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Steelite Creations Portico Melamine Plates 270mm (Pack of 6)
£101.00(£121.20 inc VAT)
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The Steelite Creations Portico plate is a 270mm melamine dinnerware piece finished in a soft, beige-toned stone-effect glaze. It sits within Steelite's Creations range, which is designed to bring a ceramic aesthetic to melamine ware — offering the visual refinement of stoneware without the weight or fragility that comes with it. Supplied in packs of six, these plates are sized for main courses and generous starter or sharing portions.
In practice, melamine at this size earns its place in buffet, banqueting and outdoor dining settings where breakage risk is a genuine operational concern. The stone-effect finish is neutral enough to work across a range of food types and presentation styles without drawing attention away from the dish itself. The lightweight construction also reduces fatigue during extended service periods, particularly where front-of-house staff are carrying multiple covers.
- Break-resistant melamine construction suits high-turnover and outdoor service
- Neutral stone-effect finish presents well across varied menu styles
- Dishwasher safe, supporting efficient turnaround between covers
- Lightweight design reduces handling fatigue during busy service
- Pack of six allows straightforward batch purchasing for larger operations
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave use, which is a consideration for any operation that reheats plated dishes to order. These plates are also best suited to ambient and cold service rather than very hot dishes held for extended periods. For settings requiring full oven-to-table capability, ceramic or vitrified options would be more appropriate.
The Portico range suits hotels, event caterers, casual dining operators and outdoor hospitality venues where durability and presentation need to work alongside each other. For very high-volume banqueting requiring larger batch quantities or different size profiles, it is worth discussing the full range with us before ordering.
If you are specifying tableware across a new venue or refreshing an existing range, we are happy to talk through what works best for your service style.
Frequently asked questions
Are these plates suitable for hot food service?
Melamine is suitable for ambient and moderately warm food presentation, but it is not recommended for very high-temperature dishes held for extended periods, and it is not microwave safe. For operations that reheat plated dishes to order, ceramic or vitrified alternatives would be a more practical choice.
How do these hold up in a commercial dishwasher over time?
Melamine ware generally performs well through commercial dishwash cycles, though repeated exposure to very high temperatures over a long period can cause gradual dulling of the surface finish. Using the appropriate dishwasher detergent concentration and avoiding abrasive cleaning methods will help maintain appearance across extended use.
What types of operation are these best suited to?
The Portico plates are well suited to buffet and banqueting service, hotel dining, outdoor hospitality and casual dining venues where the combination of presentation quality and durability is a priority. They are less suited to fine dining environments where guests expect ceramic tableware, or to any service format requiring microwave reheating.
£101.00(£121.20 inc VAT)
£101.00(£121.20 inc VAT)
The Steelite Creations Portico plate is a 270mm melamine dinnerware piece finished in a soft, beige-toned stone-effect glaze. It sits within Steelite's Creations range, which is designed to bring a ceramic aesthetic to melamine ware — offering the visual refinement of stoneware without the weight or fragility that comes with it. Supplied in packs of six, these plates are sized for main courses and generous starter or sharing portions.
In practice, melamine at this size earns its place in buffet, banqueting and outdoor dining settings where breakage risk is a genuine operational concern. The stone-effect finish is neutral enough to work across a range of food types and presentation styles without drawing attention away from the dish itself. The lightweight construction also reduces fatigue during extended service periods, particularly where front-of-house staff are carrying multiple covers.
- Break-resistant melamine construction suits high-turnover and outdoor service
- Neutral stone-effect finish presents well across varied menu styles
- Dishwasher safe, supporting efficient turnaround between covers
- Lightweight design reduces handling fatigue during busy service
- Pack of six allows straightforward batch purchasing for larger operations
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave use, which is a consideration for any operation that reheats plated dishes to order. These plates are also best suited to ambient and cold service rather than very hot dishes held for extended periods. For settings requiring full oven-to-table capability, ceramic or vitrified options would be more appropriate.
The Portico range suits hotels, event caterers, casual dining operators and outdoor hospitality venues where durability and presentation need to work alongside each other. For very high-volume banqueting requiring larger batch quantities or different size profiles, it is worth discussing the full range with us before ordering.
If you are specifying tableware across a new venue or refreshing an existing range, we are happy to talk through what works best for your service style.
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