Dinnerware, Plates & Bowls

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Chipped, mismatched or undersized tableware costs you covers and kills presentation. Chefs Depot stocks a broad range of dinnerware, plates and bowls built for the demands of busy service — from fine porcelain dinner plates to ramekins, share bowls and everything your pass needs between them.

Every piece comes from trade-trusted brands, so your front-of-house holds up shift after shift. Members save off RRP on the full range. We ship Australia-wide, so your team can restock fast no matter where your venue sits.

Dinnerware, Plates & Bowls — Common Questions

What counts as commercial dinnerware, and how does it differ from domestic tableware?+

Commercial dinnerware is made to survive repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the knocks of a busy pass. The clay bodies are denser, glazes are harder, and chip resistance is built in from the start. Domestic tableware is designed for occasional home use and rarely holds up to the volume and handling a cafe or restaurant puts through it every single day.

Which types of plates and bowls does Chefs Depot carry?+

The range covers flat dinner plates, coupe plates, entree plates, side plates, share plates, soup bowls, pasta bowls, salad bowls, ramekins, and multi-purpose serving pieces. You'll find both classic round profiles and contemporary shapes across the catalogue. Brands like Rak Porcelain, Churchill, Moda Porcelain, Tablekraft, Dudson, Zuma, Luzerne, Eclipse, NMC, and Aladdin Temp-Rite are all stocked here.

Porcelain, stoneware or melamine — which should my venue buy?+

Porcelain and fine china suit table-service restaurants and cafes where presentation matters most. The vitrified body resists staining and keeps food looking sharp under dining-room light. Stoneware works well for rustic or share-plate concepts where a heavier, tactile feel fits the brief. Melamine and resin-based options from brands like Aladdin Temp-Rite suit high-turnover or outdoor settings where breakage risk is high and weight matters.

How do I work out the right plate size for my menu?+

A good starting point is to match plate diameter to your largest main-course portion, leaving enough rim for a clean presentation. Entree and dessert plates typically run smaller than mains plates. Bowls are sized by volume — a generous pasta serve needs more depth than a side salad. Check each product's listed dimensions before ordering, and buy a sample piece first if you are building a new table setting from scratch.

How many covers should I stock per seat?+

Most operators work to a multiple of their seat count to cover service, washing cycles, and breakage. A common rule of thumb is to hold enough pieces to run two full turns without a wash cycle, then add a buffer for attrition. High-turnover venues or those running banquets often stock more. Your actual number depends on service style, dishwasher turnaround, and how rough your handling environment is.

Are these plates and bowls safe to use in a commercial dishwasher?+

The vast majority of pieces in this range are rated for commercial glasswasher and dishwasher use. Always check the individual product detail for the manufacturer's guidance, particularly for any hand-painted or reactive-glaze finishes, as some decorative treatments have specific wash requirements. Running pieces through a rinse-aid cycle helps maintain glaze brightness and extends the life of the finish over time.

What is the best way to stack and store dinnerware to reduce breakage?+

Stack plates rim-to-rim or use foam plate separators to protect glaze surfaces, especially on finer porcelain. Keep stacks to a manageable height — tall stacks put pressure on the bottom pieces and increase chip risk during retrieval. Store bowls nested carefully and avoid sliding pieces against each other. A dedicated shelving bay close to the pass reduces the distance staff carry full stacks during a busy service.

How do I keep white porcelain looking bright after heavy use?+

Cutlery marks and light staining are the most common issues on white porcelain. A specialist porcelain cleaner or a diluted cream cleanser removes most surface marks without scratching the glaze. Avoid abrasive scourers, which dull the surface over time. Running pieces through a proper pre-soak before the dishwasher cycle helps lift food residue cleanly. Replacing heavily marked or crazed pieces keeps your table setting looking sharp for guests.

Can I mix pieces from different ranges to build a custom table setting?+

Yes — many venues mix shapes and finishes deliberately to create a layered table aesthetic. The practical consideration is that pieces from different ranges may vary in rim height or foot diameter, which affects how they stack in storage and on the pass. Ordering samples of each piece before committing to a full run lets your team check that the combination works in practice before you invest in full quantities.

