Steelite Creations Pompeii Slate Melamine Plate 165mm (Box 24)

The Steelite Creations Pompeii Slate Plate is a 165mm round melamine plate finished in a textured slate-effect grey. It is part of the Pompeii range within Steelite's Creations collection, designed to bring a natural, tactile aesthetic to casual dining without the fragility or weight of ceramic or stoneware alternatives.

Melamine is a practical choice for environments where breakage is a real operational concern. It holds its appearance well under regular commercial use and is noticeably more resistant to chipping and cracking than vitrified china at this size. The slate finish suits a wide range of plating styles, particularly sharing plates, small bites, and casual starters where presentation matters but durability cannot be compromised.

From an operational standpoint, this plate works well in:

• Fast casual and street food concepts where turnover is high
• Outdoor terraces, rooftop bars, and garden service areas
• Children's menus or family dining where accidents are more frequent
• Festival, event, and temporary catering setups

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave or oven use, and should not be run through a commercial dishwasher at high temperatures over an extended period without checking the manufacturer's care guidance. It is also not a substitute for ceramic in fine dining contexts where weight and heat retention matter to the guest experience.

Sold in boxes of 24, this plate is best suited to operations needing a consistent, hardwearing side plate or sharing plate for casual formats. If your service style demands heavier, more heat-retentive tableware, ceramic alternatives from the wider Steelite range may be worth considering.

If you are specifying tableware across a whole site or want to discuss volume pricing on the Pompeii range, our team is happy to help you work through what you need.