Le Creuset Dinner Plate 27cm Juniper
This 27cm dinner plate in Le Creuset's sophisticated Juniper shade brings classic elegance to your table whilst delivering the practical performance you'd expect from quality stoneware. The recessed base design provides a subtle well that helps contain sauces, gravies, and other liquids—reducing spills and allowing you to serve everything from roast dinners with gravy to pasta dishes with sauce without worry.
Crafted from Le Creuset's specialist stoneware clays, the plate maintains even temperature throughout—keeping hot meals warm whilst you eat and staying pleasantly cool for salads and cold dishes. The distinctive three-ring design on the rim is Le Creuset's signature detail, connecting this plate to their iconic cast iron collection for coordinated table settings if you're building or extending your Le Creuset pieces.
Key features:
- Recessed base design: Subtle well contains liquids, preventing spills and providing freedom to serve saucy dishes confidently
- Signature three-ring rim: Le Creuset's distinctive design detail that coordinates with their cast iron cookware
- Standard 27cm size: Classic dinner plate diameter suitable for generous main course servings
- Specialist stoneware construction: Maintains even temperature and provides exceptional strength and durability
- Scratch-resistant glaze: Easy-clean surface that resists marking from cutlery and withstands daily use
- Remarkable temperature range: Thermoresistant from -23°C to 260°C for freezer storage through to oven use
- Juniper colourway: Sophisticated neutral green hue brightens tables and adds visual interest
- 10-year guarantee: Le Creuset's confidence in their stoneware quality and longevity
This plate suits anyone building quality tableware that performs beautifully for everyday meals whilst being special enough for entertaining guests.
What Customers Ask About Le Creuset Dinner Plate 27cm
The recessed base creates a subtle well in the centre of the plate that helps contain sauces, gravies, and other liquids. This means you can serve roast dinners with gravy, pasta dishes with sauce, or curries with rice without liquids running to the plate edges and potentially spilling. The design gives you more freedom to plate generously without worry about mess, particularly useful when serving guests or children.
Yes, 27cm is a classic dinner plate size that suits most table settings and provides adequate space for balanced main course servings. It's large enough for proper portions without being so oversized that it dominates tables or becomes difficult to store. If you prefer smaller portions or have limited cupboard space, Le Creuset offers this design in other sizes. If you regularly serve very large portions, measure your typical plating to ensure this suits your needs.
Yes, the plate is oven-safe up to 260°C. You can warm plates before serving, reheat individual portions, or even use it for oven-to-table dishes. If the plate is at room temperature, place it in a cold oven and heat gradually together—don't preheat above 205°C. For frozen plated meals, place the frozen plate in a cold oven and allow both to heat together. Always use oven gloves when handling, as the stoneware retains heat exceptionally well.
The three-ring rim is Le Creuset's signature design feature that appears on their cast iron cookware. If you own or plan to acquire Le Creuset cast iron pieces, this plate coordinates beautifully for a cohesive collection. The design has become iconic—instantly recognisable as Le Creuset quality. Beyond aesthetics, the rim provides a comfortable edge when handling the plate.
Yes, Le Creuset stoneware is designed for daily use and is fully dishwasher safe. The scratch-resistant glaze withstands years of cutlery contact without showing wear. The Juniper colour is fired at extreme temperatures, creating a glass-like surface where the colour is integral to the glaze rather than painted decoration. Years of dishwasher cycles won't fade, dull, or alter the colour.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Before first use: Remove all labels and packaging. Wash in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Pre-warming plates: To serve hot meals on warm plates (a restaurant touch that keeps food at optimal temperature), pre-warm plates in a low oven (70-90°C) for 10-15 minutes before plating. The specialist stoneware retains heat excellently, keeping meals warm throughout dining. Use oven gloves when handling warmed plates. Stack plates carefully if warming multiple pieces to ensure even heating.
Using for cold dishes: For salads, cold appetisers, or chilled desserts, refrigerate plates beforehand. The stoneware keeps cold dishes pleasantly cool throughout serving, particularly useful during warm weather.
Oven use: When reheating plated meals or using for oven-to-table dishes, if the plate is at room temperature, place it in a cold oven and heat gradually together—don't preheat above 205°C. For frozen plated meals, place the frozen plate in a cold oven and allow both to heat together. Never place frozen stoneware into a preheated oven. When using under the grill for melting cheese or browning, maintain at least 6.5cm between the heat source and the plate top.
Daily cleaning: Allow plates to cool completely before washing. Wipe away food residue. For dried or stuck-on food, soak briefly in warm, soapy water to soften before washing. Hand wash and dry, or place in the dishwasher securely. The scratch-resistant glaze releases most food easily without aggressive scrubbing.
Removing stubborn stains: Foods with strong colours (tomato sauce, curry, beetroot) may cause slight staining if left for extended periods. Create a paste of baking soda and water, apply to stained areas, let sit briefly, then scrub gently with a soft brush or sponge. Rinse thoroughly. Prompt cleaning after meals prevents most staining.
Removing cutlery marks: If metal utensils leave grey marks on the plate surface, these are typically metal deposits rather than scratches. Remove them by rubbing gently with a paste of baking soda and water, then rinse. The scratch-resistant glaze itself remains undamaged—the marks are surface deposits that clean away.
Storage: Store plates clean and dry. Stack carefully with the largest plates at the bottom. If stacking many plates, ensure your cupboard shelf can support the weight—stoneware is heavier than standard ceramic. Consider placing paper towels or soft cloths between plates during long-term storage to prevent any potential marking, though the scratch-resistant glaze is quite robust.
Avoid: Never plunge hot plates into cold water—this creates thermal shock that may cause cracking. When adding liquid to a hot plate in the oven, remove it first and allow to cool for a few minutes. Don't use on hob or stovetop—this stoneware is designed for oven and table use.
Why Buy From Art of Living?
Founded in Reigate in 1972, we've spent over five decades helping customers select quality tableware that enhances daily dining. We've been twice nominated for the Excellence in Housewares award for customer care, and we stock Le Creuset because their commitment to quality and durability aligns with our standards for lasting value.
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- ✓ Half-Price Accidental Damage Replacement (2 Years)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Return it anyway. Our no quibble guarantee covers used items - if it doesn't meet your expectations, we'll refund you. This applies even after you've used it for multiple meals. We've offered this guarantee since 1972.
Valid for 2 years from purchase date. If you accidentally chip or break this plate, we'll replace it at half price with proof of purchase and evidence of damage. Photos are acceptable. This works alongside Le Creuset's 10-year warranty, giving you comprehensive protection against accidents.
Le Creuset offers a 10-year guarantee on their stoneware against manufacturing defects. This covers issues with materials or workmanship but excludes damage from misuse, thermal shock, or accidents. Keep your proof of purchase. For warranty claims, contact us and we'll guide you through the process.
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses can take up to 7 working days, but is usually 3-4, and is free for orders over £49. Next day delivery may be available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels. You can also collect from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or our warehouse in Redhill.