Steelite Bead Black Band Plates 255mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead Black Band plate is a 255mm vitrified china plate from the Bead range, distinguished by a bold black colour band around the rim. It is a mid-sized...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 615.14Ltr | 21653oz
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 257
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead Black Band plate is a 255mm vitrified china plate from the Bead range, distinguished by a bold black colour band around the rim. It is a mid-sized plate commonly used as a starter or dessert plate, though it sits comfortably in the main course position depending on portion style and cuisine format.
Vitrified china is the standard material for serious front-of-house tableware in commercial settings. It fires at higher temperatures than standard earthenware, producing a denser, harder body that resists chipping and crazing under the daily handling pressures of a busy restaurant environment — stackable service, commercial dishwashers, and high-turnover covers. The Bead range has an established reputation in UK hospitality, and this black-banded variant is well suited to operators who want a defined, graphic presentation aesthetic without moving to full coloured ware.
- Vitrified china construction resists chipping and crazing under heavy daily use
- Bold black rim band gives clean visual framing for plated dishes
- 255mm diameter suits starter, dessert, or lighter main course presentation
- Stackable profile supports efficient storage and service flow
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwasher cycles
The black band finish is fixed in the vitrification process, so it holds its colour through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without fading or wearing in the way that applied surface decoration can. This makes it a practical choice for operators who want a consistent presentation standard across a large covers count over time.
Plates are sold in packs of 12, which suits initial stock builds or topping up existing sets. Operators running larger covers or higher-turnover services may want to consider the volume of stock required to maintain a full complement through a busy service and dishwasher turnaround. For very high-volume operations, building a deeper stock holding from the outset tends to reduce mid-service pressure.
If you are building a full table setting or matching the Bead Black Band range across multiple plate sizes, it is worth speaking with us to make sure the pieces you select work together across your cover layout and service style.
Key Features
- Vitrified china body fired for density and chip resistance
- Fixed black colour band applied through the vitrification process
- 255mm diameter suitable for starter, dessert, or light main course
- Stackable form supports compact storage in busy kitchen environments
- Rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without surface degradation
Operational Benefits
- Consistent rim presentation held through high-frequency dishwasher use
- Reduces mid-service breakage risk compared to standard earthenware plates
- Clean graphic aesthetic supports contemporary and formal plating styles
- Pack-of-12 format allows straightforward stock builds for most cover counts
- Durable vitrified construction lowers long-term replacement costs
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 615.14Ltr | 21653oz
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 257
- Dimensions
- 26(H) x 257(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 10(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 739.9g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A useful rule of thumb is to hold at least two to three times your seated cover count per plate size, to allow for plates in service, in the wash, and in reserve. For a 40-cover operation using this plate for starters or desserts, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though higher-turnover services may need more depth.
- Yes. The black band on these plates is part of the vitrification process rather than a surface-applied decoration, so it does not fade or wear in the way printed or decal finishes can. They are designed for the temperature and chemical exposure levels of standard commercial dishwasher cycles.
- 255mm sits at the smaller end of main course sizing — it works well for lighter dishes, modern small-plate formats, or cuisines where presentation is compact. Operators serving larger portioned mains typically use a 285mm or 310mm plate, so it is worth considering your menu format and portion style before committing to quantity.