Restaurant Plates

Restaurant Plates for Every Service Style

This collection of restaurant plates is where you’ll find a wide range of plate styles that are perfect for high-volume, plated service in restaurants, cafes and hotels – the ones that’ll handle the demands of commercial use.

You can find plates with a coupe shape, rimmed designs, square and rectangular formats – all made to be tough enough for the job.

Each and every one of these lines has been picked for finding a balance between being able to withstand heavy use, looking good, and stacking neatly.

Don’t look for anything fancy here – these are real plating surfaces that’ll keep on going even when things get busy, and come out of the dishwasher with a minimum of fuss.

Some places just need a plain white plate, while others are looking to add a bit of personality to their dish with a colour or texture.

It really depends on how you’re going to use them – how you plan to wash them, and what your customers expect when they lay eyes on the plate.

Format Options and Stock Types

You’ve got a few different options to choose from:

• Coupe and flat plates in a range of sizes
• Rimmed plates that look good and stay stable
• Plates with a bit of texture or a reactive glaze for that extra something
• Coloured finishes for those with a more casual vibe or a specific theme

Most of our plates are either vitrified porcelain or stoneware, but some lines are all about stackability, while others are more about having plates that will last.

If you’re not sure which to go for, just ask for a sample – or start with a few test plates before you place a big order.

From Pass to Table to Wash-Up

Every single one of these plates is made with real-world hospitality use in mind. That means they’re resistant to chips, dry quickly, stack neatly, and will keep their colour and finish even when things get tough.

Whether you’re serving up fine dining or a Sunday roast for 200, that kind of reliability is priceless.

A Tip from an Ops Manager

“If your dishwasher has a fixed plate clearance, make sure to check the plate depth before you order.

We once ordered some beautiful wide plates that were perfect in every way, except they didn’t fit the rack.

We had to send the whole lot back – a bit of a pain, to be honest.”

Browse More Crockery

• Bowls →
  For pasta and starters, or soup and curry – we’ve got bowls in all the right sizes.
• Cups & Mugs →
  For cafes and hotels – we’ve got everything from espresso cups to breakfast mugs.
• Ramekins →
  Oven-safe ramekins for starters, dips or dessert plating – the perfect finishing touch.
• Accessories →
  From butter dishes to sauce pots – the little things that make all the difference.

Related Helpful Articles

• Restaurant Tableware Buying Guide →
  Our take on everything you need to know – from styles to materials to format planning.
• Common Tableware Mistakes →
  Sizing, stacking, storage – the things you need to get right to avoid headaches.
• Matching Plates to Your Venue →
  Working out what finish or shape will work for your service – without overcomplicating things.

Need More Crockery?

This section only shows restaurant plates. If you want to see our full range of commercial crockery, just head back to our catering crockery category.

Or, if you want to see everything in one place, just take a look at our full tableware collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What Size Plate is Standard for Restaurants?
A: Generally, around 10 to 11 inches for mains, but side and dessert plates are usually smaller – around 6 to 8 inches.

Q: Are These Plates Dishwasher Safe?
A: Yes, all of our plates are designed to go in the dishwasher, unless we specifically say otherwise.

Q: Can I Buy Single Plates or a Mixed Quantity?
A:  Yes, you can buy individual plates or small packs – perfect for testing before ordering in bulk.

Q: Do You Stock Coloured or Textured Finishes?
A: Yes, we’ve got a whole range of coloured glazes, reactive finishes and matte stoneware options to choose from.

Written and published by Ascot Wholesale – your UK hospitality trade supplier since 1995.