What does dinnerware cost, and how does member pricing work?+

Pricing varies across the range depending on brand, body material, and piece size. Entry-level pieces suit high-attrition environments where cost-per-piece matters most, while premium porcelain from brands like Rak Porcelain, Churchill, or Luzerne sits at a higher price point to match their finish and durability. Members save off RRP across the catalogue, so registering before you order is the straightforward way to bring your per-piece cost down.

Dinnerware, Plates & Bowls

Zanussi 392407 EVO900 - 1200mm Gas Fry Top HP, Smooth & Ribbed Scratch Resistant Chromium Plate

AFC B3845 Bistro - Round Plate Wide Rim 260mm

Baron Q70FTT/G1205 - 3 Burner Gas Fry Top with Smooth Chrome Plate and Thermostat Control

B+S Black BT-SB2-GRP6BM - Combination Two Open Burners 600mm Grill Plate Bench Mounted

B+S Black OV-GRP9 - Oven With 900mm Grill Plate

B+S Black OV-SB6-GRP3 - Oven w/ 6 Burners 300mm Grill Plate

Rak Porcelain R50-3124-CL - Rakstone Ease Clay Deep Round Plate 240mm

Roband SFX24RD - Square Glass Cold Plate & Cross Fin Coil – Piped & Foamed (no motor) - 8 Pans

Roband SFX26RD- Square Glass Cold Plate & Cross Fin Coil – Piped & Foamed (no motor) - 12 Pans

SMEG SPGR6 - Professional Grill Plate 600mm

Tablekraft 908534 - Soho White Pebble Round Deep Coupe Plate 235mm

Taylor L858 322355 - Crown Series Three Platen Grill

Zanussi 392054 EVO900 - Full Module Gas Fry Top, Chromium Plated

Zanussi 392358 EVO900 - 800mm Electric Fry Top, Smooth and Ribbed Brushed Chrome Sloped Plate

B&S BLACK OV-SB2-GRP3 Oven with 300mm Grill Plate & Two Open Burners

Roband CFX25RD - Curved Glass Cold Plate & Cross Fin Coil – Piped & Foamed (no motor) - 10 Pans

Sirman 40795152-1 - Katana 20VV Variable Speed Bowl Cutter with 20 Litre Capacity

AFC M0857 - Macquarie Round Soup Plate - Wide Rim 220mm

Baron Q70FT/E1200 - 3 Burner Electric Fry Top with Smooth Mild Steel Plate and Thermostat Control

Baron Q90FTT/G1205 - 3 Burner Gas Fry Top with Smooth Chrome Plate and Thermostat Control

Brice LAMCTE6 - Stainless Steel Bowl Cutter

B+S Black BT-GRP6-CBR6BM - Combination 600mm Grill Plate 600mm Char Broiler Bench Mounted

B&S BLACK BT-SB4-GRP6BM Combination 4 Open Burners 600mm Grill Plate Bench Mounted

B+S Black GRP-3BM - Grill Plate 300mm Bench Mounted

B+S Black GRP-3 - Grill Plate 300mm

B+S Black GRP-6BM - Grill Plate 600mm Bench Mounted

B+S Black OV-GRP6 - Oven With 600mm Grill Plate

B&S BLACK OV-SB4-GRP3 Oven with 300mm Grill Plate & Four Open Burners

Churchill 9937325 Buckingham - Oval Plate 254 x 200mm

Churchill 9945119 Profile - Orb Oval Plate 195 x 150mm

Churchill Stonecast 9975428-D Duck Egg - Soup / Pasta Bowl 280mm

Churchill Stonecast 9975625-D Duck Egg - Round Coupe Bowl 248mm

Churchill Stonecast 9975631-D Duck Egg - Round Coupe Bowl 310mm

Dito Sama P4U-PV201 - Combination Cutter/Slicer 9 Speeds 2.6L Copolyester Bowl

Dudson Evo 991919-J - Round Flat Plate 318mm

Dudson Evo Beverage 991983-P - Teacup 280ml

Dudson Mediterranean 991411-MB - Round Coupe Plate 290mm

Hupfer USTH-57-28 Mobile Crockery Platform Dispensers

Mareno TP78GFG-NG - M1 70 Series 800mm Wide Gas Cast Iron Solid Top Plate with Removable Bullseye on Gas Oven

