Steelite Bead Maroon Band Plates 255mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established vitrified china pattern used across hotel dining rooms, restaurants, and private members clubs. The maroon coloured band running to the rim of the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 615.14Ltr | 21653oz
- Colour
- Red
- Diameter
- 257
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established vitrified china pattern used across hotel dining rooms, restaurants, and private members clubs. The maroon coloured band running to the rim of the plate adds a defined, deliberate detail that works with both traditional and contemporary table settings, providing a clear visual framing for plated dishes without overpowering them.
Vitrified china is the standard choice for professional front-of-house use, and for good reason. It handles the daily rigours of commercial dishwashing reliably, resists chipping better than standard earthenware, and holds its glaze over an extended service life. At 255mm, this plate sits comfortably as a starter or side plate depending on your cover format, though it can also serve as a main plate in lighter dining concepts.
From an operational standpoint, the Bead Maroon Band plates offer:
- A consistent, identifiable look that supports branded table presentation
- Vitrified construction suited to high-frequency commercial dishwasher cycles
- A plate size versatile enough for multiple courses depending on menu style
- Pack quantities that allow operators to build cover stock efficiently
- Compatibility with other pieces in the wider Steelite Bead range for a cohesive table setting
As with any front-of-house china, it is worth considering your breakage rate and the volume of covers you turn each service when deciding how many packs to hold in stock. The 255mm format may not suit all main course presentations, particularly where generous portion sizes or large garnish arrangements are involved.
These plates are most appropriate for restaurants, hotel dining, and catering operations looking for a clean, recognisable pattern with a touch of colour. If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on quantities relative to your cover count, the team is happy to help you work through it before you order.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction designed for commercial dishwasher durability
- 255mm diameter suitable for starter, side, or light main presentations
- Maroon coloured rim band provides defined, consistent table presentation
- Part of the wider Steelite Bead range for cohesive place settings
- Supplied in packs of 12 to support efficient cover stock building
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without glaze deterioration
- Consistent rim detail supports a polished, branded front-of-house look
- Versatile plate size reduces the need for multiple specialist sizes
- Pack format allows operators to scale stock in line with cover numbers
- Matches across the Bead range, simplifying tableware sourcing decisions
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 615.14Ltr | 21653oz
- Colour
- Red
- 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
- As a general guide, most operators hold three to four times their seated cover count in tableware to allow for dishwasher turnaround and breakage. For a 40-cover restaurant, that would suggest holding around 120 to 160 plates of any given size, which works out at 10 to 14 packs of 12. Your actual requirement will depend on your service pace, dishwasher cycle time, and how frequently this plate size appears on the menu.
- Steelite applies the colour band as part of the vitrified china production process, which means it is integrated into the glaze rather than being a surface print or decal. This makes it significantly more resistant to fading and wear through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles compared with on-glaze decoration.
- Yes — the Bead pattern is available across multiple plate sizes and some supplementary pieces, so it is possible to build a cohesive table setting using items from across the range. If you are specifying tableware for a new concept or want to confirm which pieces are currently available, it is worth speaking to the team to check current stock and lead times before committing to quantities.