William Edwards Hive Plate 275mm | Pack of 12
Product Description
The William Edwards Hive plate is a 275mm fine china plate sold in packs of twelve. Produced by Steelite under the William Edwards collection, it carries a delicate hand-painted design...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.3
- Dimensions
- 0.15(H) x 0.3(W) x 0.29(D)mm
- Weight
- 7.19kg
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Product Description
The William Edwards Hive plate is a 275mm fine china plate sold in packs of twelve. Produced by Steelite under the William Edwards collection, it carries a delicate hand-painted design drawn from the flora and fauna of tea gardens, making it a considered choice for operators who want to present afternoon tea or formal dining with a distinctly decorative touch rather than a plain white service.
In front-of-house terms, this plate sits comfortably in the show plate or presentation plate category. At 275mm it offers a useful surface area for plated desserts, afternoon tea tiers, or light first courses where visual presentation is part of the guest experience. The hand-painted detailing adds a degree of individuality that plain-white crockery cannot replicate, which can be a meaningful point of difference in a tea room, hotel lounge, or fine dining environment.
- Decorative hand-painted design suited to afternoon tea and formal dining presentation
- 275mm diameter provides a practical surface area for plated courses or desserts
- Supplied in packs of 12, practical for establishing a consistent service set
- Part of the established William Edwards range, allowing mix-and-match across coordinated pieces
- Suited to table settings where crockery contributes to the overall guest experience
As with all decorative fine china, operators should consider handling and warewashing protocols carefully. Elaborate surface patterns can be more susceptible to wear from commercial dishwashers over time than plain glaze finishes, so reviewing manufacturer warewashing guidance before committing to volume orders is advisable.
This plate is best suited to venues where presentation is a priority — hotel afternoon tea services, fine dining restaurants, and private dining rooms. For high-throughput operations where durability and straightforward warewashing take precedence over decorative detail, a more robust plain-glaze alternative from the wider range may be a better fit.
If you are building a full service set around the Hive pattern or want to discuss coordinating pieces, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Hand-painted decorative design inspired by global tea garden flora
- 275mm diameter plate suitable for presentation and plated courses
- Fine china construction produced under the Steelite William Edwards range
- Sold in packs of 12 to support consistent table cover requirements
- Coordinates with other pieces across the William Edwards Hive collection
Operational Benefits
- Elevates afternoon tea presentation with a distinctive decorative finish
- Pack of 12 allows operators to build a matched service set efficiently
- Decorative detailing creates a point of difference in formal dining settings
- 275mm size supports flexible use across dessert, starter, and show plate roles
- Pattern consistency across the range simplifies coordinated table setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.3
- Dimensions
- 0.15(H) x 0.3(W) x 0.29(D)mm
- Weight
- 7.19kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Hive plate is best suited to environments where decorative presentation is a priority, such as hotel afternoon tea or fine dining. For high-volume covers where plates go through commercial dishwashers multiple times daily, a plain-glaze alternative is likely to prove more durable over time.
- We would recommend checking the manufacturer warewashing guidance for this pattern before regular commercial dishwasher use. Decorative hand-painted designs can be more susceptible to surface wear than plain glaze finishes, particularly with harsh detergents or high-temperature wash cycles common in busy kitchens.
- Yes, the Hive pattern is part of a wider William Edwards collection that includes additional shapes and sizes designed to coordinate. If you are looking to build a full matched service set, we can advise on which pieces are available and appropriate quantities for your cover count.