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Steelite Performance
Steelite Off Grid Studio Fire Plates Timber 260mm 12 Pack
£184.00(£220.80 inc VAT)
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The Off Grid Studio Fire plate is a porcelain side plate designed by potter Sam Gordon for Steelite Performance. The range takes its visual cues from wood-fired ceramics — a process where the kiln demands constant attention and the results are never entirely predictable. That unpredictability is the point. Each plate carries its own subtle colour variation, reactive glaze highlights, and edge detail, meaning no two pieces are identical. The Timber colourway sits in warm, earthy tones that complement a wide range of table settings.
Despite the hand-crafted aesthetic, these plates are built for the realities of busy service. The porcelain body is robust enough to withstand the daily demands of a working restaurant environment, resisting staining, surface wear, and the inevitable knocks of a fast-paced pass. The semi-matte glaze holds up well under repeated dishwasher cycling without losing its character over time.
- Suitable for dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer use
- Reactive glaze gives each plate a distinct, individual appearance
- Porcelain construction resists chipping and staining under regular service
- Timber colourway works well across contemporary and rustic table styles
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for covers-based ordering
These plates are well suited to restaurants, gastro pubs, boutique hotels, and any operation looking to move away from plain white tableware without sacrificing practicality. The 260mm diameter positions them comfortably as a side or starter plate in most service contexts. For operations requiring a full range across multiple cover sizes, Steelite's Off Grid Studio Fire collection extends across further plate sizes and supplementary pieces.
If you're building a new table setting or expanding an existing one and want to talk through how the Fire range fits your concept, we're happy to help you work through the options.
Frequently asked questions
Are these plates robust enough for high-volume restaurant service?
Yes. Although the Fire range is designed to look hand-crafted, the underlying porcelain body is the same commercially rated material used across Steelite's broader tableware portfolio. It handles repeated dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the general wear of busy service well. That said, like all reactive-glaze tableware, careful handling during storage will help preserve the surface finish over time.
How does the reactive glaze affect consistency across a table setting?
Each plate will vary slightly in tone, highlight position, and edge detail — that variation is intentional and part of the design concept. In practice, the differences are subtle enough that plates read as a coherent set on the table, while retaining the individual character of the range. Operators who prefer a uniform, matched appearance across covers may find a standard glaze range a better fit.
Is the 260mm size suitable for a main course plate, or is it better used as a side or starter?
At 260mm diameter, this plate sits most naturally as a side plate or a starter/small-plate course rather than a main course cover. For operations running a small-plates or sharing menu concept, it can work well as a primary service plate. If you need a larger main course plate within the same Fire range, it's worth checking whether additional sizes are available in the collection to keep your table setting consistent.
£184.00(£220.80 inc VAT)
£184.00(£220.80 inc VAT)
The Off Grid Studio Fire plate is a porcelain side plate designed by potter Sam Gordon for Steelite Performance. The range takes its visual cues from wood-fired ceramics — a process where the kiln demands constant attention and the results are never entirely predictable. That unpredictability is the point. Each plate carries its own subtle colour variation, reactive glaze highlights, and edge detail, meaning no two pieces are identical. The Timber colourway sits in warm, earthy tones that complement a wide range of table settings.
Despite the hand-crafted aesthetic, these plates are built for the realities of busy service. The porcelain body is robust enough to withstand the daily demands of a working restaurant environment, resisting staining, surface wear, and the inevitable knocks of a fast-paced pass. The semi-matte glaze holds up well under repeated dishwasher cycling without losing its character over time.
- Suitable for dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer use
- Reactive glaze gives each plate a distinct, individual appearance
- Porcelain construction resists chipping and staining under regular service
- Timber colourway works well across contemporary and rustic table styles
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for covers-based ordering
These plates are well suited to restaurants, gastro pubs, boutique hotels, and any operation looking to move away from plain white tableware without sacrificing practicality. The 260mm diameter positions them comfortably as a side or starter plate in most service contexts. For operations requiring a full range across multiple cover sizes, Steelite's Off Grid Studio Fire collection extends across further plate sizes and supplementary pieces.
If you're building a new table setting or expanding an existing one and want to talk through how the Fire range fits your concept, we're happy to help you work through the options.
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