Steelite Bead Plates 165mm Vitrified China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead range offers a straightforward, clean-edged round plate with a classic bead detail at the rim. Made from vitrified china, these 165mm plates are a practical smallware choice...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 236.59Ltr | 8328oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 167
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead range offers a straightforward, clean-edged round plate with a classic bead detail at the rim. Made from vitrified china, these 165mm plates are a practical smallware choice for operations that want reliable, consistent tableware without unnecessary complexity.
At 165mm, these sit comfortably in the side plate and sharing plate bracket. The flat, open plating surface works well for individually plated starters, desserts, or small sharing portions, and the straight profile stacks neatly for back-of-house storage and service prep. Vitrified china is a sensible material choice for busy dining environments — it handles repeated dishwasher cycles well and resists chipping better than standard earthenware under normal service conditions.
Practical considerations worth noting for operators:
- Vitrified china construction suited to commercial dishwasher use
- Uniform 165mm diameter supports consistent plating across the pass
- Clean rim profile works across formal and informal table settings
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for par stock and breakage replacement
- Stackable profile aids storage efficiency back of house
These plates are best suited to restaurants, café-bistros, and hotel dining rooms looking for a dependable, mid-range china option at this size. For operations running very high covers or where breakage rates are a significant concern, it's worth discussing higher-volume pack sizes or more impact-resistant alternatives before committing to a full opening order.
If you're specifying tableware across a new opening or a full cover count, our team is happy to talk through quantities and options — it's worth a conversation before placing a large order.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction for durability in commercial dishwashers
- 165mm diameter provides a practical plating surface for starters and sides
- Straight-sided profile stacks efficiently for back-of-house storage
- Classic bead rim detail suits both formal and informal table settings
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward par stock management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles with reliable longevity
- Consistent sizing supports uniform plating presentation across the pass
- Stackable design reduces storage footprint during busy service periods
- Neutral styling integrates with a wide range of existing tableware schemes
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies breakage replacement ordering
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 236.59Ltr | 8328oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 167
- Dimensions
- 20(H) x 167(Ø)mm | ¾(H)" x 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 275g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified china is a standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it tolerates the high temperatures and detergents used in commercial dishwashers. Under normal service conditions it performs well over time, though as with all china, chipping risk increases with rough handling or overloaded racks.
- That depends on your cover count, menu format, and how frequently you're running dishwasher cycles through service. A common starting point is around two to three times your seated cover count to allow for plates on the table, in transit, and cycling through the wash. It's worth calculating this against your actual dishwasher turnaround time before placing your order.
- At 165mm this sits at the larger end of the side plate range and works equally well as a small sharing plate or a starter plate in a more formal setting. If you need a larger flat surface for sharing dishes or more generous starters, a 200mm or 250mm plate from the same range would be worth considering.