Rak Porcelain NPR18-R Nano Cru Red - Round Coupe Plate 180mm

Rak Porcelain R15-2734 - Le Ballet Spectra Oval Flat Wide Rim Platter 335mm

Rak Porcelain RNF3180-T - Neofusion Terra Round Coupe Plate 180mm

Roband EFX25RD - Straight Glass Cold Plate & Cross Fin Coil – Piped & Foamed (no motor) - 10 Pans

Roband GSA610S - 6 Slice Grill Station, Smooth Plates

Roband GSA810S - 8 Slice Grill Station, Smooth Plates

Roband GSA815S - 8 Slice Grill Station, Smooth Plates

Selcyus HHS1296BQ Mobile Heated Banquet Cart 96 Plate

Sirman 408061B03F-1 - IP 80 XP BA Double Arm Freestanding Meat Mixer with Removable Bowl - 80kg / 110L Batch Capacity

Sirman 408081B03F-1 - Double Arm Freestanding Meat Mixer with Removable Bowl - 180kg / 250L Batch Capacity

Taylor L810 169168 - Electric Two Sided Grill - Triple Cooking Zone Three Top Platens

Taylor L852 321353 - Crown Series Twin Platen Grill

Vogue HC919 - Double Bowl Sink R/H Drainer - 1800mm x 700mm 90mm Drain

Zanussi 372197 EVO700 - Full Module Electric Fry Top, Chromium Plated

Zanussi 372320 EVO700 - 400mm Gas Fry Top, Smooth Brushed Chrome Plate

Zanussi 392404 EVO900 - 1200mm Electric Fry Top Hp, Smooth Scratch Resistant Chromium Plate

Zuma 9029377 Pearl Aspen - Round Plate Tapered 240mm

Churchill 9946129 Bamboo Orb - Bamboo Orb Oval Plate 290 x 227mm

Churchill 9946134 Bamboo Orb - Bamboo Orb Oval Plate 346 x 263mm

Churchill 9971030 Vintage Prints - Round Plate - Wide Rim 305mm

Churchill 9972136 Vintage Prints - Oval Plate - Wide Rim 365 x 290mm

Dito Sama P4U-PS201 - Combination Cutter/Slicer 1 Speed 2.6L Copolyester Bowl

Rak Porcelain R15-2131 - Le Ballet Spectra Round Flat Coupe Plate 310mm

Rak Porcelain RV3270-W - Vintage White Round Coupe Plate 270mm

Roband GSA810ST - 8 Slice Grill Station, Smooth Plates, Premium Non-Stick Coated

Sirman 40794852-1 - Katana 12VV variable speed Bowl cutter with 12 Litre Capacity

Zanussi 372335 EVO700 - 800mm Gas Fry Top, Smooth & Ribbed Brushed Chrome Plate

3Monkeez HF22 - 1.2mm Premium Hand Fabricated Sink Bowl, 800x500x300

AFC B0924 - Bistro Cereal Bowl Narrow Rim 165mm

B+S Black BT-GRP6-CBR6 - Combination 600mm Grill Plate 600mm Char Broiler

B+S Black BT-SB4-GRP3BM - Combination 4 Open Burners 300mm Grill Plate Bench Mounted

B&S BLACK BT-SB4-GRP6 Combination 4 Open Burners 600mm Grill Plate

B&S BLACK BT-SB6-GRP3 Combination Six Open Burners & 300mm Grill Plate

Dinnerware, Plates & Bowls — Common Questions