Steelite Craft Porcini Coupe Plates 203mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Porcini coupe plate is a hand-decorated earthenware-style plate finished in an earthy brown porcini colourwash with a reactive glaze. Each plate carries slight variation in tone and...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 202
- Dimensions
- 203(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Porcini coupe plate is a hand-decorated earthenware-style plate finished in an earthy brown porcini colourwash with a reactive glaze. Each plate carries slight variation in tone and surface texture, giving it the appearance of a hand-thrown, artisan piece. The coupe profile — a shallow, rimless shape — keeps the focus on the food and suits plating styles where sauces and garnishes are central to the presentation.
In service, these plates work well in casual dining, bistro, and farm-to-table style environments where the visual warmth of the finish complements rustic or ingredient-led cooking. The alumina vitrified ceramic construction provides reasonable durability for hospitality use, and the stackable profile helps with back-of-house storage efficiency where space is at a premium.
- Reactive glaze gives each plate a naturally individual appearance
- Coupe profile suits relaxed, modern plating styles
- Stackable design supports efficient storage during busy service
- Earthy porcini finish pairs well with natural, seasonal ingredients
- Alumina vitrified ceramic offers practical durability for daily restaurant use
It is worth considering that hand-decorated tableware with reactive glazes will show more variation between pieces than standard commercial china — this is intentional to the range, but operators running very large covers should factor in that exact colour matching across a full floor cannot be guaranteed. The 203mm size is a practical choice for starters, desserts, or side dishes rather than main course portions in most settings.
This range is well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and food-led pubs looking to add character to their table setting without moving away from commercially robust tableware. Operators needing a more uniform finish or a larger plate for mains may find other options in the catalogue better suited to their requirements.
If you are building out a tableware specification or matching across a range of plate sizes and bowls, our team is happy to talk through what works together — it is worth a conversation before placing a larger order.
Key Features
- Hand-decorated reactive glaze creates a naturally individual finish on each plate
- Coupe profile with no rim, 203mm diameter, suitable for starter or dessert portions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction designed for commercial hospitality use
- Earthy porcini colourwash complements natural and seasonal ingredient presentation
- Stackable design allows space-efficient storage in busy back-of-house environments
Operational Benefits
- Adds visual warmth and character to table settings without heavy investment
- Consistent stackability reduces storage footprint during high-volume service
- Artisan aesthetic supports rustic and ingredient-led menu presentations effectively
- Commercial-grade ceramic handles daily restaurant use with reasonable resilience
- Pack of 24 provides a practical quantity for smaller dining rooms or starter sets
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 202
- Dimensions
- 203(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 370g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the alumina vitrified ceramic is a commercially rated material used widely in hospitality tableware. That said, hand-decorated reactive glaze finishes can show surface wear over time with heavy daily use and commercial dishwashing, so they are typically better suited to table service environments than high-turnover canteen or buffet settings.
- Not exactly, and that is by design. The reactive glaze process means each piece absorbs colour slightly differently during firing, producing natural variation in tone and surface texture across the pack. Operators who need a highly uniform finish across a large floor should factor this in before ordering at scale.
- At 203mm, this plate sits comfortably as a starter, dessert, or side dish plate in most restaurant contexts. It can work as a main plate for lighter or tapas-style portions, but operators serving larger main course dishes would generally look to a 260mm or 280mm plate for a more comfortable presentation.