Steelite Hot Cha Cha Oval Melamine Platter 290mm (Pack of 3)
Product Description
The Steelite Hot Cha Cha oval platter is a melamine serving piece in a warm, Mediterranean-influenced pattern. At 290mm wide and 380mm deep, each platter offers a practical oval footprint...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 3
- Colour
- Multi
Patterned - Dimensions
- 290(W) x 380(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The Steelite Hot Cha Cha oval platter is a melamine serving piece in a warm, Mediterranean-influenced pattern. At 290mm wide and 380mm deep, each platter offers a practical oval footprint well suited to sharing dishes, antipasti, charcuterie boards, or composed starters in a table service environment. This listing supplies three platters per pack.
Melamine is a practical choice for busy service operations where breakage costs add up. It holds up well to the knocks and drops of day-to-day service and is broadly used across pub dining rooms, outdoor terraces, poolside operations, and casual dining venues. It will not shatter on a hard kitchen floor the way ceramic does, which makes a meaningful difference over the course of a busy season.
Key practical characteristics of these platters include:
- Melamine construction resistant to chipping and shattering under normal service conditions
- Suitable for both indoor dining rooms and outdoor service areas
- Bold patterned finish that holds visual appeal alongside strongly coloured or garnished dishes
- Pack-of-three format supports batch purchasing for consistent table presentation
- Straightforward to wipe clean during service and wash down between covers
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave use or prolonged oven exposure, so these platters work best as serving pieces rather than as anything involved in heat regeneration. They are also not intended to replace ceramic or porcelain in formal fine-dining settings where a heavier, glaze-finished piece would be more appropriate.
These platters suit casual dining, pub restaurants, hotel poolside and terrace operations, and any venue running outdoor covers where durability and consistent presentation matter more than formal tableware. For higher-volume sites or operations requiring a wider serving surface, alternatives within the melamine range may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether the size or pattern fits your table layout and concept, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to a quantity.
Key Features
- Oval melamine platter measuring 290mm wide by 380mm deep
- Shatter-resistant melamine construction for demanding service environments
- Bold Mediterranean-inspired patterned finish across the full serving surface
- Supplied as a pack of three for consistent batch purchasing
- Suitable for both indoor dining rooms and outdoor service areas
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage costs compared with ceramic in high-turnover service
- Maintains presentable appearance through repeated use in outdoor settings
- Consistent patterned finish supports uniform table presentation across covers
- Pack format simplifies stock management and replacement ordering
- Lightweight build eases handling for front-of-house staff during busy service
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 3
- Colour
- Multi
Patterned - Dimensions
- 290(W) x 380(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Weight
- 2.3kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, melamine is well suited to outdoor and poolside use. It is resistant to the knocks and exposure typical of alfresco service and will not shatter if dropped on hard surfaces, which makes it a practical choice over ceramic in those environments.
- Melamine platters are generally dishwasher safe, though repeated high-temperature cycles over time can affect the surface finish. They are not suitable for microwave use or oven regeneration, so they should be treated purely as serving pieces rather than as part of any heat-up process.
- At 290mm wide and 380mm deep, the oval format works well for sharing starters, charcuterie, antipasti, or composed side dishes at the table. For larger sharing platters intended to serve multiple guests, it is worth considering a wider format from the same range.