Steelite Terrace Juniper Coupe Plates 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Terrace Juniper range from Steelite is a vitrified stoneware collection designed to bring the tactile quality and visual warmth of natural stone to a commercial tableware setting. Each piece...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Beige
- Dimensions
- 23(H)mm | 1(H)"
- Material
- Vitrified Stoneware
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Product Description
The Terrace Juniper range from Steelite is a vitrified stoneware collection designed to bring the tactile quality and visual warmth of natural stone to a commercial tableware setting. Each piece features a subtle embossed surface finished with a semi-matt glaze that pools naturally into the relief, creating the impression of hand-worked stone without the fragility or inconsistency of true artisan ware. The result is a plate that reads as considered and individual on the table whilst performing reliably in a high-throughput environment.
These 165mm coupe plates sit comfortably in the side plate and starter plate category, making them well suited to sharing plates, amuse-bouche, desserts, or smaller composed dishes where presentation matters. The coupe profile keeps the focus on the food, and the embossment is arranged to draw the eye naturally to the centre of the plate rather than competing with the dish being served.
From an operational standpoint, the range has been built to withstand the demands of a working kitchen and front-of-house service:
- Dishwasher safe, reducing turnaround time during busy covers
- Microwave and oven safe, supporting pass and finishing workflows
- Freezer safe, useful for pre-set dessert or cold starter service
- Polished foot reduces surface abrasion when stacking and storing
- Vitrified construction offers good chip resistance for everyday commercial use
Being vitrified stoneware rather than standard earthenware, these plates carry a lower porosity, which matters for hygiene standards and long-term appearance. They are supplied in packs of 12, which suits initial range builds or top-up orders for established covers.
Terrace Juniper is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining rooms where a natural, handcrafted aesthetic is part of the identity. For high-volume contract catering or canteen environments, a more utilitarian range may be a better fit. Equally, if you are building a full table setting, the Terrace Juniper range extends across multiple shapes and sizes.
If you are selecting tableware across a full covers programme or need guidance on pack quantities for your service volume, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Vitrified stoneware construction with semi-matt pooling glaze finish
- 165mm coupe profile frames plated dishes without visual distraction
- Polished foot reduces chipping and abrasion during stacking and storage
- Dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer safe for versatile service use
- Supplied in packs of 12 to suit cover builds and top-up ordering
Operational Benefits
- Natural stone aesthetic elevates presentation without sacrificing durability
- Low-porosity vitrified body supports hygiene standards across repeated service cycles
- Oven and microwave compatibility streamlines pass and finishing workflows
- Polished foot protects glaze surfaces and reduces breakage costs over time
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock management and phased range investment
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Beige
- Dimensions
- 23(H)mm | 1(H)"
- Material
- Vitrified Stoneware
- Weight
- 310g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common working rule is to hold two to three times your cover count in each plate size to allow for dishwasher cycles running during service. For a 40-cover restaurant turning tables twice, three or four packs of 12 would give a reasonable buffer, though this depends on your wash-up speed and whether the plates are used across multiple courses.
- Terrace Juniper is better suited to settings where presentation is a priority — independent restaurants, hotel dining, and private event catering. The stoneware aesthetic and semi-matt glaze can show wear more visibly under very high-frequency use than a plain white vitrified china alternative, so for contract or canteen volumes a more robust utilitarian range may serve better long term.
- The plates are rated as both freezer and oven safe, which makes them practical for pre-set cold starters or desserts that are plated and held before service. As with any ceramic, it is advisable to avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes — allowing a brief acclimatisation period before moving between very cold and very hot environments will help preserve the glaze over time.