Steelite Concrete Rectangular Melamine Platters GN 1/2 Pack of 3
Product Description
These Steelite Concrete rectangular melamine platters are GN 1/2 format, sold in packs of three, and designed for buffet, cold display, and food presentation service. The concrete colourwash finish gives...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 3
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 265(W) x 325(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
These Steelite Concrete rectangular melamine platters are GN 1/2 format, sold in packs of three, and designed for buffet, cold display, and food presentation service. The concrete colourwash finish gives a consistent, contemporary appearance that works well across a range of service styles, from hotel buffets to café counters and event catering.
Melamine at this quality level is a practical choice for high-turnover service environments. The material resists chipping and staining reliably under daily commercial use, which matters when platters are handled repeatedly across sittings or passed between kitchen and front-of-house staff. The GN 1/2 format integrates with standard gastronorm display systems and buffet risers, which simplifies layout planning for operators already working within a GN-based setup.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are straightforward:
- Dishwasher-safe construction reduces turnaround time between service periods
- Chip and stain resistance lowers replacement frequency compared with ceramic alternatives
- GN 1/2 sizing fits standard buffet display equipment without adaptation
- Consistent concrete finish supports cohesive table or counter presentation
- Pack-of-three format suits operators building or topping up sets
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for hot food service or microwave use. These platters are best suited to cold buffet, ambient display, and plated cold starters or desserts. For operations requiring heat retention, ceramic or porcelain alternatives would be more appropriate.
These platters are well suited to hotels, event caterers, café operators, and any site running a regular buffet or display service where durability and presentation consistency both matter. If you are unsure whether this format works within your existing display setup, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- GN 1/2 format integrates with standard gastronorm buffet display systems
- Melamine construction with chip-resistant and stain-resistant surface
- Concrete colourwash finish for consistent contemporary food presentation
- Dishwasher-safe for efficient turnaround between commercial service periods
- Supplied in a pack of three for building or replenishing sets
Operational Benefits
- Reduces replacement costs through durable chip and stain resistance
- Fits existing GN buffet setups without additional adaptation or hardware
- Speeds up post-service cleaning cycles as platters are dishwasher-safe
- Maintains a cohesive presentation aesthetic across buffet or display counters
- Pack format simplifies stock management for high-turnover service operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 3
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 265(W) x 325(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Gn size
- 1/2 GN half
- Material
- Melamine
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 2.60kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — melamine is not designed for hot food or microwave use. These platters are best used for cold buffet, ambient display, cold starters, or desserts. For hot food presentation, ceramic or porcelain options would be more appropriate.
- Yes. The GN 1/2 format is a standard gastronorm size, so these platters are compatible with most buffet risers, display systems, and chafing dish frames designed for GN sizing. If you are unsure whether they will work with your specific setup, it is worth checking the internal dimensions of your display equipment before ordering.
- Melamine at this quality level is a reliable choice for high-frequency commercial use — it handles repeated handling, stacking, and dishwasher cycles well without the chipping risk associated with ceramic. The concrete finish also tends to disguise minor surface marks better than plain white alternatives, which helps maintain presentation standards across a busy service period.