Steelite Asteria Stack Plate 285mm | Fine Dining Tableware (Box 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Asteria Stack Plate is a rimless round plate made from alumina vitrified ceramic, finished in a clean white with a deep black band around the outer edge. It...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 285
- Dimensions
- 285(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Steelite Asteria Stack Plate is a rimless round plate made from alumina vitrified ceramic, finished in a clean white with a deep black band around the outer edge. It is designed specifically for contemporary, presentation-led service where the visual arrangement of the dish is central to the dining experience.
The rimless profile gives the chef full use of the plate surface, which is a practical consideration when plating dishes with multiple components or where garnish placement extends to the outer edge. The deep black band acts as a natural boundary, bringing focus to the food without requiring any additional decorative framing. In a busy kitchen environment, a consistent plate like this helps maintain visual standards across every cover, regardless of who is plating.
From a practical standpoint, the alumina vitrified ceramic construction is well suited to the demands of commercial service — it handles repeated thermal cycling through dishwashers and plate warmers reliably and resists chipping better than standard porcelain, which matters when plates are moving through a kitchen at volume.
- Rimless profile maximises the usable plating surface
- Deep black outer band frames presentation consistently across covers
- Alumina vitrified ceramic offers good durability under commercial use conditions
- Stackable form keeps storage compact and service retrieval straightforward
- Supplied in a box of six, suited to incremental stock building or replacement
This plate is best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and similar operations where plate presentation is a deliberate part of the guest experience. It sits comfortably in a contemporary or minimalist setting rather than a traditional one. If your operation plates extremely generous portions or needs a larger canvas, consider whether a bigger format within the Asteria range would be more appropriate.
If you are building a full table setting around the Asteria range or want to discuss quantities for a new opening, the team is happy to talk through what makes sense for your specific operation.
Key Features
- Rimless design provides full use of the 285mm plate surface
- Deep black ceramic band applied to outer edge for consistent presentation
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping under repeated handling
- Stackable profile supports compact storage in commercial kitchen conditions
- Supplied in a box of six for flexible stock management and top-up ordering
Operational Benefits
- Gives chefs maximum plating area for precise, multi-element presentation
- Black band frames every dish consistently, reducing reliance on individual judgement
- Handles daily dishwasher cycles without significant degradation over time
- Stackable form reduces storage footprint during busy pre-service preparation
- Box-of-six supply format allows gradual stock building without large upfront commitment
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 285
- Dimensions
- 285(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic handles the thermal cycling of commercial plate warmers well as a general rule, though you should always warm gradually rather than using extreme heat settings. If you are using a specific warmer model with unusually high temperatures, it is worth confirming compatibility before committing to large quantities.
- The absence of a rim means the full diameter is available for plating, which suits refined, structured presentations where every element is placed deliberately. It is less forgiving of generous, informal portions where food might extend to the very edge — for those styles of service, a coupe or lipped plate may suit better.
- The deep black band is part of the Steelite Asteria design and is produced to withstand commercial dishwasher use, as you would expect from a manufacturer working at this level. As with any decorated ware, using rinse aids and detergents within recommended parameters will help maintain the finish over the long term.