Why this platterstray earns its place
Grey is a professional colour, and this one lets your plating do the talking. Royal Crown Derby's Crushed Velvet collection in grey uses bone china with a subtle textured surface that echoes crushed velvet—it catches light in unexpected ways and never looks flat. The grey backdrop is more versatile than cream: it reads formal, contemporary, and lets vibrant or pastel food styling stand out equally well.
Each tray measures 320×160mm and sits perfectly for small-plate service, canapés, or the middle tier of an afternoon tea setup. The textured finish solves a practical problem: your plating details stay visible, and the surface disguises the minor scratches that come with service. Pack of six means you can build your table by rotating these through, or use all six on a tiered stand.
All are stackable for storage and fully dishwasher safe, so there's no fuss in the wash-up. The Crushed Velvet range works beautifully mixed—grey pairs naturally with cream and copper versions to add visual interest without clashing. Optional 22-carat gold accents are available by hand-finish if you want to elevate individual pieces for special events.
