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Steelite Scape Melamine Oval Platter 400mm

SKU: VV730

£34.75(£41.70 inc VAT)
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The Steelite Scape Melamine Oval Platter is a 400mm serving platter designed for buffet presentation, sharing portions, and food display in commercial catering environments. Made from melamine, it carries the distinctive textured swirl finish that characterises the Scape range, giving it a more considered appearance than standard white melamine serviceware.

In practice, melamine platters of this type are a practical choice wherever operators want a consistent, presentable look across a buffet or sharing table without the breakage risk and handling weight associated with ceramics or stoneware. The 400mm length is a useful working size — generous enough for a shared starter or a centrepiece dessert, manageable enough for front-of-house staff to carry and position without difficulty. At 800g the platter has enough substance to feel solid on the table without being cumbersome.

Key practical points for operators:

  • Melamine construction resists chipping and cracking under everyday service conditions
  • Textured Scape finish helps disguise minor surface wear over time
  • Suitable for dishwasher cleaning, supporting straightforward turnaround between sittings
  • Consistent sizing makes stacking and storage in back-of-house straightforward
  • Works well alongside other pieces in the Scape range for a coordinated table

Melamine is not suitable for use in conventional ovens, and operators should be aware that prolonged exposure to very high dishwasher temperatures can dull the surface finish over time. This platter is best kept to ambient and cold food presentation rather than hot service.

This platter suits hotels, event caterers, buffet restaurants, and hospitality venues that need reliable, presentable serveware in volume. If you are equipping a large-scale buffet operation and need guidance on quantities or coordinating pieces within the Scape range, the team is happy to assist.

Frequently asked questions

Is this platter suitable for hot food service?

Melamine is not suitable for use in conventional ovens and is best reserved for ambient or cold food presentation. While the material tolerates normal serving temperatures, it should not be used as a hot-hold vessel or placed in a conventional oven.

How does this platter hold up to daily commercial dishwashing?

Melamine serviceware is generally dishwasher safe, but prolonged exposure to very high wash temperatures can gradually dull the surface finish. Using standard commercial dishwasher cycles rather than intensive high-heat programmes will help extend the working life of the platter.

How many platters would a typical buffet operation need?

This depends on the number of covers, menu layout, and turnaround frequency, but most operators find it practical to hold at least two to three platters per dish on the buffet run to allow continuous replenishment without waiting on the wash cycle. If you are equipping a large event or regular buffet service, it is worth talking through quantities with the team.
Steelite Scape Melamine Oval Platter 400mm

£34.75(£41.70 inc VAT)

£34.75(£41.70 inc VAT)

The Steelite Scape Melamine Oval Platter is a 400mm serving platter designed for buffet presentation, sharing portions, and food display in commercial catering environments. Made from melamine, it carries the distinctive textured swirl finish that characterises the Scape range, giving it a more considered appearance than standard white melamine serviceware.

In practice, melamine platters of this type are a practical choice wherever operators want a consistent, presentable look across a buffet or sharing table without the breakage risk and handling weight associated with ceramics or stoneware. The 400mm length is a useful working size — generous enough for a shared starter or a centrepiece dessert, manageable enough for front-of-house staff to carry and position without difficulty. At 800g the platter has enough substance to feel solid on the table without being cumbersome.

Key practical points for operators:

  • Melamine construction resists chipping and cracking under everyday service conditions
  • Textured Scape finish helps disguise minor surface wear over time
  • Suitable for dishwasher cleaning, supporting straightforward turnaround between sittings
  • Consistent sizing makes stacking and storage in back-of-house straightforward
  • Works well alongside other pieces in the Scape range for a coordinated table

Melamine is not suitable for use in conventional ovens, and operators should be aware that prolonged exposure to very high dishwasher temperatures can dull the surface finish over time. This platter is best kept to ambient and cold food presentation rather than hot service.

This platter suits hotels, event caterers, buffet restaurants, and hospitality venues that need reliable, presentable serveware in volume. If you are equipping a large-scale buffet operation and need guidance on quantities or coordinating pieces within the Scape range, the team is happy to assist.