Steelite Bead Sage Side Plates 202mm – Pack of 12
Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established collection of vitrified china tableware, and the Sage colourway gives it a muted, earthy tone that sits comfortably across a range of dining...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 425.87Ltr | 14990½oz
- Colour
- Green
- Diameter
- 206
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established collection of vitrified china tableware, and the Sage colourway gives it a muted, earthy tone that sits comfortably across a range of dining styles — from relaxed Scandinavian-influenced interiors to more traditional restaurant settings. At 202mm this is a compact plate suited to bread, side portions, or dessert presentation, and the classic bead rim detail provides a subtle frame without overpowering plated food.
Vitrified china is the standard material choice in commercial dining for good reason. It handles the repeated thermal cycling of a busy dishwasher cycle reliably, resists chipping better than standard earthenware, and holds its glaze finish under daily service conditions. The Sage colourway is consistent across the Bead range, so operators can build a coordinated table setting across multiple piece types without concern over colour matching between batches.
Practically, this plate works well in settings where the look of the table matters as much as durability — hotel dining rooms, independent restaurants, and brasseries tend to be the strongest fit. The sage tone is distinctive enough to stand out but neutral enough not to clash with most food presentations or linen choices.
Plates arrive in a pack of twelve, which suits initial table builds or topping up existing stock after breakages. For sites running larger covers or requiring a full range of complementary pieces across the Bead Sage collection, it is worth considering the full range of available sizes and forms before ordering.
If you are building a table setting from scratch or matching into existing Steelite stock, our team are happy to advise on quantities, complementary pieces, and suitability for your service style.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction resists chipping under daily commercial use
- Sage colourway consistent across the full Bead range for coordinated settings
- Classic bead rim detail frames food presentation without visual distraction
- 202mm diameter suits side, bread, and dessert plate applications
- Pack of 12 supports initial table builds or breakage replacement stock
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without glaze deterioration
- Coordinated colourway simplifies table builds across multiple piece types
- Neutral sage tone complements most food presentations and linen choices
- Compact plate size increases flexibility across multiple service courses
- Pack quantity reduces per-unit cost when refreshing or expanding cover stock
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 425.87Ltr | 14990½oz
- Colour
- Green
- Diameter
- 206
- Dimensions
- 25(H) x 206(Ø)mm | 1(H)" x 8(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 462.1g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Vitrified china is well suited to high-turnover environments — it is harder-wearing than standard earthenware and handles repeated mechanical dishwashing reliably. That said, no tableware is immune to breakage in very busy operations, so it is worth factoring in a sensible buffer stock, particularly for smaller plate sizes which tend to circulate more frequently.
- The Bead Sage colourway is specific to this collection, so mixing with other Steelite ranges will depend on how closely their glazes and tones complement each other. If you are building a mixed table setting, it is worth reviewing the full Bead Sage collection first to confirm all required forms are available before looking at cross-range combinations.
- A general rule for commercial settings is to hold two to three times your seated cover count to allow for dishwasher turnaround and breakage. For a 40-cover site using this plate at every setting, four to five packs of 12 would typically be a sensible starting point, though service style and turnaround speed will affect the precise quantity needed.