Guide to Choosing the Right Plate Sizes

There are many things to consider when buying new tableware. As well as deciding what patterns and colours to buy, it’s a good idea to consider what sizes and shapes of plates you want to have in your table setting.
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Renaissance Gold Plate 27cm

Renaissance Gold Plate 27cm

Butterfly Bloom Teaware Set Of 4 Plates 20cm

Butterfly Bloom Teaware Set Of 4 Plates 20cm

Gio 28cm Plate

Gio 28cm Plate

Hummingbird Plate 20cm White

Hummingbird Plate 20cm White

What size plates should I buy?

To make your table setting really shine, mixing and matching plate sizes can help add interest and depth to your tabletop. Begin with a few of the basics:

What size is a dinner plate?

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The dinner plate is the star of the show. Whether you’re laying a white base, such as Gio or Intaglio, or your tastes are more colourful, the dinner plate will be the focal point of your table setting. Our dinner plates are 26 – 28cm in size.
Arris Plate 28cm

Arris Plate 28cm

Gio 28cm Plate

Gio 28cm Plate

Intaglio Plate 27cm

Intaglio Plate 27cm

Jasper Conran Chinoiserie White Plate 27cm

Jasper Conran Chinoiserie White Plate 27cm

What size is a side plate?

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Side plates are fantastic for injecting different colours and textures into your table setting and provide a versatile dish for serving side dishes and freshly-baked bread. Our side plates are 15 – 23cm in size.

For crockery, I like to mix and match pieces. I love the dichotomy of a classic colourful set of china like Wedgwood’s Wonderlust pieces, styled in a very modern, contemporary way. I always think it’s nice when you go around to people’s houses and you can see their personality on the table. And that comes from buying over time and buying what you love.

Arris Plate 20cm

Arris Plate 20cm

Sailor's Farewell Plate 17cm

Sailor’s Farewell Plate 17cm

Cornucopia Plate 15cm

Cornucopia Plate 15cm

Gio Coupe Plate 17cm

Gio Coupe Plate 17cm

 What size is a saucer?

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Saucers can be used for more than just an accompaniment to a teacup. These miniature plates are perfect for adding another pop of colour to your table and can be used as a miniature side plate, or for serving small cakes and sweet treats after the main meal. Our saucers are 12 – 16cm in size.

Arris Teacup & Saucer

Arris Teacup & Saucer

Hibiscus Teacup & Saucer

Hibiscus Teacup & Saucer

Butterfly Bloom Teaware Blue And Pink Teacup & Saucer

Butterfly Bloom Teaware Blue And Pink Teacup & Saucer

What size is a bread and butter plate?

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A bread and butter plate can be used instead of, or alongside, a side plate to add even more options to your table décor. Serve freshly-baked bread or other side dishes on these versatile plates. Our bread and butter plates are 20 – 29cm in size.
Renaissance Gold Plate 15cm

Renaissance Gold Plate 15cm

Hibiscus Teacup & Saucer

Wonderlust Emerald Forest Plate 20cm

Renaissance Gold Plate 20cm

Renaissance Gold Plate 20cm

 What size is a serving platter?

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The perfect centrepiece for showcasing your delicious foods, the serving platter is a showstopping piece to have on your table. Our serving platters are 23 – 35cm in size.

Gio Oval Platter 30cm

Gio Oval Platter 30cm

Renaissance Red Oval Platter 35cm

Renaissance Red Oval Platter 35cm

Sailor's Farewell Oval Platter 35cm

Sailor’s Farewell Oval Platter 35cm

Jasper Conran Chinoiserie Green Platter 34cm

Jasper Conran Chinoiserie Green Platter 34cm

What size is a serving tray?

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Whether you’re serving finger sandwiches and sweet treats, or you want to add interesting shapes to your table setting, serving trays are a versatile option. Our serving trays are 14 – 36cm in size.

Paeonia Blush Sandwich Tray

Paeonia Blush Sandwich Tray

Wonderlust Blue Pagoda Tray 14.5cm

Wonderlust Blue Pagoda Tray 14.5cm

Gio Rectangular Tray 21cm

Gio Rectangular Tray 21cm

Jasper Conran Chinoiserie Green Platter 34cm

Butterfly Bloom Sandwich Tray 25cm