Crème Rousseau Vitrified Porcelain White Round Rim Plate 25.4cm – BJ493

£52.05

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SPECIFICATION 6 facts · tap for all MaterialVitrified Fine ChinaProduct codeBJ493BrandCremeRange / seriesRousseauTypePlatesColourWhite

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THE WORKING VIEW

Why this plate earns its place

The Crème Rousseau is a white vitrified fine china plate designed for the demands of a working kitchen. At 25.4 cm, it sits squarely in the dinner service, large enough for a full plate of food without crowding the table. Vitrified porcelain sits harder and denser than conventional earthenware: it holds up to repeated dishwasher cycles, survives the scrape of cutlery, and resists the thermal shock of moving from cold storage to a hot pass.

The embossed wave pattern lifts the surface without adding decoration that needs maintenance or traps debris. The immaculate ivory body means chips show up early and you replace stock before they become a liability. This is not fine dining ware—this is business tableware that stays looking uniform through thousands of covers.

Stacks tight for storage and transport. Works equally in a plated service, family-style sharing, or a quick casual cover. The weight and glaze suit gas or induction heat if the kitchen needs oven-to-table work later.

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions, answered straight

Vitrified fine china is fired at higher temperatures than earthenware, making it denser and more chip-resistant. It survives repeated passthrough dishwashing and direct cutlery contact without losing its finish. Chips happen—this is catering—but they tend to be sharp breaks rather than gradual wear, so you replace worn stock cleanly.

Yes. Vitrified porcelain handles thermal shock. Pre-warming at the pass is good practice for any plate, but this plate is designed for the temperature swings of service, not just static display.

The embossed wave pattern creates air gaps, so stacks remain stable and easier to handle than flat plates. Standard catering practice is 20–30 per stack for an operator moving stock regularly.

The wave pattern is designed to sit clear of food contact. It's easier to clean than a flat glaze because the texture breaks up debris rather than holding it flat. Passthrough dishwashers cope well with the design.

This plate is a service plate, not a cookware piece. It can go into a warm oven for plate warming or under the grill briefly, but it is not intended for extended cooking or high-temperature oven use.

Chips become visible on the white body quickly. Many operations keep a handful of older stock for kitchen use (staff meals, pre-prep bowls) and retire it when chips reach a certain size. Craven can advise on stock rotation; call 01792 732702 for guidance.
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