Steelite Koto Rectangular Platters 330x190mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Koto rectangular platter is a commercial crockery piece finished in an iron red glaze that draws on the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Tenmoku pottery. It is made from...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Platters
- Dimensions
- 330 x 190mm/ 13 x 7 ½"
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Product Description
The Steelite Koto rectangular platter is a commercial crockery piece finished in an iron red glaze that draws on the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Tenmoku pottery. It is made from alumina vitrified ceramic, a material widely used in professional catering for its durability and resistance to the daily rigours of commercial dishwashing. Each platter measures 330 x 190mm — a practical size for composed plating across a range of service styles.
In service, these platters are well suited to operations where presentation carries weight alongside practicality. The dark, matte-effect glaze provides strong visual contrast for pale, vibrant, or intricately garnished dishes and works particularly well with Eastern, Asian, and contemporary small-plate menus. The format suits sharing plates, starter portions, and structured tasting courses equally well, and the flat rectangular profile gives chefs a consistent surface to plate against across covers.
From an operational standpoint, alumina vitrified ceramic offers several practical advantages for busy kitchens:
- Resistant to chipping at the edges, backed by a lifetime edge chip warranty
- Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe for flexible service workflows
- Consistent glaze finish supports uniform presentation across a full set
- Supplied in packs of six, suitable for standardising table setups
- Dark glaze resists visible staining and marks between washes
As with any speciality crockery, it is worth considering how the dark glaze reads under your specific lighting conditions before committing to a full cover quantity. The platter has a substantial feel appropriate to fine dining and upscale casual settings; lighter, simpler operations may find it a stronger statement than needed for their service style.
This format is best suited to restaurants, hotel restaurants, and experiential dining concepts looking for a coherent Eastern-influenced aesthetic at table. For operators needing a more neutral plating surface or a different form factor, the Koto range and the broader Steelite catalogue offer alternative shapes and glaze finishes worth considering alongside this piece.
If you are building out a full cover spec or mixing pieces across a menu, feel free to get in touch — it helps to talk through quantities and format combinations before placing a crockery order of any size.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for professional daily use
- Iron red glaze inspired by traditional Japanese Tenmoku techniques
- 330 x 190mm platter format suits sharing plates and composed starters
- Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe for flexible kitchen workflows
- Supplied as a pack of six for consistent table and service setups
Operational Benefits
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces crockery replacement costs over time
- Strong visual contrast supports precise, high-impact plating presentation
- Consistent glaze finish maintains uniform appearance across full service covers
- Oven and microwave compatibility supports flexible pre-service preparation workflows
- Pack-of-six format simplifies ordering and standardises tabletop presentation
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Platters
- Dimensions
- 330 x 190mm/ 13 x 7 ½"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 14.36kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- That depends on cover count, table turnover, and how frequently dishes using this platter appear on the menu. As a starting point, most operations plan for at least one and a half to two times their peak cover count to allow for platters in use, in the wash cycle, and in reserve. If you are building a full crockery spec, it is worth discussing your service pattern before settling on a quantity.
- Tenmoku-style glazes are inherently variable in their fired appearance — that is part of their character and part of what gives them visual interest. Within a commercial production run, Steelite maintains consistency of form and overall glaze tone, but slight natural variation between individual pieces is normal and expected with this type of finish. Most operators working with this aesthetic consider that variation a feature rather than a flaw.
- The Koto platter is a strong performer in terms of durability and dishwasher resilience, but its aesthetic is deliberately distinctive and carries a fine dining or experiential dining weight. In high-volume casual environments where speed of throughput and a neutral presentation surface matter more than visual drama, a simpler format from the Steelite range may be a more practical fit. It is worth considering whether the platter's character aligns with the tone of your service before committing to volume.