William Edwards Reed Rectangular Tray 340mm x 150mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Reed rectangular tray is part of the William Edwards Reed collection, a range of bone china tableware decorated with hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.32
- Dimensions
- 0.13(H) x 0.32(W) x 0.41(D)mm
- Weight
- 5.06kg
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Product Description
The Reed rectangular tray is part of the William Edwards Reed collection, a range of bone china tableware decorated with hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing. The imagery draws from a traditional countryside aesthetic and is well suited to establishments that want to bring a distinct, considered character to their table or display presentation.
Bone china is a practical choice for professional service environments. It is notably strong for its weight, holds its appearance well over time, and the scratch-resistant glaze helps the decorative finish withstand the handling and stacking that comes with regular use in a busy operation. These trays are supplied in packs of twelve, which suits initial set-up or topping up existing Reed tableware stock.
In practical terms, this format works well across a range of service contexts:
- Afternoon tea and patisserie presentation
- Petit fours and confectionery service
- Amuse-bouche and pre-dessert courses
- Display presentation in lounge or breakfast settings
The rectangular format gives a clean, structured look on the table and offers useful surface area for plated presentation without taking up excessive cover space. As with all decorative bone china, care should be taken with stacking to protect the printed finish — dishwasher use at commercial temperatures should be confirmed against the manufacturer's guidance before routine machine washing.
This collection is a considered fit for hotels, fine dining restaurants, and private members' establishments where tableware forms part of the overall guest experience. For operations requiring a more understated or volume-focused option, plain bone china alternatives may be more appropriate.
If you are building or refreshing a tableware set and want to talk through how the Reed collection fits your service style, we are happy to help you choose correctly before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-painted English birdlife decoration on each bone china tray
- Scratch-resistant glaze protects decorative finish during service
- Rectangular 340mm x 150mm format suits structured plated presentation
- Bone china construction offers strength with a refined appearance
- Supplied in a pack of twelve for service set-up or stock replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive tableware supports a considered, characterful guest experience
- Durable glaze retains appearance through repeated handling and stacking
- Compact rectangular format fits neatly within standard cover layouts
- Pack quantity reduces reorder frequency for established tableware sets
- Bone china weight and finish suits formal and fine dining service styles
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.32
- Dimensions
- 0.13(H) x 0.32(W) x 0.41(D)mm
- Weight
- 5.06kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china with decorative printed finishes can be sensitive to high-temperature commercial dishwasher cycles over time. We would recommend confirming wash cycle suitability with William Edwards or Steelite directly before committing to routine machine washing, particularly where the hand-painted decoration is concerned.
- The Reed rectangular tray works well in afternoon tea, fine dining, and hotel lounge service where presentation and table character matter. It is less suited to high-turnover, casual dining environments where a plain, more robust format would typically be a better fit.
- Yes — the trays are supplied in packs of twelve, which is practical for topping up an existing set as well as for initial purchase. If you are trying to match pieces already in service, it is worth checking the current collection specification with us to confirm consistency across batches.