{"product_id":"shell-round-plate-243mm-tuxton-pack-of-24","title":"Shell Round Plate - 243mm, Tuxton: Pack of 24","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack of 24 | Diameter: 243mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shell Round Plate (243mm) by Tuxton is the main course backbone of the Shell tableware program. At 243mm, it provides the ideal canvas for beautifully composed main course plating — generous enough for a full serve, refined enough to let the dish speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shell's iconic scalloped rim, creamy white vitrified body, and steep edge profile bring a softly vintage elegance to any table setting. This plate is equally at home in fine-casual dining rooms, boutique hotels, and contemporary Australian restaurants looking for crockery that works as hard as the kitchen that fills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyingfork.com.au\/collections\/range_shell\" title=\"Shell crockery range from Tuxton\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to view the entire Shell range from Tuxton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 243mm — main course plate size for full-serve dining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmple white space for composed, fine-casual to fine-dining plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature scalloped rim with creamy white premium vitrified finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully vitrified — chip, crazing, and thermal shock resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave, oven, and dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWholesale pack of 24 — suited to mid-to-large operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainably manufactured by Tuxton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuyer's Guide — Choosing a Main Course Plate for Your Venue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main course plate is your venue's most-used piece of crockery. Getting the size, weight, and aesthetic right will have a significant impact on the dining experience and your operational costs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize and portions:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 243mm, this plate comfortably holds a full main course serve — protein, sides, and sauce — with some plating room to spare. For even more generous presentations, the Shell Round Plate 277mm is available for larger main-course or banquet formats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenu compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plate works across a wide range of contemporary Australian menu styles, from modern bistro to tasting menu. The clean white space and elegant rim profile support virtually any plating aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 per pack is ideal for boutique venues and top-up orders. High-volume operations should consider ordering two or more packs and maintaining a 20–25% buffer to account for breakage in active service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull table program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with the Shell Round Plate 161mm or 184mm (sides), Shell Round Bowl 220mL (soups and desserts), and Shell Oval Plates for a complete cohesive table setting across all courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability in service:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fully vitrified finish provides excellent resistance to the thermal stresses of commercial dishwashing and hot service environments — extending product life and reducing replacement frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TUXTON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49052530573537,"sku":"TX100118","price":421.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0482\/0634\/8445\/files\/shell-round-plate-scalloped-243mm.webp?v=1788838742","url":"https:\/\/theflyingfork.com.au\/products\/shell-round-plate-243mm-tuxton-pack-of-24","provider":"The Flying Fork","version":"1.0","type":"link"}