Steelite Maham Studio Carnaby Oval Platters Teal 280x140mm (24pk)

The Steelite Carnaby oval platter is a mid-sized serving piece from the Maham Studio range, finished in a teal reactive glaze on vitrified stoneware. The oval form at 280x140mm sits comfortably between a side plate and a full sharing platter, making it a practical choice for individual plated courses, sharing starters, or small charcuterie and cheese boards. Because the glaze is reactive, each piece carries slight natural variation in tone and surface character — a quality that works well in environments where a handcrafted aesthetic is part of the dining experience.

Vitrified stoneware is a reliable choice for busy table service. It is denser and heavier than standard earthenware, which gives the pieces a more substantial feel on the table and makes them more resistant to chipping during the normal handling that comes with high-volume covers. At 375g per piece, there is a noticeable weight to each platter — front-of-house staff should be aware of this when clearing multiple pieces at once, though it is well within normal handling expectations for commercial crockery.

Operationally, the range offers several practical advantages for kitchens and front-of-house teams:

• Dishwasher safe, supporting fast turnaround between covers
• Reactive glaze finish adds visual interest without requiring specialist handling
• Consistent sizing aids plating standardisation across the kitchen pass
• Pack of 24 provides a practical opening quantity for most table settings
• Vitrified construction resists crazing and surface staining over time

There are no particularly complex installation or storage requirements. The oval profile stacks reasonably well, though the reactive glaze surface means care should be taken to avoid pieces grinding against one another during storage. Standard commercial crockery storage systems work well. These platters are not intended for direct oven or grill use — they are a table service piece.

The Carnaby range in teal is well suited to independent restaurants, gastropubs, hotel dining rooms, and any operation where presentation and a degree of visual individuality matter. It works particularly well where menus are built around sharing dishes, small plates, or modern European plating styles. Operations with very high cover volumes may want to consider whether a 24-piece pack provides sufficient depth for service, or whether additional packs are needed to allow for breakage allowance and dishwasher rotation.

If you are building a crockery range across multiple pieces or want to discuss quantities for your specific cover count, our team is happy to talk it through with you.