Steelite Nyx Stack Plate 285mm Black Ceramic (Box of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Nyx Stack Plate is a 285mm rimless flat plate produced in alumina vitrified ceramic and finished in a deep, consistent black. It is designed primarily as a plating...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 285
- Dimensions
- 285(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Steelite Nyx Stack Plate is a 285mm rimless flat plate produced in alumina vitrified ceramic and finished in a deep, consistent black. It is designed primarily as a plating surface — the rimless format maximises the usable area available to the chef, and the black field provides strong visual contrast against most food colours and garnishes.
In a busy service environment, tableware takes a great deal of handling, stacking, and thermal cycling. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a recognised choice for commercial use because it offers a good balance of chip resistance, weight, and the ability to withstand the temperature differentials of hot holding, dishwashing, and ambient storage without degrading the glaze over time. The stacking profile keeps storage compact on the pass or in a heated gantry.
Practically, the Nyx plate suits operations where plate presentation is a deliberate part of the dining experience:
- Rimless format gives the chef maximum plating space without interruption
- Deep black glaze creates strong colour contrast with most plated dishes
- Alumina vitrified construction supports high-volume dishwasher cycles
- Stackable profile keeps storage orderly on a busy pass
- Sold in boxes of six, supporting batch purchasing by cover count
This plate is most at home in fine dining, contemporary bistro, or tasting menu environments where presentation is a priority and the plate itself is considered part of the dish. It is less likely to be the right choice where neutral or white tableware is preferred, or where the visual contrast is not relevant to the concept.
If you are building a tableware specification for a new opening or want to confirm the plate suits your service style, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to quantity.
Key Features
- 285mm rimless format maximises usable plating area for chefs
- Deep black alumina vitrified ceramic glaze, consistent across the range
- Stackable profile designed for compact storage on a busy pass
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction rated for commercial dishwasher use
- Supplied in boxes of six to support structured cover-count purchasing
Operational Benefits
- Strong colour contrast helps food presentation land more effectively with diners
- Chip-resistant construction reduces replacement frequency in high-volume service
- Rimless design gives chefs uninterrupted creative control over plate layout
- Stackable format keeps the pass organised during a busy service period
- Box-of-six supply format makes it straightforward to match stock to cover count
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Black
- Diameter
- 285
- Dimensions
- 285(Ø)mm | 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-established material in commercial tableware specifically because it holds up to repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles without significant glaze degradation. That said, like all glazed ceramics, it benefits from being stacked carefully to avoid impact chipping during the wash cycle.
- It works best in environments where plate presentation is a considered part of the dining experience — fine dining, contemporary tasting menus, or modern bistro concepts where the contrast between the black plate and the plated dish is intentional. It is less suited to operations where a neutral or white plate is the preferred canvas, or where high-speed canteen-style service is the priority.
- A common working rule for a busy restaurant is to hold two to three times your seated cover count in each plate size, accounting for plates in use, in the wash, and on the pass. For a 40-cover restaurant, that typically means 80 to 120 plates as a working stock. If you are unsure what quantity suits your turnover and dishwasher cycle time, we are happy to help you work it out.