Stepping up your presentation game just got a whole lot easier. This is the Olympia DF183 Mineral Coupe Plate, a stunning piece of modern stoneware dinnerware designed to make your food the star of the show. With its unique, furnace-reacted glaze, no two plates are exactly alike, giving your tables a bespoke, artisan feel that customers will notice. The generous 230mm size and contemporary coupe shape provide the perfect canvas for everything from main courses to elaborate desserts.
Crafted for the hustle and bustle of the modern British eatery, this isn't just a pretty plate. It's built from fully vitrified porcelain, making it incredibly tough, durable, and resistant to the thermal shocks of a busy kitchen. It's designed for professionals, from boutique hotels and gastropubs to ambitious cafés who believe that presentation is just as important as the food itself. It’s the kind of plate that feels substantial in your hands and looks magnificent on the table.
When you invest in the Olympia DF183 mineral coupe plate, you're not just buying dinnerware; you're investing in peace of mind. It's fully dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe for ultimate versatility, and even comes with Olympia's Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty. That’s a promise of quality that lets you focus on creating incredible dishes, knowing your plates can handle the pressure.
Choosing Olympia for your tableware is about more than just aesthetics; it's a strategic business decision. For decades, Olympia has been a trusted name in the UK hospitality industry, known for striking the perfect balance between contemporary design and real-world resilience. This isn't just a plate; it's a product born from understanding that in a busy restaurant, the total cost of ownership goes far beyond the initial price. The exceptional durability of vitrified porcelain and the confidence of the Edge-Chip Warranty mean fewer replacements, less stock wastage, and a consistently professional appearance on your tables, service after service. It's an investment in operational smoothness and brand consistency, allowing you to present your culinary vision on a canvas you can truly rely on, day in and day out.
Explore more from OlympiaThe Mineral collection from Olympia really hits the mark. It taps into that desirable rustic-chic aesthetic but backs it up with genuine commercial-grade toughness. The grey finish isn't flat; the reactive glaze gives it a depth and subtle texture that beautifully frames colourful food. It feels robust, looks fantastic, and is a brilliant choice for any venue wanting to make a quiet statement of quality.
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The Salty Gull, a popular seafood bistro in Whitby, decided their old white plates no longer matched their vibrant, modern menu. They needed dinnerware that was tough enough for hundreds of covers a day but also complemented their fresh, colourful dishes.
"We were constantly replacing chipped plates. Since switching to the Olympia Mineral range, our breakages have plummeted. They look incredible, and our customers constantly comment on them. They just make the food pop, and the durability is second to none."
Robert Finch – Head Chef
The bistro reported a significant drop in their monthly crockery budget and noted a marked increase in food photos being shared by customers on social media.
You'll see the term 'fully vitrified' on a lot of high-quality crockery, but what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's a process where the porcelain is fired at an extremely high temperature (over 1200°C!) until the clay particles literally fuse together and become glass-like. This closes up all the tiny, natural pores in the clay.
Think of it like the difference between a sponge and a pane of glass. Water, oils, and food particles can soak into a sponge, but they just slide right off glass. Because vitrified porcelain is non-porous, it doesn't absorb moisture, flavours, or odours. This makes it far more hygienic, much more resistant to stains, and significantly stronger against chipping and thermal shock from a hot dishwasher or microwave. It's the secret sauce that gives professional crockery its incredible durability.
Q: Are these plates sold individually or in a set?
A: These Olympia DF183 plates are sold in a box of 6, perfect for professional kitchens.
Q: What exactly is a 'furnace reacted glaze'?
A: It's a special glazing process that reacts differently on each plate in the kiln, creating a unique, speckled finish. This means no two plates are ever identical.
Q: Is the surface of the plate completely smooth?
A: The glaze gives the plate a very subtle texture, which adds to its rustic charm, but it is smooth enough for cutlery to glide over easily without scraping.
Q: What does the 'Lifetime Edge-Chip Warranty' actually cover?
A: It covers chipping on the rolled edge of the plate that occurs under normal food service use. It's a testament to the product's durability.
Q: Are they heavy to carry in a stack?
A: They are made from substantial porcelain so have a quality weight, but are designed for professional use. The total box weight is 4.12kg for 6 plates.
Q: What does BS4034 certification mean?
A: This is a British Standard that specifies the durability and performance requirements for professional catering and hotel tableware, covering water absorption and resistance to chipping.
Q: Will the colour fade after many washes in a commercial dishwasher?
A: No, the colour is locked in by the vitrification process. These plates are designed to withstand the rigours of repeated commercial dishwashing without fading.
Q: Can I use these plates under a high-heat salamander grill?
A: While they are oven safe for warming and cooking, they are not designed for the intense, direct heat of a salamander grill.
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