Robert Gordon Forager Plate 238x195mm | Reactive Glaze Stoneware

Name: Robert Gordon Forager Plate 238x195mm | Reactive Glaze Stoneware
Brand: Steelite
SKU: VV3591
Price: 148.8 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Robert Gordon Forager plate is a vitrified stoneware piece from Steelite's Forager collection, designed to bring a handmade, organic quality to table presentation. Each plate carries a reactive glaze that flows differently across every individual piece during firing, meaning no two plates are identical. The base is left unglazed, exposing the raw stoneware beneath and reinforcing the natural, earthy character of the range.

In a restaurant environment, this kind of variation is a deliberate design feature rather than an inconsistency. The organic aesthetic works well on dishes where the plating itself forms part of the dining experience — sharing plates, small plates concepts, or contemporary tasting menus where the tableware is expected to contribute to the overall feel of the dish. The irregular glaze pooling and exposed clay base complement natural, foraged, or seasonally led food presentations particularly well.

As a vitrified stoneware product from Steelite, the plate is built to a commercial standard, offering the robustness expected of front-of-house tableware in a busy service environment. Vitrified stoneware is resistant to chipping and crazing under normal commercial use and handles repeated dishwasher cycles reliably.

Reactive glaze produces a genuinely unique finish on every piece
Unglazed base highlights the raw material quality of the stoneware
Sold in boxes of 12, suitable for building consistent covers
Well suited to contemporary, natural, or foraged food concepts
Commercial vitrified construction for everyday service durability

If you are building a full table setting around the Forager collection or need guidance on cover quantities and complementary pieces, the team is happy to help you plan it through.

Frequently asked questions

Will the variation between plates cause problems for consistent front-of-house presentation?

The variation in the Forager range is intentional — each piece is unique by design, and most operators using this collection actively lean into that as part of their table identity. It works best in settings where an artisan or handmade aesthetic is part of the overall dining concept, rather than venues where strict uniformity across covers is a priority.

Is the unglazed base of the Forager plate suitable for regular dishwasher use?

The exposed stoneware base is a deliberate design feature and the plate is constructed to a commercial vitrified standard, so it is built to withstand regular commercial dishwasher cycles. It is worth ensuring your dishwasher racks are appropriate for the plate format to avoid unnecessary abrasion to the unglazed surface over time.

How many plates would I need to order for a restaurant with 40 covers?

As a general guide, most restaurants running a standard two-sitting service would hold two to three times their cover count in each plate size to allow for breakages, dishwasher cycles, and buffer stock. For 40 covers, two to three boxes of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though this depends on your service style and how frequently the plate is used across your menu.

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