Royal Crown Derby Whitehall Oval Serving Dish 345mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Whitehall oval dish is a 345mm serving piece produced in fine bone china at Royal Crown Derby's manufactory in Derby, England. Each dish is handcrafted and individually inspected before...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dimensions
- 32(H)mm | 1¼(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
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Product Description
The Whitehall oval dish is a 345mm serving piece produced in fine bone china at Royal Crown Derby's manufactory in Derby, England. Each dish is handcrafted and individually inspected before leaving the facility, finished in the collection's characteristic true white glaze — clean, bright, and neutral enough to let plated food take full visual precedence.
In a working restaurant environment, tableware is subjected to repeated stacking, commercial wash cycles, and the general handling of a busy service. Bone china at this grade is meaningfully more resilient than standard porcelain: the ultra-hard glaze resists crazing and surface staining over time, and the material offers a favourable strength-to-weight balance that front-of-house staff will appreciate during service. The oval format at this size is a practical choice for sharing dishes, composed starters, or dessert presentations where a round or rectangular plate would feel less considered on the table.
- True white glaze provides a neutral, high-contrast base for plated presentation
- Consistent finish across the pack supports a uniform table setting
- Bone china construction balances durability with front-of-house handling weight
- Handcrafted and individually inspected at the Derby facility
- Suitable across refrigerator-to-pass temperatures, covering most plating scenarios
This range is best suited to fine dining restaurants, boutique hotels, private members' clubs, and similar venues where presentation standards are central to the guest experience. It is not the right choice for high-turnover canteen environments or operations where breakage rates are high and replacement cost is a primary concern. For those settings, hardwearing alternatives at a lower price point are available in the catalogue.
If you are specifying tableware for a new opening or a full cover replacement, it is worth speaking with us about pack quantities, ongoing replacement stock, and how this piece sits alongside the broader Whitehall collection.
Key Features
- 345mm oval format handcrafted in fine bone china in Derby, England
- True white glaze fired to resist crazing and staining over repeated wash cycles
- Individually inspected before leaving the Royal Crown Derby facility
- Oval profile suits sharing dishes, composed starters, and dessert presentations
- Supplied as a pack of six for consistent table setting across covers
Operational Benefits
- Neutral white finish keeps plate presentation clean and visually uncluttered
- Durable glaze surface withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Consistent finish across the pack ensures a uniform look throughout service
- Lightweight bone china reduces handling fatigue during busy front-of-house service
- Pack format simplifies ordering and supports matching replacement stock management
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dimensions
- 32(H)mm | 1¼(H)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Bone China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Temperature range
- 2°C to 100°C
- Weight
- 903g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china at this grade is more durable than it is sometimes given credit for — the material is appreciably harder than standard porcelain and the glaze resists crazing and staining through repeated commercial wash cycles. That said, it is best suited to venues where tableware is handled with reasonable care, such as fine dining restaurants or private dining rooms, rather than high-volume operations where breakage rates and replacement frequency are significant considerations.
- At 345mm, this dish works well as a sharing piece, a composed starter plate, or a dessert presentation where an oval profile feels more deliberate than a standard round. It sits comfortably in the centre of a table setting without dominating the cover, and the format tends to complement a formal table layout better than a rectangular alternative.
- The bone china is rated suitable from 2°C through to 100°C, which covers refrigerator holding through to a heated pass or lamp situation. They are not intended for oven use, so they should not be used as a cooking vessel or placed directly under a salamander.