Steelite Ink Crackle Grey Coupe Plates 253mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Ink Crackle Grey coupe plate is a 253mm round plate finished in a crackled grey glaze. The coupe profile — a shallow, rimless shape — keeps the focus...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 252
- Dimensions
- 253(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Ink Crackle Grey coupe plate is a 253mm round plate finished in a crackled grey glaze. The coupe profile — a shallow, rimless shape — keeps the focus on the food, making it a practical choice for plated starters and mains where presentation matters. The crackled grey colourwash gives each plate a degree of natural variation, which tends to work well against lighter-coloured sauces and garnishes.
Manufactured from alumina vitrified ceramic, these plates are built to withstand the demands of regular commercial service. Alumina vitrified ceramic is notably harder and denser than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance to chipping on the edge and crazing of the glaze over time — both common failure points in busy table service environments. The plates are fully dishwasher safe and designed to hold up under repeated high-temperature wash cycles without significant loss of finish.
Key practical points for service operations:
- Crackled glaze finish adds visual character without requiring specialist handling
- Rimless coupe profile suits modern plating styles and compact plate storage
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping under daily commercial use
- Dishwasher safe — suitable for high-frequency wash cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12, practical for building or topping up existing covers
As with any decorative glaze, the crackle finish should be assessed against your existing tableware before committing to larger quantities. The grey tone works well in contemporary settings but may not suit every front-of-house aesthetic. The pack of 12 is a reasonable starting point for operators who want to trial the range alongside existing crockery.
These plates are well suited to restaurants, bistros, and cafés running modern menus where plated presentation is part of the dining experience. For operations needing a larger initial quantity or a broader range of complementary pieces within the Ink Crackle range, it is worth speaking to us about what is available.
If you would like to discuss whether this plate suits your cover count, existing tableware, or service style, we are happy to help you think it through before you order.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for superior chip resistance
- 253mm rimless coupe profile suited to modern plated presentations
- Crackled grey glaze with natural variation across each plate
- Fully dishwasher safe for high-frequency commercial wash cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for practical stock management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage-related replacement costs through durable ceramic construction
- Consistent rimless profile supports efficient plating during busy service
- Glaze variation adds visual interest without additional front-of-house effort
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant finish degradation
- Pack-of-12 format makes it straightforward to top up cover quantities
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 252
- Dimensions
- 253(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 620g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is a harder, denser material than standard vitrified china, so these plates generally perform well under the stacking, handling, and repeated dishwashing typical of busy table service. Edge chipping and glaze crazing are the most common failure points with decorative plates, and the material specification here offers reasonable resistance to both, though no crockery is immune to heavy impact.
- The crackle effect is inherent to the glaze process and produces natural variation between individual plates — this is characteristic of the range rather than a quality issue. In practice, most operators find this adds to the aesthetic rather than detracting from it, though it is worth bearing in mind if your front-of-house requires a very uniform look.
- The product data supplied does not include a confirmed microwave-safe rating, so we would not advise assuming microwave use without checking directly with Steelite. Dishwasher suitability is confirmed and the plates are designed for standard commercial warewashing. If microwave compatibility is important to your operation, get in touch and we can clarify before you order.