Steelite Creations Quarry Melamine Platter 457mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Creations Quarry platter is a large-format melamine serving piece finished with a stone-effect decal in deep, earthy tones. At 457mm across, it provides a generous surface area for...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- No
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Product Description
The Steelite Creations Quarry platter is a large-format melamine serving piece finished with a stone-effect decal in deep, earthy tones. At 457mm across, it provides a generous surface area for buffet layouts, cold starters, sharing plates, and display presentations. The Quarry range is part of Steelite's Creations Melamine line, which is designed to offer the visual character of natural materials whilst retaining the practical advantages of a melamine body.
Melamine is a practical choice for high-volume buffet and banqueting environments. It is considerably lighter than equivalent ceramic or slate pieces of this size, which matters when front-of-house staff are dressing and clearing large buffet runs repeatedly over a service period. The material is resistant to chipping and cracking under normal service conditions, which reduces attrition compared with fired ceramics.
- Stone-effect Quarry finish adds visual interest to buffet and display presentations
- Melamine construction is lighter than ceramic at this format size
- Resistant to chipping, suited to repeated handling in busy service
- Sold in a pack of six, practical for stocking a consistent buffet layout
- Large 457mm format accommodates generous sharing or display portions
These platters require no special storage or handling beyond standard flatware practice. Melamine should not be used in microwave ovens or conventional ovens, and is not suitable for direct heat. It is appropriate for ambient and cold buffet service rather than hot-hold applications. Dishwasher compatibility should be confirmed against your specific machine settings, as prolonged high-temperature wash cycles can affect melamine finishes over time.
The Quarry platter is well suited to hotels, banqueting venues, contract caterers, and casual dining operators running cold buffet or sharing-plate formats. The pack-of-six configuration suits operators who need consistent presentation across a buffet line. If your operation requires smaller individual serving pieces or a higher-volume pack size, alternatives within the Creations Melamine range may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this format and finish fits your service style, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 457mm melamine platter with a stone-effect Quarry surface decal
- Lightweight melamine body reduces handling strain during busy service
- Chip- and crack-resistant construction suited to repeated daily use
- Pack of six supports consistent presentation across a buffet layout
- Stone-effect finish coordinates across the Creations Melamine range
Operational Benefits
- Lighter than ceramic equivalents, reducing fatigue during buffet changeovers
- Durable melamine lowers replacement costs compared with fired crockery
- Consistent stone-effect finish across six pieces simplifies buffet styling
- Large format reduces the number of platters needed to dress a buffet run
- No fragile glaze means less breakage attrition in high-turnover environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Melamine is appropriate for ambient and cold buffet service but is not designed for hot-hold use. It should not be placed in microwave or conventional ovens, or used as a direct heat vessel. If you need platters that can hold warm food during service, a different material would be more suitable.
- Melamine can generally be machine washed, but prolonged exposure to high-temperature wash and rinse cycles can affect the surface finish over time. It is worth checking the temperature settings on your dishwasher and erring towards a lower cycle where the option exists to extend the working life of the pieces.
- That depends on the number of dishes being presented and your changeover frequency, but the pack-of-six format is a common starting point for operators dressing a single buffet station. Larger banqueting or multi-station operations typically stock multiples of a full pack to allow rotation during service.