Steelite Craft Melamine Oval Coupe Plates White 324mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
These Steelite Craft oval coupe plates are made from melamine and finished in white with a speckled, textured glaze effect that gives them the appearance of handmade ceramic. They are...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 222(W) x 324(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
These Steelite Craft oval coupe plates are made from melamine and finished in white with a speckled, textured glaze effect that gives them the appearance of handmade ceramic. They are designed to present main courses or generous sharing portions and are a practical choice for operators who want a considered aesthetic without the fragility or replacement cost of fired crockery.
In busy service environments, melamine holds up well where standard ceramic would not. It resists chipping from the knocks and stacking that happen naturally in high-turnover operations, and the white colourwash finish is resistant to common food stains. For buffet counters, casual dining, outdoor or festival catering, or any setting where breakage rates are a real operational concern, melamine tableware is a sensible and widely used alternative to ceramic.
The practical advantages of this range include:
- Chip and stain resistant — reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover settings
- Safe for commercial dishwashers — supports rapid turnaround between sittings
- Lightweight relative to ceramic — easier handling for floor staff and buffet setups
- Artisan-style finish — presents well without relying on traditional ceramic
- Sold in packs of six — straightforward to stock in practical quantities
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in microwave ovens or conventional ovens, so these plates are best suited to operations where food is plated directly from the pass. They are not intended to replace ceramic in formal dining settings where tactile weight and fired glaze are part of the guest experience.
This range is well suited to casual dining, café and bistro environments, buffet and event catering, and staff canteens. For operators running higher volumes who need a larger plate count or different profile, alternative sizes and formats are available within the Steelite Craft Melamine range.
If you are building a tableware specification or unsure whether melamine is the right choice for your service style, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Oval coupe profile measuring 222mm wide by 324mm in length
- Constructed from melamine with chip and stain-resistant properties
- Speckled white colourwash finish replicates an artisan ceramic aesthetic
- Safe for use in commercial dishwashers at standard operating cycles
- Supplied in packs of six for straightforward stock management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces crockery replacement costs in high-turnover or buffet settings
- Handles the knocks of busy service without chipping like ceramic
- Dishwasher-safe construction supports fast turnaround between covers
- Presentable finish helps casual dining operators elevate plate aesthetics
- Lightweight format eases handling demands on front-of-house staff
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Dimensions
- 222(W) x 324(L)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 3kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — melamine is not suitable for microwave or oven use. These plates are designed for plating food at the pass and serving directly to the table. They should not be used for reheating or cooking.
- Melamine is generally well suited to commercial dishwashing at standard temperatures, and the Steelite Craft range is confirmed safe for this use. Over extended periods, very high-temperature or aggressive wash cycles can dull the finish on any melamine product, so following the manufacturer's recommended wash parameters will help maintain appearance.
- Melamine works well in casual dining, bistros, cafés, buffets, and event catering where durability and breakage reduction are priorities. In formal dining environments where guests expect the weight and feel of fired ceramic, it may not align with the guest experience you are trying to create — and it is worth considering that before specifying.