Steelite Bead Truffle Pasta Plates 240mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established vitrified china collection built for commercial front-of-house use. The Truffle colourway — a warm, muted grey-brown — gives the Bead profile a Scandinavian...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 860.6Ltr | 30293oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 242
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead range is a well-established vitrified china collection built for commercial front-of-house use. The Truffle colourway — a warm, muted grey-brown — gives the Bead profile a Scandinavian character that sits comfortably in both contemporary dining rooms and more traditional settings. These 240mm pasta plates are proportioned for main-course pasta, risotto, and similar dishes where a defined rim keeps presentation contained without restricting the bowl area.
Vitrified china is the material of choice in most professional kitchens because it withstands the daily mechanical stress of commercial dishwashers, stacking, and busy pass environments far better than earthenware or standard porcelain. The Truffle glaze on the Bead range holds its colour reliably under repeated high-temperature wash cycles, which matters on a coloured or tonal piece where fading would compromise the look over time.
From an operational standpoint, the Bead Truffle plates offer a few practical advantages worth noting:
- Vitrified construction resists chipping along the bead rim during stacking and handling
- The neutral Truffle tone works across a range of food styles without competing with plating colours
- Sold in packs of 12, making it straightforward to build or replenish covers in multiples
- Consistent sizing supports uniform presentation across a section
These plates are sold in packs of 12, which suits most operators looking to top up an existing Bead Truffle cover set or introduce the range in manageable quantities. At 776.8g per plate, they have a solid feel in hand without being unwieldy for front-of-house staff carrying stacked covers. There are no special storage requirements, though as with all rimmed coloured pieces, care with stacking height will prolong the glaze finish.
The Bead Truffle pasta plate is well suited to mid-to-high-end casual dining, bistros, and hotel restaurants where a cohesive, tonal table setting is a priority. For operations running higher cover counts or seeking a full Bead Truffle cover — including side plates, bowls, and flatware — the broader range is worth considering to maintain consistency across the table.
If you're building a new cover or matching into an existing Steelite scheme, we're happy to talk through quantities and complementary pieces before you order.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- 240mm diameter proportioned for pasta, risotto, and main-course service
- Truffle colourway with a stable glaze resistant to repeated wash cycles
- Bead rim profile compatible with both traditional and contemporary table settings
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward cover building and replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Withstands daily commercial dishwashing without glaze fade or chipping
- Neutral tonal finish complements a wide range of plating styles
- Consistent sizing supports uniform presentation across the section
- Solid 776.8g weight gives a quality feel without straining front-of-house staff
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock management and cover top-ups
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 860.6Ltr | 30293oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 242
- Dimensions
- 47(H) x 242(Ø)mm | 1¾(H)" x 9½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 776.8g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Vitrified china is specifically manufactured to handle the high temperatures and repeated cycles of commercial dishwashers. The Truffle glaze on the Bead range is designed to retain its colour and surface integrity under sustained daily use, which is particularly important for tonal or coloured pieces where fading would be visible over time.
- It depends on your cover count, table turn speed, and dishwasher cycle time, but as a general guide most operators allow for two to three times their seated cover count to ensure adequate plates are in circulation during peak service. Each pack of 12 makes it practical to scale up in manageable increments rather than committing to a single large order.
- The Truffle colourway is specific to the Bead range within the Steelite portfolio, so it works best when paired with other Bead Truffle pieces for a cohesive table setting. That said, many operators mix Steelite ranges where different courses call for different profiles — if you're unsure whether a combination will work visually, it's worth getting in touch before ordering.