William Edwards Hive Plate 300mm – Pack of 12

The William Edwards Hive plate is a 300mm fine china plate from Steelite's William Edwards collection, sold in packs of twelve. The pattern draws on the flora and fauna associated with tea garden traditions, featuring a delicate hand-painted design that sits comfortably within formal afternoon tea presentation as well as broader fine dining covers.

In a service environment, plates of this size and style are typically used as presentation plates, share plates, or as the base layer in a tiered afternoon tea setting. The hand-painted detailing makes each piece visually distinctive, which is a consideration worth bearing in mind in high-turnover operations where surface wear from repeated stacking and dishwasher cycling may become apparent over time. These are best suited to settings where the tableware is handled with appropriate care and stored thoughtfully between services.

Practical considerations for operators include:

• Hand-painted detailing that rewards careful handling and considered storage
• 300mm diameter provides a generous presentation surface for afternoon tea or starter courses
• Supplied in packs of 12, supporting consistent cover sets without over-ordering
• Part of the wider William Edwards Hive range, allowing coordinated service across multiple piece types
• Steelite manufacture supports access to replacement pieces through established supply channels

This plate is well suited to hotel dining rooms, tearoom restaurants, and private members' clubs where the visual quality of tableware is a considered part of the guest experience. It is less suited to high-volume casual dining environments where rapid cycling and informal handling would risk compromising the finish.

If you're building out a full afternoon tea service or want to discuss how this fits within a broader table setting, the team is happy to help you think it through before you commit to quantities.