Steelite Monaco White Regency Plate 305mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Monaco White Regency plate is a 305mm (12") flat plate from Steelite's Monaco White range, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. This construction gives the plate a noticeably lighter,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 305
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Product Description
The Steelite Monaco White Regency plate is a 305mm (12") flat plate from Steelite's Monaco White range, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. This construction gives the plate a noticeably lighter, brighter white body with a degree of translucency more commonly associated with fine bone china — whilst retaining the robustness that commercial tableware demands across multiple seatings per day.
In a busy restaurant or hotel dining environment, flatware takes a significant amount of daily punishment — stacking, racking through commercial dishwashers, and the inevitable knocks of a working pass. The Monaco White range is engineered to hold up under that kind of sustained use. The alumina vitrified body is considerably harder and denser than standard vitrified ceramic, which directly reduces the rate of chipping, crazing, and discolouration over time. Steelite back this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which is a meaningful commitment for an operator managing ongoing replacement costs across a large cover count.
From a practical standpoint, this plate suits operations where the visual standard of tableware matters as much as its durability:
- Bright, consistent white finish that holds its appearance through repeated machine washing
- Lightweight body relative to size, reducing fatigue for floor staff during busy service
- 12" diameter provides a generous presentation area for plated fine dining dishes
- Alumina vitrified construction resists thermal shock from rapid temperature changes
- Supplied in packs of 12, suited to ordering by cover count or as attrition replacement stock
No special handling or storage is required beyond standard tableware practice. The plates stack neatly, and the 305mm size fits most standard commercial plate racks and dishwasher baskets — though it is worth confirming rack sizing if your operation runs a specific conveyor or rack-type machine with narrower baskets.
This plate is well suited to fine dining restaurants, hotel restaurants, private dining rooms, and any operation where a premium white flatware presentation is expected at table. For higher-volume or more casual operations where chip resistance under rougher handling is the primary concern over aesthetics, a heavier-grade alternative from the broader Steelite range may be worth considering.
If you're standardising tableware across a new opening or replacing an existing range, we're happy to talk through quantities, mix of sizes, and suitability for your service style.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body for superior hardness and density
- 305mm diameter provides ample plating space for fine dining presentation
- Lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite across the Monaco White range
- Bright white translucent finish consistent with fine china aesthetics
- Supplied in packs of 12 to align with cover-count ordering
Operational Benefits
- Reduces ongoing replacement costs through improved chip and craze resistance
- Maintains a premium table presentation through heavy daily dishwasher cycles
- Lighter body reduces cumulative staff fatigue during extended service periods
- Consistent white finish supports uniform plating standards across large covers
- Lifetime edge chip warranty provides long-term cost predictability for operators
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 305
- Dimensions
- 305(Ø)mm/ 12"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 10.72kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The alumina vitrified construction is specifically intended for demanding commercial environments where plates are cycled through dishwashers multiple times a day and handled at speed during service. The denser body resists chipping and surface crazing more effectively than standard vitrified ceramic, and Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty reflects that confidence. For very high-volume operations running several hundred covers per service, it is worth factoring in a sensible attrition stock level regardless of plate quality.
- At 305mm the plate sits at the larger end of standard main-course sizing, and it will fit most commercial rack-type and conveyor dishwasher baskets without issue. If your operation uses a specific narrow-basket conveyor machine, it is worth checking the internal basket dimensions before committing to a large order, as some older or compact machines have tighter tolerances at this diameter.
- The Monaco White range sits clearly in the fine dining category. The lighter, whiter body and translucency give it a visual quality closer to bone china than to standard commercial flatware, which is why it is commonly specified for hotel restaurants, tasting menu operations, and private dining rooms. For mid-market or high-throughput casual dining where aesthetics are secondary to chip resistance and lowest possible replacement cost, a more utilitarian flatware range would likely be a better fit.