Steelite Craft Terracotta Coupe Plates 300mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Terracotta Coupe Plate is a 300mm round plate from Steelite's Craft range — a collection built around the aesthetic of hand-finished country wares, with richly applied glazes...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Orange
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 300
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Terracotta Coupe Plate is a 300mm round plate from Steelite's Craft range — a collection built around the aesthetic of hand-finished country wares, with richly applied glazes that give each piece a distinctly artisanal character. The terracotta colourway sits in warm earthy tones that work as a natural backdrop to a wide range of plated dishes, lending food presentation a grounded, rustic quality without requiring any particular cuisine style to carry it.
In a working kitchen environment, the construction does the real work. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, these plates are notably durable under the daily demands of professional dishwashing cycles, stacking, and the general wear of a busy pass. The material resists moisture absorption and chips more effectively than standard vitrified china, which matters when plates are cycling through service repeatedly across a long shift. Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty — a reliable indicator of how confident the manufacturer is in the product's durability under genuine commercial use.
From an operational standpoint, the Craft Terracotta plates offer several practical advantages:
- Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe — suited to most front- and back-of-house workflows
- Consistent glaze finish across the range supports cohesive table presentation
- The coupe profile provides a clean plating surface without a raised rim to work around
- Warm terracotta tone complements a broad range of food colours and presentation styles
- Supplied in packs of 12, making stock rotation and breakage replacement straightforward
This plate is well suited to casual dining restaurants, café settings, and any venue where a relaxed but considered aesthetic is part of the dining experience. It sits comfortably in both independent restaurants and hotel food-and-beverage operations. For operators needing a more neutral or formal palette, other colourways within the Craft range may be a better fit.
If you're putting together a full table setting or need guidance on quantities for your covers, our team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for durable professional service
- 300mm coupe profile provides a broad, clean plating surface
- Hand-applied terracotta glaze with consistent finish across the range
- Oven, microwave, and dishwasher safe for flexible kitchen workflows
- Supplied in packs of 12 to support efficient stock management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without glaze degradation over time
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces long-term crockery replacement costs
- Warm earthy tone enhances food presentation across varied menu styles
- Coupe shape gives chefs a clean canvas without rim restrictions
- Pack format simplifies breakage replacement and cover-count planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Orange
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 300
- Dimensions
- 300(Ø)mm/ 11 ⅘"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Lustrous Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 6.3kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The alumina vitrified ceramic used in the Craft range is specifically suited to the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of commercial dishwashers. The material's low porosity and density make it more resistant to moisture ingress and surface wear than standard china, and Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty reflects that durability in real service conditions.
- Yes — the Craft Terracotta plates are rated for oven and microwave use as well as dishwasher cleaning, which makes them a practical choice for operations where dishes are finished or held in the oven before being brought directly to the table. Always follow the temperature guidance provided by Steelite for oven use to avoid thermal shock.
- The warm, earthy terracotta tone tends to work particularly well with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and farm-to-table style menus, where the rustic aesthetic reinforces the food concept. That said, the neutral warmth of the glaze means it pairs broadly well with most cuisine styles — it's less suited to very formal or minimalist table settings where a white or stone-coloured plate might be more appropriate.