Steelite Polycarbonate GN 1/1 Platter Cover
Product Description
This polycarbonate cover from Steelite is designed to fit GN 1/1 sized platters — specifically the Steelite Craft melamine range — and provides a straightforward way to protect and preserve...
Specifications
- Colour
- Clear
- Dimensions
- 325(W) x 527(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Polycarbonate
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Product Description
This polycarbonate cover from Steelite is designed to fit GN 1/1 sized platters — specifically the Steelite Craft melamine range — and provides a straightforward way to protect and preserve food during service or holding periods. The clear polycarbonate construction allows staff and guests to see the contents without lifting the cover, which helps maintain portion control and presentation standards at buffet stations or in servery environments.
In busy food service settings, covers like this take a fair amount of daily handling. Polycarbonate is well suited to that kind of use — it resists cracking under normal service conditions and can withstand repeated washing in commercial dishwashers without degrading quickly. The top-mounted handle allows staff to remove and replace the cover cleanly, without disturbing the food presentation beneath.
- Clear polycarbonate construction for visibility without removing the cover
- Designed to pair with Steelite Craft GN 1/1 melamine platters
- Top handle for clean, controlled removal during service
- Polycarbonate material supports regular commercial dishwasher cleaning
- Practical for buffet displays, carvery stations, and servery counters
It is worth confirming compatibility with your existing platter range before ordering, as GN 1/1 covers vary slightly in profile between manufacturers. This cover is matched specifically to the Steelite Craft melamine system rather than being a universal fit.
This cover suits operations running buffet or carvery-style service where food needs to be kept protected between replenishments. It is a practical choice for hotels, workplace restaurants, and event catering setups. If you are equipping multiple stations or need covers across different GN sizes, the team is happy to help confirm the right combination before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Clear polycarbonate construction allows visibility without removing the cover
- Top-mounted handle enables clean, controlled removal during service
- Designed specifically to fit Steelite Craft GN 1/1 melamine platters
- Polycarbonate material withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Lightweight build at 1.16kg for easy single-handed handling
Operational Benefits
- Keeps food protected and presentable between service replenishments
- Reduces cross-contamination risk at open buffet and carvery stations
- Staff can check contents at a glance without disrupting the display
- Durable enough to handle constant daily use without early replacement
- Pairs directly with Steelite Craft platters for a consistent servery presentation
Specifications
- Colour
- Clear
- Dimensions
- 325(W) x 527(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Weight
- 1.16kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- This cover is designed specifically to pair with Steelite's own Craft GN 1/1 melamine platters. While the footprint follows standard GN 1/1 dimensions, the profile fit may not be consistent across all brands, so it is worth confirming compatibility if you intend to use it with platters from a different supplier.
- Polycarbonate is generally well suited to commercial dishwasher use and is a common material choice for food service covers precisely because of this. That said, prolonged exposure to very high wash temperatures or harsh detergents over time can affect clarity, so following the manufacturer's care guidelines will help extend the cover's service life.
- It is most commonly used at buffet stations, carvery counters, and servery displays where food needs to be protected between replenishments while remaining visible to guests. It also suits holding situations in event catering, where platters may be prepared in advance and need to be kept covered until service begins.