Steelite Craft Melamine Oval Plates White 260mm (Pack of 6)

These Steelite Craft oval plates are made from melamine and finished with a white colourwash, surface texture and speckled glaze effect that gives the appearance of hand-thrown pottery. The result is a casual, artisan aesthetic that works well with rustic, bistro and contemporary plating styles — particularly for small mains, shared plates and plated desserts.

Melamine plateware of this type is a practical choice for operations where breakage and chipping are an ongoing cost. The material holds up well in busy service environments and resists staining from everyday food contact. The finish retains its appearance over repeated use without the attrition you would expect from standard ceramic.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:

• Chip and stain resistant — handles the knocks of busy service and stacking
• Safe for commercial dishwashers — straightforward to turn around between covers
• Lightweight relative to ceramic — easier for front-of-house handling during long shifts
• Consistent hand-thrown aesthetic across the pack — suits considered, artisan plating presentations
• Sold in packs of six — practical for building par levels without over-ordering

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave use, so this plateware is best suited to operations where food is plated directly from service rather than reheated to order on the plate. It is also not intended for oven use.

These plates are well suited to cafés, bistros, delis and buffet operations looking for a durable alternative to ceramic with a more characterful finish. They are a reasonable fit where the hand-crafted aesthetic is part of the front-of-house identity.

If you are building a full cover set or unsure how these fit alongside other Steelite Craft pieces in your current range, we are happy to help you work through the options.