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Steelite Charcoal Dapple Coupe Plates 252mm (Pack of 24)

SKU: VV1332

£261.00(£313.20 inc VAT)
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The Steelite Charcoal Dapple Coupe Plate is a 252mm porcelain plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural variation in tone and pattern across each piece. No two plates look identical, which gives the range a handcrafted, artisan quality while remaining fully consistent in shape and weight. The coupe profile — flat, with a minimal rim — keeps the focus on the food and suits a broad range of plating styles.

In a busy service environment, durability matters as much as appearance. Steelite's alumina-enriched porcelain is formulated specifically for commercial use, offering greater chip resistance than standard hospitality porcelain. The reactive glaze is fully vitrified and does not require any special handling to maintain its finish under the conditions of a working kitchen.

Practical day-to-day advantages include:

  • Dishwasher safe — holds up reliably through repeated commercial wash cycles
  • Microwave and freezer safe — supports flexible service and pre-plating workflows
  • Reactive glaze adds visual character without requiring specialised care
  • Coupe shape works across starters, mains, and sharing plates
  • Pack of 24 sized for initial cover sets or topping up existing stock

Because the glaze reacts during firing, colour depth and patterning will vary between production batches. If you are purchasing across multiple orders to build a consistent cover set, it is worth confirming stock availability from the same batch where possible. The plates arrive as a pack of 24, which is a practical quantity for smaller dining rooms or as a supplement to an existing set.

This range suits restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining operations looking to introduce texture and colour into their tableware without moving away from the practicality of porcelain. If you are building a larger cover set or need guidance on quantities for your service volume, we are happy to help you work through the numbers before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Will the glaze look consistent across plates in the same pack?

Reactive glazing is an intentional process — each plate fires differently, so variation in tone and patterning between pieces is expected and part of the design. Within a single production batch the variation is controlled, but if you are ordering across separate deliveries over time, subtle batch differences in depth of colour can occur. It is worth flagging this if you are building a large cover set incrementally.

How does the Charcoal Dapple range hold up in a high-volume dishwash environment?

Steelite's alumina-enriched porcelain is designed for the demands of commercial kitchens, including repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles. The vitrified reactive glaze does not require any special detergents or handling. For very high-volume operations running multiple sittings per service, the chip-resistant formulation makes this a more practical choice than standard hospitality porcelain.

Is a pack of 24 the right quantity for my operation?

That depends on your cover count and how quickly you turn plates through the dishwasher during service. As a rough guide, most operations hold two to three times their seated cover count in crockery to allow for breakages and wash cycles running simultaneously with service. If you are unsure what quantity is right for your setup, we are happy to talk through your cover requirements before you order.
Steelite Charcoal Dapple Coupe Plates 252mm (Pack of 24)

£261.00(£313.20 inc VAT)

£261.00(£313.20 inc VAT)

The Steelite Charcoal Dapple Coupe Plate is a 252mm porcelain plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces natural variation in tone and pattern across each piece. No two plates look identical, which gives the range a handcrafted, artisan quality while remaining fully consistent in shape and weight. The coupe profile — flat, with a minimal rim — keeps the focus on the food and suits a broad range of plating styles.

In a busy service environment, durability matters as much as appearance. Steelite's alumina-enriched porcelain is formulated specifically for commercial use, offering greater chip resistance than standard hospitality porcelain. The reactive glaze is fully vitrified and does not require any special handling to maintain its finish under the conditions of a working kitchen.

Practical day-to-day advantages include:

  • Dishwasher safe — holds up reliably through repeated commercial wash cycles
  • Microwave and freezer safe — supports flexible service and pre-plating workflows
  • Reactive glaze adds visual character without requiring specialised care
  • Coupe shape works across starters, mains, and sharing plates
  • Pack of 24 sized for initial cover sets or topping up existing stock

Because the glaze reacts during firing, colour depth and patterning will vary between production batches. If you are purchasing across multiple orders to build a consistent cover set, it is worth confirming stock availability from the same batch where possible. The plates arrive as a pack of 24, which is a practical quantity for smaller dining rooms or as a supplement to an existing set.

This range suits restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining operations looking to introduce texture and colour into their tableware without moving away from the practicality of porcelain. If you are building a larger cover set or need guidance on quantities for your service volume, we are happy to help you work through the numbers before you order.