Steelite Koto Coupe Plates 252mm Iron Red Glaze (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Koto coupe plate is a 252mm round plate finished in a deep Iron Red glaze, drawing on the tradition of Japanese Tenmoku pottery. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it is part of Steelite's Koto collection — a range designed to give operators a distinctive, dark-toned plating surface suited to Eastern, Asian, and contemporary fine dining presentations. The coupe profile means no rim, giving chefs a clean, uninterrupted canvas across the full plate surface.

In a busy restaurant environment, crockery takes a sustained amount of punishment — stacking, commercial dishwasher cycles, oven passes, and regular handling during service. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a proven choice for these conditions, offering a harder, denser body than standard vitrified china and better resistance to chipping and crazing over time. The Iron Red glaze carries a textured, slightly matte quality that holds its character even after repeated washing, avoiding the dulling that affects some decorative finishes.

• Distinctive Iron Red Tenmoku-inspired glaze for striking plate presentation
• Alumina vitrified ceramic body offers strong resistance to chipping and crazing
• Coupe profile provides a full, unobstructed presentation surface
• Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe for flexible kitchen use
• Sold in packs of 24, suited to consistent cover-count ordering

From a practical standpoint, these plates pass through commercial dishwashers without issue and can be used in oven or microwave applications where required. The pack quantity of 24 is a sensible unit for operators planning cover counts or building stock levels across a section. The Lifetime Edge Chip warranty from Steelite reflects reasonable confidence in the durability of the construction, though as with any decorative ceramic, the glaze surface should be assessed against the specific handling and stacking practices in your kitchen.

This plate is well suited to fine dining restaurants, hotel restaurants, and contemporary Asian or fusion concepts where presentation is a considered part of the dining experience. It is equally at home in smaller independent restaurants looking to move away from plain white crockery. For high-volume operations where attrition rates are a primary concern, it is worth discussing whether a more utilitarian alternative might better match your replacement cycle.

If you are building out a full table setting or assessing the Koto range across multiple plate sizes and formats, the team is happy to talk through what works operationally for your covers and service style.