Steelite Asteria Round Stacking Tray 165mm – White Ceramic

The Steelite Asteria round tray is a small-format plating piece made from alumina vitrified ceramic in a clean, undecorated white finish. At 165mm in diameter it sits comfortably in the smaller plates and boards category — practical for amuse-bouche, petit fours, pre-dessert courses, or individual tasting elements. The rimless profile gives chefs the full surface to work with, and the contrasting dark band at the edge provides a natural visual boundary that frames plated food without the need for additional garnish work.

In service, alumina vitrified ceramic is a reliable choice. It holds temperature reasonably well for a piece of this size and resists chipping better than standard earthenware, which matters when crockery is passing through a busy kitchen pass and a commercial dishwasher multiple times per day. The stacking design means storage is compact and straightforward — useful when cover counts are high and back-of-house space is tight.

This piece works well where the presentation style is considered and deliberate. The white surface shows food clearly under kitchen lighting and gives chefs a neutral base that suits most colour palettes. Key practical points include:

• Rimless surface maximises usable plating area for the diameter
• Contrasting band defines the presentation without additional styling
• Stackable form keeps storage organised during high-volume service
• Alumina vitrified ceramic offers durability through regular commercial dishwashing
• Supplied in a box of 12, suited to consistent cover requirements

This tray is best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and event caterers running tasting or sharing menus where individual plating pieces are used in multiples per cover. For operations needing larger format pieces or higher quantities, there are other sizes and formats within the Asteria range worth considering.

If you're planning a table setting or building a plating repertoire and want to talk through which sizes and quantities make sense for your service style, we're happy to help.