Dudson Crockery
Ascot Wholesale is an authorised stockist of Dudson crockery – a brand founded in 1800 with over 200 years of ceramic manufacturing heritage rooted in Stoke-on-Trent, making it one of the oldest tableware names in England. Now part of Churchill China, Dudson produces two distinct material tiers – vitrified stoneware and vitrified china – built for the demands of commercial service. We stock Dudson plates and Dudson tableware at trade prices with no minimum order, supplying restaurants, cafés, hotels, gastropubs, and contract caterers across the UK. Browse the full range above.
Dudson Crockery Collections
Ascot stocks 6 core Dudson collections, covering artisan-finish stoneware through to classic vitrified china – giving operators a single brand that spans rustic gastropub service to contemporary casual dining.
Whether you’re equipping a new restaurant opening or replacing stock in an existing operation, the range covers the full breadth of modern hospitality formats. The collections currently stocked are:
- Harvest – Dudson’s most widely stocked collection. Organic, textured surfaces in earthy colourways suited to gastropubs, farm-to-table menus, and modern British dining. Also available in Harvest Mediterranean, Harvest Grain, Harvest Mediterranean Moresque, and Harvest Flare variants for operators who want tonal variation across a table setting.
- Evo – vitrified stoneware in a range of colourways including Pearl, Jet, Azure Blue, and Granite. Clean, contemporary shapes for modern casual dining and café service. Evo Origins covers the core shapes for operators who want a stripped-back, minimal option.
- Finca – rustic, hand-feel surface with a warm, natural aesthetic. Suited to Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired menus and sharing-plate formats.
- Makers Collection – artisan-crafted aesthetic with a strong visual identity. Designed for independent restaurants and chef-driven venues where the plate is part of the brand.
- Terrazzo – distinctive terrazzo-effect finish for on-trend casual dining. One of the most visually distinctive ranges in the Dudson portfolio.
- Evo Origins – the core Evo shapes in a simplified colourway range. The right starting point for operators who want Evo durability without the full colourway breadth.
About Dudson
Dudson was founded in 1800 in Stoke-on-Trent – over 220 years of ceramic manufacturing heritage, making it one of the oldest tableware brands in England. Renowned craft potters from the heart of the Potteries, Dudson built its reputation supplying hospitality venues globally, and the name remains one of the most recognised in commercial tableware.
In recent years, Dudson became part of Churchill China crockery – the same Stoke-on-Trent manufacturer behind Churchill’s own commercial ranges – expanding the portfolio under one roof. Buyers searching for Dudson tableware will find the full range continues under the same collection names, with the same specifications and the same manufacturing standards that built the brand’s reputation.
Two material tiers define the Dudson range.
Dudson Vitrified Stoneware
The material behind the Dudson Evo range. Dense, chip-resistant, and dishwasher-safe at commercial temperatures. The stoneware body gives Evo its strong tactile surface and distinctive weight in the hand – qualities that suit modern casual dining and café environments where the feel of the piece is part of the experience. Dudson vitrified stoneware handles the punishment of a busy pass without the edge degradation that affects lower-grade ceramics.
Finest Vitrified / Vitrified China
The material tier behind Dudson Harvest and the core collection ranges. This is the commercial standard for restaurant and hotel service: non-porous, hygienic, and built to maintain its glaze finish through years of daily use. Dudson china in this tier is the right specification for operators who need consistent performance across high-volume covers.
Dudson plates across both tiers are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes – from starter and main plates through to bowls, platters, and specialist serving pieces. The breadth of the range means operators can build a complete table setting within a single collection, or mix across Dudson collections where the aesthetic calls for it.
Browse the full Catering Crockery directory for the complete trade range.
Why Buy from Ascot Wholesale
- Authorised Dudson stockist – we source directly from the brand, so every piece is genuine, current, and backed by manufacturer specifications. No grey-market stock, no discontinued lines passed off as current.
- Trade pricing on every line – all prices are ex-VAT wholesale rates. No retail markup, no tiered access – the same trade price is available to any registered buyer from day one.
- No minimum order quantity – order a single case to trial a new collection or stock a full dining room. Same price either way.
- Free delivery on qualifying orders – available on orders that meet the qualifying threshold. Check current delivery terms at checkout.
- 6 core Dudson collections in stock – from Harvest and Evo through to Finca, Makers Collection, Terrazzo, and Evo Origins, the full breadth of the range is available in one place with no need to split orders across multiple suppliers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dudson produces two ceramic material tiers. Vitrified Stoneware – used in the Evo range – is a dense, non-porous body that is chip-resistant and dishwasher-safe at commercial temperatures, with a strong tactile surface. Finest Vitrified / Vitrified China – used in Harvest and the core ranges – is the standard commercial ceramic body for restaurant and hotel service: non-porous, hygienic, and built to hold its glaze finish through years of daily high-volume use.
Yes. Dudson became part of Churchill China in recent years, bringing both brands under one roof in Stoke-on-Trent. The Dudson collection range continues under the same names and specifications – Harvest, Evo, Finca, Makers Collection, Terrazzo, and Evo Origins are all still available through authorised stockists including Ascot Wholesale. The acquisition has not changed the product range or manufacturing standards.
For high-volume restaurant service, Harvest and Evo are the strongest choices. Harvest is Dudson’s most widely stocked collection and covers the broadest range of shapes and colourway variants, making it easy to build and replace a full table setting. Evo’s vitrified stoneware body is specifically engineered for commercial durability – dense, chip-resistant, and dishwasher-safe at the temperatures a busy kitchen demands.
The key difference is material and aesthetic. Dudson Harvest uses a vitrified china body with an organic, textured surface in earthy colourways – it’s the artisan-feel collection, suited to gastropubs, farm-to-table menus, and modern British dining. Dudson Evo uses vitrified stoneware – a denser, heavier body with a more contemporary, clean-line aesthetic available in colourways including Pearl, Jet, Azure Blue, and Granite. Harvest is the warmer, more rustic choice; Evo is the modern, tactile choice.
No. There is no minimum order quantity on any Dudson line stocked by Ascot Wholesale. You can order a single case to trial a collection or place a larger volume order to equip a full venue – the same trade pricing applies either way. Buying by the case reduces cost per unit, which adds up at volume, but there is no threshold to meet before you can order.
Standard delivery for in-stock Dudson lines is typically 2–5 working days for UK mainland addresses. Larger pallet orders or items on back order may take longer. Check individual product pages for current stock status and estimated despatch times. Trade account holders can contact the team directly for lead time confirmation on large or urgent orders.