Steelite Bead Coupe Plates 285mm Vitrified China (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead Coupe is a vitrified china dinner plate in a clean, rimless coupe profile with a subtle raised bead detail at the edge. At 285mm across, it sits...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 928.62Ltr | 32687½oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 287
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead Coupe is a vitrified china dinner plate in a clean, rimless coupe profile with a subtle raised bead detail at the edge. At 285mm across, it sits comfortably in the large dinner plate category and provides a generous presentation surface for main courses across a wide range of cuisines and service styles.
Vitrified china is the standard choice for busy commercial dining operations for good reason. The manufacturing process produces a dense, low-porosity body that resists chipping and crazing under the repeated thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers. The Bead Coupe holds up well under the stacking, handling, and throughput demands of a working kitchen, and the white glaze retains its appearance over extended service life with correct handling.
From an operational standpoint, the coupe shape offers a few practical advantages over a traditional rimmed plate:
- Easier to plate consistently — the flat, open surface gives chefs a clean canvas
- Stacks efficiently, making back-of-house storage and handling more straightforward
- No raised rim to complicate sauce work or portion presentation
- The bead edge adds a degree of definition without adding fragile detail that risks chipping
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher racks due to consistent diameter
The 285mm size is well suited to full main course covers in restaurants, hotels, and event catering operations. For lighter plates or starter covers, smaller sizes within the Bead Coupe range may be more appropriate, while establishments serving substantial portions or plating elaborate composed dishes may prefer a larger diameter. The pack quantity of six is practical for topping up existing stock rather than outfitting a full operation from scratch.
If you are building a full cover count for a new opening or replacing a significant quantity of broken stock, it is worth speaking with us about pack quantities and range compatibility before ordering.
Key Features
- 285mm vitrified china coupe plate with bead edge detail
- Dense vitrified body resists chipping and crazing under heavy use
- Rimless coupe profile provides a full unobstructed presentation surface
- Consistent diameter ensures compatibility with standard dishwasher racks
- Supplied in a pack of six for straightforward stock replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without loss of finish
- Clean coupe surface helps kitchen teams plate consistently during service
- Efficient stacking profile reduces back-of-house storage space requirements
- Durable glaze maintains white appearance across extended periods of service
- Versatile sizing suits main course covers across restaurant and hotel operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 928.62Ltr | 32687½oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 287
- Dimensions
- 30(H) x 287(Ø)mm | 1¼(H)" x 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 978.1g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common working rule is to hold three times your seated cover count in circulation — one set on tables, one being cleared and washed, and one in reserve. For a 40-cover restaurant, that suggests around 120 dinner plates as a working minimum, though high-turnover operations or those running multiple sittings may want more buffer stock.
- Yes. Vitrified china is specifically manufactured for the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial dishwashing. The Bead Coupe is designed to withstand repeated high-temperature wash cycles without crazing or significant glaze degradation, provided standard commercial dishwasher dosing and rack loading practices are followed.
- The coupe profile and bead edge give the plate a clean, considered appearance that works across a broad range of service styles, from casual dining to more formal restaurant settings. Its neutral white finish means it does not impose a strong aesthetic, which suits operators who want tableware that complements rather than dominates the food presentation.