Steelite Craft Brown Freestyle Plates 255mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Brown Freestyle Plate is a 255mm (10") side and starter plate from Steelite's Craft collection, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic with a hand-applied brown glaze. The freestyle...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 255
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Brown Freestyle Plate is a 255mm (10") side and starter plate from Steelite's Craft collection, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic with a hand-applied brown glaze. The freestyle shape moves away from a standard round profile, giving each plate a subtly irregular outline that references traditional country stoneware. The rich, lustrous brown glaze varies slightly across individual pieces, which is characteristic of the range rather than a defect.
In service, alumina vitrified ceramic offers a meaningful step up in durability compared to standard vitrified china. The material is dense and resistant to the thermal cycling that comes with continuous dishwasher use in busy operations, and the Lifetime Edge Chip warranty from Steelite reflects that confidence in long-term performance. For kitchens running multiple covers per sitting, plates in this category tend to hold up well over time when handled and racked correctly.
The Craft Brown range suits operations where the visual narrative of the plate matters as much as its function — the earthy tones and organic shape work particularly well with seasonal menus, natural or foraged ingredients, and plating styles that benefit from a textured, artisan backdrop. It performs equally well in relaxed café settings and more considered restaurant environments.
- Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe for flexible kitchen use
- Freestyle shape adds visual interest to starters and sharing plates
- Hand-applied glaze gives natural variation across the set
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction supports durability in high-turnover service
- Backed by Steelite's Lifetime Edge Chip warranty
This is a 255mm plate, which positions it comfortably as a starter, side, or dessert plate. Operations needing a larger main course plate will find alternative sizes within the Craft Brown range. The pack quantity of 12 suits smaller establishments or those building stock gradually; larger operations may want to consider multiple packs to cover service and breakage float from the outset.
If you're building a full table setting or want to discuss quantities and complementary pieces within the Craft Brown range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- 255mm freestyle plate in hand-glazed alumina vitrified ceramic construction
- Organic, non-standard shape referencing traditional hand-thrown country stoneware
- Rich brown glaze applied by hand, producing natural variation across pieces
- Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe for commercial kitchen environments
- Backed by Steelite Lifetime Edge Chip warranty for long-term confidence
Operational Benefits
- Durable ceramic construction withstands continuous dishwasher cycling in busy service
- Distinctive shape elevates food presentation without additional garnish or effort
- Natural glaze variation gives each cover a considered, individual appearance
- Versatile enough for starters, sides, and desserts across different menu styles
- Lifetime Edge Chip warranty reduces long-term replacement cost for operators
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 255(Ø)mm/ 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Lustrous Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 8.04kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A general rule for tableware is to hold three times your cover count to allow for tables in use, items in the dishwasher, and a breakage float. For a 30-cover restaurant using this plate as a starter plate, that would suggest holding around 90 plates — approximately eight packs. Busy operations or those with longer service windows may want to hold more.
- Yes, and that is by design. The Craft collection uses a hand-applied glaze process, so subtle differences in tone and texture are expected across individual plates within the same pack. Most operators find this variation adds to the rustic character of the range rather than detracting from it, though it is worth bearing in mind if your operation requires a very uniform table presentation.
- At 255mm, this plate sits at the larger end of starter sizing and the smaller end of main course sizing. It works well for light mains, shared plates, or smaller portions, but for a standard main course plate most operators look to a 280mm or larger size. If you need guidance on which sizes to combine for a full table setting, we can help you work through the Craft Brown range.