Plates

Restaurant Size

Saucers

140-165mm dia.
Well to match diameter of foot of cup or mug.
If needed, is the size big enough to take biscuits, teaspoon etc?

Appetiser Plate

100 - 125mm dia.
For an appetiser/amuse-bouche, and also for teabags, bones etc.

Side Plate

152- 178mm dia.

Starter Plate

178- 203mm dia.
Can also double as a salad plate, though many prefer a crescent shaped plate for this to fit snugly against the main plate, or a coupe or salad bowl.

Dessert Plate

203- 254mm dia.
Small desserts may be served on a starter plate.

Dinner Plate

267mm dia. traditionally, but now up to 305.
Larger sizes often have the same size well, but a larger lip.

Charger Plate

Larger than the dinner plate, up to 356.
Keep it flat so it's easy to put other plates onto the charger and left them off.

Platters and Serving Plates

400 - 500mm dia.
Often rectangular or oval to make storage easier.

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