Steelite Craft Blue Coupe Plates 252mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Blue coupe plate is part of Steelite's Craft collection, a range designed to reference traditional hand-crafted county wares. The deep blue glaze has a rich, slightly uneven...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 252
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Blue coupe plate is part of Steelite's Craft collection, a range designed to reference traditional hand-crafted county wares. The deep blue glaze has a rich, slightly uneven quality that gives each piece a degree of individual character — intentional in the design and well suited to operators who want tableware that feels considered rather than purely functional. The 252mm coupe format provides a clean, rimless surface that works well for plated mains, salads, and starter courses where the food presentation is intended to take centre stage.
In service, Steelite's alumina vitrified ceramic construction is the practical foundation that makes the Craft range a realistic choice for busy kitchens rather than just a front-of-house statement. The material is denser and harder than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance against the knocks and stacking pressures typical in high-volume operations. The lifetime edge chip warranty reflects confidence in the durability of the construction — a relevant consideration when purchasing in quantity for regular rotation through a busy wash cycle.
- Compatible with oven, microwave and dishwasher use, reducing handling restrictions during service
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction handles repeated thermal cycling without compromising glaze integrity
- Coupe profile simplifies stacking and storage, making rotation efficient in a busy pass
- The handcrafted glaze aesthetic suits both casual dining and more considered restaurant settings
- Sold in packs of 24, making it practical to build sufficient cover count without multiple orders
Because the Craft glaze finish is applied by hand, minor variation between pieces is inherent to the range and should be expected. This is not a defect — it is characteristic of the collection — but operators seeking a uniformly standardised look across large covers should factor this in when choosing. The plates are suited to establishments where that natural variation supports the overall dining aesthetic.
This plate works well across café, bistro, brasserie and restaurant settings. For sites running very high cover volumes where maximum stock depth is a priority, it is worth discussing quantity requirements with us to ensure continuity of supply from the same production run where possible. If you have questions about building a full table setting within the Craft range or matching additional piece formats, the team is happy to help you plan that out.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body with lifetime edge chip warranty included
- Hand-applied deep blue glaze with natural variation between individual pieces
- 252mm coupe format provides full rimless surface for food presentation
- Compatible with oven, microwave and commercial dishwasher environments
- Supplied in packs of 24 to support practical cover-count purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Durable ceramic construction withstands heavy daily service and wash cycles
- Rimless coupe profile keeps stacking organised and storage space efficient
- Handcrafted glaze aesthetic elevates food presentation without additional effort
- Oven and microwave compatibility reduces handling restrictions during busy service
- Pack-of-24 format allows operators to build cover depth in fewer orders
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 252
- Dimensions
- 252(Ø)mm/ 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Lustrous Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 4.81kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The alumina vitrified ceramic used in the Craft range is denser than standard vitrified china and is designed to handle repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which is a reasonable indicator of confidence in the construction for professional use.
- Because the Craft glaze is hand-applied, some degree of variation between pieces is a deliberate characteristic of the range rather than a quality issue. Most operators find the variation subtle and well within acceptable limits for table service, but if a highly uniform look is important to your setting it is worth discussing expectations with us before ordering.
- At 252mm this plate sits at the larger end of a standard starter size and the smaller end of a main course plate, making it versatile for many plating styles — particularly where portion sizes are moderate or presentation is compact. For operators serving generous main course portions where plating space is a priority, a larger format within the Craft range may be more suitable, and we can advise on what is available.