Steelite Craft Liquorice Rectangular Plates 168x270mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Liquorice rectangular plate is a food-service plate produced in alumina vitrified ceramic with a reactive black glaze. The reactive glaze process means each plate carries subtle variations...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 168(W) x 270(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Liquorice rectangular plate is a food-service plate produced in alumina vitrified ceramic with a reactive black glaze. The reactive glaze process means each plate carries subtle variations in tone and surface texture, giving the range a hand-finished character without the fragility associated with artisan stoneware. The result is a plate that reads as considered and contemporary on the pass, while still being built to cope with the demands of regular commercial use.
In a busy restaurant environment, tableware takes a great deal of punishment — repeated washing cycles, stacking, and the occasional knock. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a sensible choice for front-of-house use because it offers greater chip resistance and durability than standard porcelain, which matters when a plate is going through the glasswasher multiple times a day. The deep liquorice colourway also holds up well visually over time, concealing minor surface marks that would be more apparent on white or light-coloured ware.
From a practical standpoint, the rectangular format works particularly well for structured plating — tasting courses, sharing boards, or any presentation where the chef wants defined space and a strong visual frame. The plates are designed to stack, which helps with storage efficiency in compact kitchen and front-of-house environments.
- Reactive glaze gives each plate a subtly individual appearance
- Rectangular format suits structured, contemporary plating styles
- Stackable design supports efficient storage in limited space
- Alumina vitrified ceramic offers good durability for regular service use
- Deep black colourway provides strong contrast for light-coloured dishes
This plate is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and private dining operations where presentation is taken seriously and plates are expected to perform consistently over a long service life. It sits within a broader Craft Liquorice range, so operators looking to build a coordinated table setting across multiple piece types should find compatible options available.
If you are building out a new table setting or have questions about how the Craft range fits together, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced chip resistance
- Reactive black glaze producing subtle variation across each plate
- Rectangular 168 x 270mm format suited to structured plating
- Stackable design for space-efficient storage between services
- Part of the broader Steelite Craft Liquorice coordinated range
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial glasswasher cycles without rapid deterioration
- Deep black colourway provides strong visual contrast for food presentation
- Consistent plate format supports efficient, repeatable plating across covers
- Hand-finished aesthetic adds character without sacrificing operational durability
- Coordinated range allows operators to build a unified table setting
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Dimensions
- 168(W) x 270(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 670g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is produced to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses of repeated commercial glasswasher cycles, making it a practical choice for busy restaurant and hotel environments. As with all reactive-glazed ware, following the manufacturer's recommended wash temperatures will help preserve the surface finish over time.
- The reactive glaze process does produce subtle variation in tone and texture between individual plates, which is a deliberate characteristic of the Craft range. In practice the variation is generally mild — plates read as cohesive on the table — but if absolute uniformity is essential for your operation, it is worth viewing samples before committing to a full order.
- Steelite produce the Craft Liquorice range across multiple piece types, so there is potential to build a coordinated table setting beyond this rectangular plate. If you are planning a broader cover and want to understand what is available and how the pieces work together, we can help you work through the options.