Steelite Craft Liquorice Freestyle Plates 250mm (Pack of 12)

The Steelite Craft Liquorice Freestyle plate is a 250mm tableware piece finished in a deep black colourwash with a hand-decorated reactive glaze. Each plate carries slight natural variation in tone and surface character — an intentional result of the reactive glaze process rather than a manufacturing inconsistency. The freestyle form departs from conventional round profiles, giving each piece an irregular, artisan quality that distinguishes it on the pass.

In a busy service environment, durability matters as much as appearance. These plates are produced in alumina vitrified ceramic, a material well regarded in commercial tableware for its resistance to chipping and thermal shock. At 490g per plate, they have a solid feel without being unwieldy for front-of-house staff handling covers at pace. The stackable profile helps with storage efficiency in tighter plate storage areas.

This plate works particularly well where operators are building a table setting around bold, dark tones or want food presentation to take visual precedence. The black colourwash provides strong contrast against lighter-coloured dishes, which can be a practical advantage when plating vibrant or garnished food. Sold in packs of 12, the quantity suits initial cover builds or topping up existing sets.

Consider whether the freestyle shape aligns with your existing tableware — its irregular form pairs naturally with a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic rather than formal or traditional settings. For operations requiring larger plate sizes or different profile shapes, the wider Steelite Craft Liquorice range offers further options.

If you're unsure whether this plate fits the look and cover volume you're working towards, we're happy to talk it through.