Steelite Brown Dapple Slimline Plates 270mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
These slimline plates from Steelite's Brown Dapple range are a straightforward, well-made choice for operators looking to add a warmer, more natural aesthetic to their table presentation. The shallow rim...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Cream
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 270(Ø)mm
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Product Description
These slimline plates from Steelite's Brown Dapple range are a straightforward, well-made choice for operators looking to add a warmer, more natural aesthetic to their table presentation. The shallow rim profile keeps the focus on the food, while the dappled brown edge gives each piece a tactile, earthy quality that complements rustic, bistro, and contemporary casual dining styles alike. At 270mm they sit comfortably as a main course plate across a broad range of menu styles.
Steelite's alumina vitrified ceramic construction is a practical specification for commercial environments. The material is denser and more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard porcelain, which matters when plates are cycling through service, clearing, and a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day. The finish holds up well under repeated washing without significant fading or surface degradation over time.
From an operational standpoint, this range offers a few practical advantages worth noting:
- Dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe — no handling restrictions during service
- Consistent glaze finish makes the range easy to mix with other Brown Dapple pieces
- Slimline profile stacks efficiently, reducing storage footprint in a busy pass or plate store
- Sold in a pack of 24, which suits a standard covers rotation without over-ordering
The pack of 24 is appropriate for smaller restaurants, cafés, or as a supplementary stock run for operators already using the Brown Dapple range. Higher-volume sites running large covers or multiple sittings may want to consider ordering multiple packs to maintain adequate stock in rotation.
If you're building out a full tabletop scheme or need guidance on quantities relative to your expected covers, we're happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced chip resistance
- 270mm diameter suited to standard main course plating
- Shallow slimline rim keeps presentation clean and food-focused
- Dappled brown glaze finish consistent across the full range
- Dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe with no service restrictions
Operational Benefits
- Resists chipping and crazing through high-volume daily dishwasher cycles
- Slimline profile stacks compactly, saving space in busy plate stores
- Earthy glaze tone complements rustic, bistro, and casual dining menus
- Mix-and-match capability across Brown Dapple range simplifies tabletop builds
- Pack of 24 provides a practical quantity for smaller site rotations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Cream
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 270(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 19.03kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common rule of thumb is to hold three times your seated covers in plate stock to allow for a full sitting, plates in transit to the kitchen, and plates in the dishwasher simultaneously. For a 30-cover restaurant, two packs of 24 would represent a minimum working stock, though higher-turnover operations or those running multiple sittings may benefit from additional packs.
- Yes. The alumina vitrified ceramic material is designed to withstand the temperatures and detergents used in commercial dishwashers without significant glaze degradation over time. They are also microwave and freezer safe, so there are no restrictions on how they move through a typical service workflow.
- The Brown Dapple range is designed as a cohesive collection, so the glaze finish and dapple effect are consistent across different plate sizes, bowls, and serving pieces within the range. This makes it straightforward to build or extend a full tabletop scheme without visible inconsistencies between pieces.