300mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Eco Stone coupe plate from Royal Crown Derby is a 300mm fine bone china plate finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze. The glaze process produces a naturally occurring surface...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 299
- Dimensions
- 25(H) x 299(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 11¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Eco Stone coupe plate from Royal Crown Derby is a 300mm fine bone china plate finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze. The glaze process produces a naturally occurring surface variation across every piece, drawing its tonal character from the organic textures of England's South Coast — the region where the clay used in Royal Crown Derby's bone china originates. Because no two plates emerge from the kiln with an identical finish, the range suits table settings where a degree of visual individuality contributes to the overall dining experience.
Bone china of this quality handles the practical demands of service well. The material performs across the temperature range relevant to front-of-house use — from chilled starters through to hot main course plating — without compromising structural integrity. The coupe profile, with its low rim and broad, flat well, gives chefs a clean, uninterrupted surface to work on, which suits contemporary plating styles and photographs well under dining room lighting.
Practical points worth considering before ordering:
- Hand-applied reactive glaze produces consistent character, not identical appearance — appropriate where visual uniformity per cover matters
- Fine bone china offers a good balance of refined appearance and practical weight for front-of-house handling
- Coupe profile provides a wide plating surface well suited to modern presentation
- Supplied in packs of six, aligning with standard cover multiples for stock planning
- Suitable for commercial dishwasher use in standard warewashing cycles
This range is best suited to upscale restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private members' clubs, and similar environments where tableware is considered part of the guest experience. Operators running high-turnover, fast-reset casual dining may find a more utility-focused plate a better operational fit. For lower-volume fine dining or tasting menu services, the Eco Stone range is a considered choice.
If you are specifying a full cover across multiple plate sizes or building out a matched collection, the team is happy to talk through the broader Eco Stone range with you before you commit to quantities.
Key Features
- Hand-applied reactive glaze produces distinctive natural surface variation per plate
- Fine bone china construction rated for use from 2°C through to 100°C
- 300mm coupe profile delivers a wide, uninterrupted plating surface for chefs
- Each plate weighs 825g, offering a refined feel suitable for front-of-house use
- Supplied in packs of six to align with standard cover multiples
Operational Benefits
- Natural glaze variation adds visual character to table settings without extra styling effort
- Broad temperature tolerance supports consistent use across all courses in service
- Wide coupe well gives chefs more usable plating area for modern presentation styles
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock ordering and cover management for operators
- Commercial dishwasher compatibility keeps turnaround efficient during busy service periods
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Diameter
- 299
- Dimensions
- 25(H) x 299(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 11¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 825g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Each plate carries a naturally occurring finish that varies in tone and texture, which is characteristic of the reactive glaze process. The variation is consistent in character across the range — pieces read as a coherent set — but they are not identical. This suits dining environments where a handcrafted aesthetic is intentional, though operators who require a perfectly uniform cover should factor this in before ordering.
- Fine bone china is suitable for commercial dishwasher use, and the Eco Stone range is no exception. That said, premium bone china is more susceptible to chipping and crazing over time than heavier-duty vitrified alternatives, particularly in high-volume operations with rapid rack turnover. It performs best in settings where care in handling is maintained front and back of house.
- At 300mm, this plate is well sized for main course presentation in a fine dining or tasting menu context, giving chefs a generous plating surface without overcrowding the table. The Eco Stone collection includes additional sizes and serving pieces, so if you are building a full cover specification, it is worth reviewing the broader range to ensure consistency across courses.