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Cambro 10" Clear Polycarbonate Plate Cover (Box of 12)

SKU: CL861

£151.00(£181.20 inc VAT)

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Cambro's 10" clear polycarbonate plate covers are a practical smallware for any food service operation that needs to protect plated meals during transport or holding. The 10" diameter suits a standard commercial dinner plate, and covers are supplied in boxes of 12, making them a straightforward stocking item for sites with regular service runs.

Polycarbonate is a well-established material in professional catering. It handles the stacking and knocks of a working kitchen without chipping or cracking, and it is considerably quieter in use than stainless steel equivalents — a genuine consideration in dining rooms, care home settings, and hospital wards where ambient noise matters. The clear construction allows serving staff to check plated food visually without lifting the cover, which helps preserve both temperature and presentation during trolley runs or longer service distances.

From a practical standpoint, these covers offer a few straightforward operational advantages:

  • Protects plated meals from contamination and temperature loss during transport
  • Clear material allows visual checks without disturbing the cover
  • Lighter than metal covers, reducing fatigue during busy service
  • Quieter in use — well suited to care, ward, and fine dining environments
  • Dishwasher-safe for fast turnaround between sittings

There are no installation requirements. The main practical consideration is quantity. A box of 12 suits a modest operation or works as a top-up, but higher-volume sites running multiple sittings will likely need additional stock to avoid covers being held in the wash cycle during service. It is worth working out your cover count and typical turnaround time before ordering.

These covers are commonly used in care homes, hotel room service, education catering, and any setting where plated meals travel a meaningful distance before reaching the guest. If you are unsure how many to carry relative to your service pattern, the team are happy to help you work it out.

Frequently asked questions

How many covers should I stock relative to my seated cover count?

A useful starting point is to hold enough covers to serve your full seated count, plus a reserve to allow for covers in the wash cycle. For a single sitting per service that reserve can be modest, but sites running two or more sittings back-to-back should factor in dishwasher turnaround time when deciding how many boxes to keep in stock.

Are these covers suitable for use with heated trolleys or tray systems?

These covers are designed to retain heat during transport rather than for prolonged holding in heated environments. They work well in conjunction with heated trolleys as a cover during plating and transit, but are not intended as a primary heat-retention solution for extended holding periods.

How do polycarbonate covers compare to stainless steel in a care or ward setting?

Polycarbonate covers are noticeably quieter than stainless steel when stacking, placing, and collecting — which is a practical advantage in care homes, hospital wards, and residential dining rooms where minimising noise is a consideration. They are also lighter, which reduces handling fatigue during long service runs across multiple rooms or floors.
Cambro 10" Clear Polycarbonate Plate Cover (Box of 12)

£151.00(£181.20 inc VAT)

£151.00(£181.20 inc VAT)

Cambro's 10" clear polycarbonate plate covers are a practical smallware for any food service operation that needs to protect plated meals during transport or holding. The 10" diameter suits a standard commercial dinner plate, and covers are supplied in boxes of 12, making them a straightforward stocking item for sites with regular service runs.

Polycarbonate is a well-established material in professional catering. It handles the stacking and knocks of a working kitchen without chipping or cracking, and it is considerably quieter in use than stainless steel equivalents — a genuine consideration in dining rooms, care home settings, and hospital wards where ambient noise matters. The clear construction allows serving staff to check plated food visually without lifting the cover, which helps preserve both temperature and presentation during trolley runs or longer service distances.

From a practical standpoint, these covers offer a few straightforward operational advantages:

  • Protects plated meals from contamination and temperature loss during transport
  • Clear material allows visual checks without disturbing the cover
  • Lighter than metal covers, reducing fatigue during busy service
  • Quieter in use — well suited to care, ward, and fine dining environments
  • Dishwasher-safe for fast turnaround between sittings

There are no installation requirements. The main practical consideration is quantity. A box of 12 suits a modest operation or works as a top-up, but higher-volume sites running multiple sittings will likely need additional stock to avoid covers being held in the wash cycle during service. It is worth working out your cover count and typical turnaround time before ordering.

These covers are commonly used in care homes, hotel room service, education catering, and any setting where plated meals travel a meaningful distance before reaching the guest. If you are unsure how many to carry relative to your service pattern, the team are happy to help you work it out.