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APS Stone Art Flat Plate 300mm Melamine

SKU: HC692

£21.53(£25.84 inc VAT)
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The APS Stone Art flat plate is a 300mm melamine plate with a deliberately irregular shape, dappled gloss finish, and a thick brown rim. It sits within APS's Stone Art range, which is designed to give casual and rustic table settings a more tactile, handcrafted appearance without the fragility or weight of actual stoneware or ceramic.

In a commercial setting, melamine tableware of this type is commonly used in gastropubs, casual dining restaurants, street food concepts, and outdoor hospitality environments where the look of artisan crockery is commercially important but breakage costs need to be managed. The plate is suited to cold and ambient food service — sharing plates, starters, desserts, and bread service are all typical uses. It is approved for microwave use, which adds flexibility during plating.

  • Durable melamine construction handles the rigours of busy, high-turnover service
  • Suitable for commercial dishwashing, reducing handling time between covers
  • Microwave safe, supporting flexible plating and reheating workflows
  • The irregular form and stone-effect finish work well with rustic or informal plating styles
  • Sold singly, allowing operators to build quantities gradually or replace individual pieces

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in conventional ovens, and prolonged exposure to very high dishwasher temperatures over time can affect the finish. For operations running continuous high-temperature warewashing cycles, it is worth confirming compatibility with your specific machine settings before committing to large quantities.

This plate is well suited to casual dining and concept restaurant operations looking to move away from plain white china without the cost and fragility of artisan ceramics. If you are fitting out a larger site or need guidance on building a cohesive tableware range, the team is happy to talk through the options before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Is this plate suitable for hot food service?

The plate is microwave safe, so it can handle warm food and brief reheating during plating. However, melamine is not suitable for use in conventional ovens or under salamanders, and it is best avoided for dishes served at very high temperatures for extended periods, as prolonged heat can affect the finish over time.

How does melamine hold up in a high-volume commercial dishwasher?

Melamine is generally robust under commercial dishwashing, but sustained exposure to the highest temperature cycles can gradually dull the surface finish. For operations running continuous high-heat warewashing, it is worth checking your machine's cycle temperatures against the manufacturer's guidance before purchasing in bulk.

What type of operation is this plate most suited to?

It works well in gastropubs, casual dining restaurants, pop-up concepts, and outdoor hospitality settings where a rustic or artisan aesthetic is important but ceramic fragility is a practical concern. It is less suited to formal dining environments where a fine china finish is expected.
APS Stone Art Flat Plate 300mm Melamine

£21.53(£25.84 inc VAT)

£21.53(£25.84 inc VAT)

The APS Stone Art flat plate is a 300mm melamine plate with a deliberately irregular shape, dappled gloss finish, and a thick brown rim. It sits within APS's Stone Art range, which is designed to give casual and rustic table settings a more tactile, handcrafted appearance without the fragility or weight of actual stoneware or ceramic.

In a commercial setting, melamine tableware of this type is commonly used in gastropubs, casual dining restaurants, street food concepts, and outdoor hospitality environments where the look of artisan crockery is commercially important but breakage costs need to be managed. The plate is suited to cold and ambient food service — sharing plates, starters, desserts, and bread service are all typical uses. It is approved for microwave use, which adds flexibility during plating.

  • Durable melamine construction handles the rigours of busy, high-turnover service
  • Suitable for commercial dishwashing, reducing handling time between covers
  • Microwave safe, supporting flexible plating and reheating workflows
  • The irregular form and stone-effect finish work well with rustic or informal plating styles
  • Sold singly, allowing operators to build quantities gradually or replace individual pieces

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in conventional ovens, and prolonged exposure to very high dishwasher temperatures over time can affect the finish. For operations running continuous high-temperature warewashing cycles, it is worth confirming compatibility with your specific machine settings before committing to large quantities.

This plate is well suited to casual dining and concept restaurant operations looking to move away from plain white china without the cost and fragility of artisan ceramics. If you are fitting out a larger site or need guidance on building a cohesive tableware range, the team is happy to talk through the options before you order.