Steelite Vesuvius Coupe Plates Lapis 153mm (Pack of 12)

The Steelite Vesuvius Lapis coupe plate is a 153mm porcelain side or starter plate finished in a reactive glaze that produces a deep, characterful blue tone. Because reactive glazes respond to kiln conditions during firing, each piece carries its own subtle variation in colour and surface depth — a deliberate quality of the range rather than a defect. The Vesuvius collection sits across three glaze colourways, and the Lapis option works well alongside the Amber and Emerald variants for operators who want to mix tones across a table or across courses.

In a busy restaurant or hospitality setting, porcelain at this weight and construction is a practical choice. The coupe profile — no rim, gently curved edges — keeps the focus on the food and works with a wide range of plating styles, from tasting-menu portions to bread and side dishes. The 153mm diameter makes this a versatile smaller plate, commonly used as a side plate, amuse-bouche plate, or a compact starter plate depending on portion size.

• Reactive glaze finish gives each plate individual character without sacrificing consistency across a set
• Coupe profile suits contemporary plating styles and works across multiple menu roles
• Porcelain construction supports regular commercial warewashing cycles
• Part of a three-colourway collection, allowing deliberate tonal mixing across a table setting
• Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up cover counts

Porcelain tableware of this type is straightforward to integrate into existing warewashing routines, though reactive glazes can show wear over time if subjected to very high-temperature commercial dishwashers on continuous heavy cycles — worth considering when planning rotation stock levels. The pack-of-12 format suits operators looking to build cover numbers gradually or replace attrition losses within an existing Vesuvius set.

This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and private dining operations where distinctive tableware is part of the guest experience. If you are specifying tableware across a larger estate or need guidance on mixing Vesuvius colourways for a particular look, we are happy to help you think it through before you order.