Royal Crown Derby Rebel Dark Blue Coupe Plate 255mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Rebel Dark Blue Coupe Plate from Royal Crown Derby is a 255mm bone china plate produced as part of the Rebel collection — a range built on English fine...
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 Rebel Dark Blue Coupe Plate from Royal Crown Derby is a 255mm bone china plate produced as part of the Rebel collection — a range built on English fine bone china but finished with a hand-applied surface treatment that produces deep, layered colour with a textured visual quality not found in conventional fine dining ware. The coupe profile features a shallow rim and clean edge, placing the emphasis firmly on the centre of the plate and the food on it.
In front-of-house service, Royal Crown Derby bone china carries a well-established reputation for holding up under the thermal cycling and daily handling of a professional environment. The dark ground colour creates strong contrast against both pale and vibrant dishes, which supports contemporary plating styles where visual presentation is a deliberate part of the guest experience. The coupe form works particularly well with minimalist table settings where a wide rim would feel at odds with the overall aesthetic.
- Hand-finished surface texture adds visual depth without compromising durability
- Coupe profile supports modern, centre-focused plating styles
- Dark colourway gives strong contrast for a wide range of dishes
- Bone china construction balances refined appearance with practical strength
- Sold in packs of six, practical for building or supplementing covers
These plates are best suited to upscale restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining operations where the table setting is part of a considered guest experience. The Rebel collection carries a distinctive aesthetic — operators running a more traditional or neutral table scheme may find standard Royal Crown Derby ranges a closer match to their existing service ware. It is also worth noting that bone china, while durable for front-of-house use, rewards careful handling in the wash and on the pass compared with heavier vitrified alternatives.
If you are building a full cover from the Rebel collection or mixing pieces across Royal Crown Derby ranges, it is worth a conversation before committing to quantities — we are happy to talk through what works well together in practice.
Key Features
- Hand-finished surface treatment produces deep, layered colour and texture
- 255mm coupe profile with shallow rim and clean, uninterrupted edge
- English fine bone china construction with a refined, lightweight feel
- Dark blue ground colourway with strong visual contrast for plated dishes
- Supplied in packs of six for practical cover building or supplementing
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive finish differentiates the table setting without novelty ware risk
- Coupe profile keeps focus on food presentation during plated service
- Bone china durability supports regular front-of-house use and thermal cycling
- Dark colourway enhances visual impact of both pale and vibrant dishes
- Pack-of-six format makes it straightforward to scale covers as needed
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
- Yes — Royal Crown Derby bone china is produced for professional hospitality use and handles the thermal cycling and regular handling of busy front-of-house service well. That said, bone china rewards careful handling in the wash and on the pass; it is not as impact-resistant as heavier vitrified porcelain, so operators running very high-volume casual dining environments may want to consider that trade-off.
- The Rebel collection has a distinctive hand-finished aesthetic that works well when mixed with other pieces within the same collection. Combining it with more traditional Royal Crown Derby ranges can work depending on the table scheme, but it is worth reviewing the pieces together before ordering to make sure the combination reads as intentional rather than mismatched.
- This collection is well suited to upscale restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms where the table setting forms a deliberate part of the guest experience. It is a considered choice where the brief calls for something visually distinctive — operators with a more neutral or traditional table scheme may find a standard Royal Crown Derby range a better fit.