Steelite Bead Black Band Plates 285mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established tableware collection built around a classic profile with a fine raised bead detail at the rim. This 285mm plate carries a black band...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 851.73Ltr | 29981oz
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 288
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established tableware collection built around a classic profile with a fine raised bead detail at the rim. This 285mm plate carries a black band colourway, giving it a clean, contemporary edge that works across a range of dining styles — from modern bistro settings to more formal restaurant covers. The plates are manufactured in vitrified china, which is the standard material of choice for serious front-of-house tableware in commercial environments.
Vitrified china is notably more durable than standard earthenware or porcelain alternatives. In practice, this means the plates hold up well to the mechanical stresses of a busy pass, commercial dishwasher cycles run multiple times per service, and the general handling volumes that come with high-cover operations. The Bead profile's glaze is consistent and chip-resistant under normal service conditions, which matters when you're running dozens of covers and plates are moving quickly between kitchen, table, and wash.
From an operational standpoint, the 285mm size positions these as a versatile main course or presentation plate — large enough to plate generously without crowding, and a practical fit for most standard crockery storage and dishwasher racks.
- Vitrified china construction for commercial durability and longevity
- Black band detailing suits contemporary and formal dining aesthetics
- 285mm diameter handles a broad range of main course plating styles
- Sold in packs of six, practical for staged stock building
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles
These plates are sold in packs of six, which suits operators looking to build or top up stock incrementally. For larger openings or high-turnover sites requiring full covers from the outset, it's worth considering the quantity needed across all sittings before ordering.
If you're putting together a full tableware specification or want to discuss quantities and complementary pieces within the Bead range, the team is happy to help you work through it.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction resistant to chipping under commercial use
- 285mm diameter suits generous main course and presentation plating
- Black band rim detail with consistent, even glaze finish
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher temperatures and cycles
- Sold in packs of six for flexible, incremental stock building
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant glaze degradation
- Consistent plate profile supports neat, uniform presentation across covers
- Black band colourway complements both contemporary and formal dining settings
- Pack-of-six format allows operators to scale stock to actual cover requirements
- Durable vitrified china reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 851.73Ltr | 29981oz
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 288
- Dimensions
- 28(H) x 288(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 1.0093kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — vitrified china is the standard choice for commercial front-of-house tableware precisely because it handles the physical demands of busy service. The Bead range is widely used across restaurants, hotels, and contract catering environments where plates go through multiple dishwasher cycles daily. For very high cover counts, it's worth calculating your total plate requirement across all sittings and ordering accordingly rather than running stock too lean.
- The black band is part of the fired glaze finish on vitrified china, meaning it is integral to the plate rather than applied as a surface decoration. This makes it considerably more resilient to repeated commercial dishwasher cycles than hand-painted or decal-finished alternatives. Standard commercial dishwasher use should not cause the band to fade or lift under normal operating conditions.
- At 285mm, this plate functions comfortably as a main course plate for most styles of service — it provides enough surface area for generous plating without feeling oversized on a standard table cover. It can also serve as a sharing or feature presentation plate depending on the concept. If your menu leans toward smaller, more composed portions, a slightly smaller diameter may present better, and if you're unsure, it's worth discussing your menu style with us before committing to a full order.