Steelite Alvo Venitia Dinner Plates 230mm White (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Alvo Venitia is a 230mm (9") white dinner plate from Steelite's Alvo range, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. It features gently flowing curves and a subtle embossed detail...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 230
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Product Description
The Steelite Alvo Venitia is a 230mm (9") white dinner plate from Steelite's Alvo range, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. It features gently flowing curves and a subtle embossed detail at the rim, giving it a refined appearance without crossing into overtly decorative territory. The finish is a clean, pure white that presents food clearly under service conditions.
Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded material in commercial catering. It fires denser and harder than standard vitrified china, which translates to meaningful resistance to thermal shock and surface staining — both common causes of early plate replacement in busy operations. The glaze is robust enough to hold up through repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles without crazing or dulling noticeably, which matters when plates are turning over multiple times per service.
From an operational standpoint, this plate works across a broad range of cuisines and plating styles. The 9" diameter suits most main course portions without being oversized, and the profile stacks well for storage and transport between sections. Supplied in packs of 24, the quantity is practical for building consistent cover counts or topping up an existing service set.
- Thermal shock resistance reduces breakage risk during rapid temperature changes
- Stain-resistant glaze maintains appearance through heavy dishwasher use
- Lifetime edge chip warranty offers longer-term cost certainty on replacements
- Consistent white finish supports presentation across varied menu styles
- Stackable profile suits high-turnover storage and pass environments
This plate is well suited to mid-range and premium restaurants, hotel dining, and contract catering operations where durability and presentation both matter. For sites running very high covers or requiring particularly robust stock, it is worth considering whether a heavier-gauge option from the wider Steelite range would be a better fit.
If you are speccing crockery for a new opening or refreshing an existing set, our team is happy to talk through quantities, mix of sizes, and suitability for your service style.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction fired for exceptional density and hardness
- Thermal shock resistant glaze withstands rapid temperature changes in service
- Stain-resistant surface maintains appearance through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Subtle embossed rim detail adds refinement without complicating food presentation
- Lifetime edge chip warranty included as standard across the Alvo range
Operational Benefits
- Reduces premature plate replacement costs in high-turnover service environments
- Consistent white finish supports clean, professional presentation across all cuisines
- Robust glaze retains its appearance even after sustained heavy dishwasher use
- Stackable profile keeps storage organised and pass handover efficient during service
- Pack of 24 simplifies stock management and cover count planning for operators
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 230
- Dimensions
- 230(Ø)mm/ 9"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Robust Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 12.67kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic contains a higher proportion of alumina, which makes it denser and harder than conventional vitrified china. In practice this means greater resistance to chipping, thermal shock, and surface wear — all of which matter when plates are being loaded into commercial dishwashers and handled at pace multiple times per day.
- A 9" plate works well for most standard main course portions across European, modern British, and Asian cuisine styles. It offers enough surface area for composed plating without the plate looking oversized under a typical portion. If your kitchen runs particularly generous portions or large sharing-style dishes, a larger diameter from the Alvo range may be worth considering.
- Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty covers chipping at the rim under normal commercial use conditions — the area most vulnerable to damage in busy kitchens. It is worth checking the specific terms with us before ordering, as coverage conditions can vary depending on how the claim is submitted and the nature of the damage.