Empire Stoneware 8-1/2" Salad Plate, Package Of 24

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$98.79
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  • Salad Plate
  • 8.5" Dia
  • White
  • Pkg Of 24
  • Sierra Stoneware Dinnerware
  • Empire Collection
Color:
White
Package Quantity:
24
Olivia Carter – Catering Company Owner
Advantages
Convenient Bulk Package for Hospitality Businesses
Sold as a package of 24 salad plates, this set is an excellent solution for restaurants, hotels, cafeterias, healthcare facilities, and event venues looking for matching commercial restaurant dinnerware that simplifies inventory management and replacement.
Disadvantages
White Surface May Show Utensil Marks Over Time
The elegant white finish creates a timeless presentation, but regular commercial use may result in visible utensil marks or minor scuffs if not properly maintained.
Comment
This bulk salad plate set is an excellent value for catering events. The plates feel sturdy, clean easily, and are durable enough for frequent commercial use. They are a bit heavier than our previous plates, but the quality and appearance make them well worth it
Daniel Brooks – Hotel Food & Beverage Manager
Advantages
Perfect Size for Salads, Appetizers, and Desserts
The Empire Stoneware 8.5-inch salad plate is ideal for serving fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, and light meals. Its versatile size makes it a practical choice for restaurants, hotels, cafés, banquet facilities, and catering services.
Disadvantages
Slightly Heavier Than Porcelain Plates
The stoneware construction offers excellent durability but is generally heavier than porcelain alternatives, which some staff may notice during high-volume service
Comment
We purchased these white stoneware salad plates for our hotel dining room, and they've been fantastic. They match the rest of our Empire dinnerware perfectly, stack neatly, and give our table settings a polished, professional look.
Christopher Clark
Advantages
Neutral white stoneware style and matching collection — The product is indicated as white, part of the “Empire Stoneware” line (Empire collection) which may match other pieces (dinner plates, bowls) for a coordinated table setting, giving a clean, versatile look
Disadvantages
White plate may show wear/chipping more clearly over time — While white is versatile and clean, plain white stoneware can more visibly show utensil scuffs, glaze crazing, cracks/chips, or staining compared to patterned or colored plates. In a hospitality environment where aesthetics matter, this could degrade perceived quality unless well maintained.
Comment
From an operations perspective: the bulk packaging (24 pieces) and being part of a matching stoneware line made inventory simpler. We are however going to monitor how the plates hold up over time (chips, edge wear) given the white finish and stoneware material.
Thomas Harris
Advantages
Appropriate size for salads/appetisers — The plate is listed as 8.5″ (≈ 21.6 cm) diameter, which is well suited for a salad plate or smaller entrée in a hospitality or restaurant setting.
Disadvantages
Limited detail on durability and finish publicly available — The main specification list gives size and pack, but lacks deeper information (plate thickness, rim height, stoneware grade, chip-resistance, stacking height) which are important in high-turnover hospitality settings
Comment
We purchased the 8½″ Empire Stoneware salad plates (24-pack) for our boutique guest-house. Guests remarked that the plate size felt generous for our starter salads and the white finish matched our dinner plates nicely. On the other hand, we found that due to the plate’s diameter and stacking, our dish-rack spacing needed adjustment and staff commented they felt the plates were a bit heavier than previous versions