William Edwards Hive Plate 300mm – Pack of 6
Product Description
The William Edwards Hive plate is a 300mm fine china piece designed for formal table settings, afternoon tea service, and premium dining presentations. Produced by Steelite under the William Edwards...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.34
- Dimensions
- 0.17(H) x 0.34(W) x 0.34(D)mm
- Weight
- 9.38kg
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Product Description
The William Edwards Hive plate is a 300mm fine china piece designed for formal table settings, afternoon tea service, and premium dining presentations. Produced by Steelite under the William Edwards collection, it features a delicate hand-painted pattern inspired by the flora and fauna associated with tea garden traditions. The design is detailed and considered, making it a natural fit for operators who want tableware that contributes to the overall guest experience rather than simply serving as a functional surface.
In service, plates of this style are typically used for sharing presentations, large starter plates, or as a base plate within a structured afternoon tea set. The 300mm diameter gives reasonable surface area for composed plating without overwhelming smaller table layouts. The hand-painted decoration is characteristic of William Edwards' approach — each piece carries a degree of individual character that suits boutique and independent venues well.
- Hand-painted design suited to premium afternoon tea and formal dining settings
- 300mm diameter provides a practical surface for composed or shared presentations
- Part of the William Edwards collection, produced by Steelite for consistent quality
- Sold in packs of 6, which suits small venue openings or topping up existing services
- A distinctive pattern that complements traditional and contemporary fine dining room styles
It is worth considering that hand-decorated china of this type is more appropriate for front-of-house fine dining than high-turnover casual dining environments. The pack quantity of six is practical for smaller venues or for supplementing an existing set, though larger operations will need to assess quantity requirements carefully before ordering.
This plate is best suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, tearoom operators, and private dining venues where tableware presentation is part of the guest proposition. If you are equipping a larger venue or building a full afternoon tea service from scratch, it is worth discussing quantities and complementary pieces with us before ordering.
If you would like to talk through what works best for your setting, we are happy to help you choose correctly before you commit.
Key Features
- Hand-painted Hive pattern inspired by global tea garden flora and fauna
- 300mm diameter plate suited to sharing and composed plating presentations
- Produced by Steelite under the William Edwards fine china collection
- Sold in packs of 6 for flexible stock management and small venue use
- Distinctive decorative design suitable for formal front-of-house table settings
Operational Benefits
- Elevates afternoon tea and fine dining presentation with distinctive tableware
- Pack of 6 allows cost-effective topping up of existing tableware sets
- Hand-painted character helps reinforce a premium, individual guest experience
- 300mm size supports flexible use across starter, sharing, and base plate formats
- Steelite production backing gives operators confidence in consistent quality standards
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.34
- Dimensions
- 0.17(H) x 0.34(W) x 0.34(D)mm
- Weight
- 9.38kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Hand-painted fine china of this type is better suited to lower-volume, premium service environments such as afternoon tea, private dining, or boutique hotel restaurants. In very high-turnover operations, more robust everyday ranges may be a more practical long-term choice.
- Yes, multiple packs can be ordered to build up quantities for a full service. If you are equipping a venue from scratch, it is worth speaking with us first to confirm availability and discuss any complementary pieces within the William Edwards Hive collection.
- Hand-painted china should generally be handled and stacked with care to protect the decorated surface. We would recommend checking the manufacturer's guidance on dishwasher suitability and temperature thresholds before putting these into a commercial machine cycle, as aggressive wash programmes can affect decorative finishes over time.