Dessert Plates

Dessert Plates are dedicated plates designed to showcase cakes, pastries, tarts and other sweet courses in professional hospitality settings. This range includes elegant whiteware dessert plates in a choice of round, square, oval and rectangular shapes to suit your menu and table style. Ideal for restaurants, hotels, cafes and banqueting, they help you present desserts, petits fours and sides with a clean, refined look. Durable construction and chip-resistant finishes support busy commercial service while maintaining excellent hygiene and presentation standards.

• Wide choice of shapes and profiles, including round, square, oval and rectangular dessert plates for flexible plating.
• Options with wide rims, deep plates and divided dishes to suit sauces, sharing desserts or multi-component presentations.
• Clean white finishes that enhance the colours and detail of cakes, pastries, fruit and plated desserts.
• Commercial-grade crockery designed for frequent use in restaurants, hotels, cafes and contract catering.
• Compatible with standard plate racks and crockery storage systems for efficient back-of-house handling.
• Ideal not only for desserts but also for starters, side dishes and tasting plates in front-of-house service.

How to choose the right Dessert Plates

• Match plate size to your dessert portions and menu style, allowing enough space for garnishes and sauces without overcrowding.
• Choose shapes and rim styles that complement your presentation, from classic round plates to modern square or rectangular designs.
• Consider plate depth and divided options if you regularly serve desserts with sauces, coulis or multiple components.
• Select crockery ranges that align with your existing dinner and side plates for a consistent table presentation.
• Think about service style: lighter plates for high-turnover cafes, heavier, more premium pieces for fine dining and hotel restaurants.
• Check stackability and compatibility with your existing plate racks and storage to maximise space in busy kitchens.

Care and maintenance

• Wash dessert plates promptly after service to prevent staining from fruits, chocolate, coffee and strong sauces.
• Use commercial dishwasher-safe detergents and avoid overly abrasive chemicals that can dull the glaze over time.
• Stack plates carefully, using plate racks or separators where possible to reduce the risk of chipping and edge damage.
• Inspect regularly for chips or cracks and remove damaged plates from service to maintain safety and presentation standards.
• Avoid sudden temperature shocks, such as moving plates directly from cold storage to very hot ovens or salamanders.
• Rotate stock in storage so all plates receive even use, helping to keep your crockery looking consistent across the range.

Complete your table setting with matching dinner plates, side plates, bowls, cutlery and glassware from our wider crockery and tableware collections.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.