Arcoroc Intensity White Plates 205mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Arcoroc Intensity range is a well-established choice in commercial dining, and these 205mm plates are among the most commonly used sizes across restaurant, hotel, and event catering operations. Made...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 205
- Dimensions
- 18(H) x 205(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Arcoroc Intensity range is a well-established choice in commercial dining, and these 205mm plates are among the most commonly used sizes across restaurant, hotel, and event catering operations. Made from opal glass rather than conventional ceramic, they offer a clean, bright white finish that holds its appearance through repeated commercial washing cycles without the dulling or crazing that can affect standard porcelain over time.
In service, the 205mm diameter works well as a starter or side plate, and the flat, stable base makes handling straightforward for front-of-house staff working at pace. The opal glass construction gives these plates a notably good resistance to both impact and thermal shock — useful in busy operations where plates move quickly between hot pass and cool storage. The non-porous surface is straightforward to clean and does not harbour food residues or odours.
From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:
- Consistent stackability reduces storage footprint during service and between covers
- Uniform weight and form make them easy to handle in bulk for covers and clearing
- Opal glass resists chipping better than many ceramics under normal commercial use
- Non-porous surface supports food hygiene standards and simplifies warewashing
- Bright white finish presents well across a range of food styles and plating approaches
These plates are suitable for dishwasher use in commercial warewashers, which is the expected environment for this type of product. The pack quantity of 24 is a practical starting point, though busier operations or those running multiple sittings will typically want to hold larger quantities to ensure adequate cover through the wash cycle.
If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or need guidance on quantities relative to your service volume, the team is happy to talk it through before you place an order.
Key Features
- Opal glass construction resistant to impact and thermal shock
- Non-porous surface that does not absorb food residues or odours
- Uniform 205mm diameter suited to starter, side, and dessert use
- Consistent profile designed for stable, space-efficient stacking
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for high-frequency warewashing
Operational Benefits
- Maintains appearance through repeated commercial wash cycles without crazing
- Reduces breakage-related replacement costs compared to standard ceramics
- Supports food hygiene compliance with easy-clean, non-porous surface
- Stable stacking keeps storage organised and accessible during busy service
- Consistent plate weight and form speeds up covers and clearing for staff
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 205
- Dimensions
- 18(H) x 205(Ø)mm
- Material
- Opal
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 370g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations aim to hold two to three times their seated cover count in plates to allow for plates in use, plates awaiting washing, and those in the wash cycle at any one time. For a 40-cover restaurant, that typically means holding 80–120 plates of each size in rotation, so multiple packs will usually be required. If you are unsure of the right quantity for your service pattern, it is worth having a conversation before ordering.
- Yes, opal glass plates of this type are designed for use in commercial warewashers and are well suited to the temperatures and wash pressures found in passthrough and undercounter machines. They are not intended for microwave use, which is worth bearing in mind if your operation uses regeneration or holding equipment.
- Opal glass tends to offer better resistance to chipping and thermal shock than many standard ceramics, and the non-porous surface does not stain or absorb odours over time in the way that some lower-density ceramics can. The trade-off is that opal glass can crack cleanly rather than chip, so any damaged plates should be removed from service in the usual way. Overall, it is a practical material choice for high-turnover dining environments.