Steelite Craft Porcini Coupe Plates 300mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Porcini coupe plate is a 300mm flatware piece from Steelite's Craft range, finished in a warm, earthy porcini tone with a reactive glaze. Because the glaze reacts...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 300
- Dimensions
- 300(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Porcini coupe plate is a 300mm flatware piece from Steelite's Craft range, finished in a warm, earthy porcini tone with a reactive glaze. Because the glaze reacts differently during firing, each plate carries subtle variation in colour and surface texture — no two pieces are identical. The coupe profile, with its minimal rim and broad flat surface, gives chefs a clean canvas for plating.
In a busy restaurant or hotel dining environment, consistency and durability matter as much as appearance. These plates are made from alumina vitrified ceramic, a material commonly used in professional tableware for its resistance to chipping, thermal shock, and the repeated stresses of commercial dishwashing. At 970g each, they have a solid, reassuring weight that reads well on the table without being unwieldy for front-of-house staff to handle during busy service.
From an operational standpoint, the Craft Porcini range works particularly well where the menu leans towards ingredient-led or seasonal cooking — the natural, muted tones complement earthy garnishes, rustic presentations, and dishes where the food itself provides the colour contrast. Key practical points worth noting:
- Reactive glaze produces natural variation — each plate is visually distinct
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction withstands heavy commercial dishwasher use
- Coupe profile maximises usable plating surface area
- Sold in packs of 12, suited to cover counts from small independents upward
- Consistent 300mm diameter simplifies stacking and storage
These plates are well suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and gastro pubs where table setting contributes to the overall guest experience. For venues running higher cover volumes, it is worth considering whether additional packs are needed to maintain sufficient par stock through service and the dishwash cycle simultaneously.
If you are building out a full table setting or matching pieces across a range, the team is happy to advise on which Craft Porcini pieces complement these plates — feel free to get in touch before placing a larger order.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze firing produces unique colour variation on every plate
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and thermal shock
- 300mm coupe profile provides a broad, unobstructed plating surface
- Solid 970g weight gives confident, stable presentation on the table
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward par stock management
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive glaze variation adds visual interest without additional styling effort
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles with minimal attrition
- Wide plating surface supports clean, uncluttered dish presentation
- Consistent sizing simplifies stacking, storage, and front-of-house handling
- Earthy porcini tone complements seasonal and ingredient-led menu styles
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 300
- Dimensions
- 300(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 970g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is the standard material for professional tableware precisely because it handles the thermal and mechanical stresses of commercial dishwashers reliably. The reactive glaze is applied before final firing and is fully stable under normal wash conditions.
- The reactive glaze is intentionally variable — each plate will differ subtly in tone and surface texture, which is characteristic of the Craft range. The overall colour palette remains cohesive within the porcini colourway, so a table set with multiple plates reads as a considered choice rather than inconsistency.
- As a general guide, most operators work on a par stock of two to three times their seated cover count to allow for plates in use, plates in the dishwash cycle, and a buffer for breakages. A 40-cover restaurant would typically hold four to five packs as a working minimum, though higher-volume sites or those running multiple sittings should plan accordingly.