William Edwards Reed Coupe Plate 165mm Bone China (Pack of 12)

The Reed collection from William Edwards is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, and Lapwing. The 165mm coupe plate is a smaller cover size, practical as a side plate, bread plate, or for amuse-bouche and starter presentations in a formal or fine-casual setting.

Bone china carries a well-earned reputation in hospitality for combining a refined appearance with genuine durability. The scratch-resistant glaze helps the hand-painted decoration stay presentable through regular commercial dishwasher cycles, which matters in any operation running multiple covers per service. The coupe profile — flat with a gently raised edge — also makes plating straightforward and stacking stable during storage and transport between pass and table.

Practical operational notes worth considering:

• Supplied in packs of 12, allowing straightforward par-stock calculations
• Scratch-resistant glaze supports repeated commercial dishwasher use
• Coupe profile stacks efficiently, reducing breakage risk in storage
• Bone china construction offers a lighter weight relative to porcelain at comparable sizes
• Illustrated design suits both formal dining and considered bistro-style presentations

The Reed collection is best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, private members' clubs, and similar venues where the tableware is expected to contribute to the overall guest experience. It is a considered choice rather than a utility plate, and operators running high-turnover canteen or staff dining environments would likely be better served by a more robust everyday range. The illustrated design also means replacements should be sourced consistently to maintain a matched set across the floor.

If you're building a full table setting around the Reed collection or have questions about quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to talk it through before you order.