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Steelite Performance
Steelite Off Grid Studio Fire Plates Ember 230mm (24 Pack)
£340.00(£408.00 inc VAT)
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The Off Grid Studio Fire collection is designed by potter Sam Gordon and produced by Steelite Performance. It takes visual cues from wood-fired ceramics — the kind where no two pieces come out of the kiln exactly alike — and translates that aesthetic into a commercially practical porcelain body. The Ember colourway sits within that tradition: earthy tones, subtle colour shifts across the surface, and edge details that give each plate a handmade character without the fragility of true studio pottery.
In service, that reactive glaze means natural variation from piece to piece, which tends to work well on tables where that informal, artisan quality is part of the dining experience. The porcelain construction is sufficiently robust for regular restaurant use — resistant to everyday knocks, staining, and the thermal cycling that comes with moving tableware between prep, service, and the wash. The 230mm diameter is a useful side plate or starter plate size, practical across a range of menu formats.
Practically, these plates are suited to the full run of commercial kitchen conditions:
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for efficient turnaround between covers
- Oven and microwave safe, allowing flexible plating and finishing workflows
- Freezer safe for cold prep and pre-plated dessert applications
- Semi-matte glaze resists surface staining under regular service conditions
- Supplied in a case of 24, reducing the need for frequent reordering
This range is well suited to casual dining, neighbourhood restaurants, and any operator looking to introduce a tactile, hand-crafted feel to the table without sacrificing durability or wash performance. If you are building a full table setting or need to assess whether this range sits well alongside other pieces in your current crockery selection, our team is happy to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
Are these plates suitable for high-volume restaurant use, or are they more fragile than standard tableware?
The Fire range uses a commercial-grade porcelain body rather than true studio pottery, so it is intended for regular restaurant service. The reactive glaze gives an artisan appearance, but the underlying construction is designed to handle the thermal and mechanical demands of daily use, including commercial dishwashing. That said, as with any semi-matte glazed tableware, it is worth monitoring for staining over time if your dishwasher chemistry is particularly aggressive.
How much natural variation should we expect between individual plates in the same pack?
This is by design rather than a quality issue. The Ember colourway is intentionally reactive, meaning tone, surface highlights, and edge detail will differ from plate to plate. For most casual dining and contemporary restaurant settings this adds to the appeal, but if your service format requires a very uniform table presentation, it is worth viewing a sample before committing to a full order.
Is the 230mm size the only option in the Fire collection, or are other sizes available?
The Fire range from Off Grid Studio is available in additional formats and sizes across the Steelite Performance catalogue. If you are building a full place setting or need to match across multiple plate sizes, it is worth speaking to us to confirm current availability and ensure the pieces work together as a cohesive table arrangement.
£340.00(£408.00 inc VAT)
£340.00(£408.00 inc VAT)
The Off Grid Studio Fire collection is designed by potter Sam Gordon and produced by Steelite Performance. It takes visual cues from wood-fired ceramics — the kind where no two pieces come out of the kiln exactly alike — and translates that aesthetic into a commercially practical porcelain body. The Ember colourway sits within that tradition: earthy tones, subtle colour shifts across the surface, and edge details that give each plate a handmade character without the fragility of true studio pottery.
In service, that reactive glaze means natural variation from piece to piece, which tends to work well on tables where that informal, artisan quality is part of the dining experience. The porcelain construction is sufficiently robust for regular restaurant use — resistant to everyday knocks, staining, and the thermal cycling that comes with moving tableware between prep, service, and the wash. The 230mm diameter is a useful side plate or starter plate size, practical across a range of menu formats.
Practically, these plates are suited to the full run of commercial kitchen conditions:
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for efficient turnaround between covers
- Oven and microwave safe, allowing flexible plating and finishing workflows
- Freezer safe for cold prep and pre-plated dessert applications
- Semi-matte glaze resists surface staining under regular service conditions
- Supplied in a case of 24, reducing the need for frequent reordering
This range is well suited to casual dining, neighbourhood restaurants, and any operator looking to introduce a tactile, hand-crafted feel to the table without sacrificing durability or wash performance. If you are building a full table setting or need to assess whether this range sits well alongside other pieces in your current crockery selection, our team is happy to talk it through.
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