{"product_id":"steelite-orbita-coupe-plates-white-255mm-12-pack","title":"Steelite Orbita Coupe Plates White 255mm (12 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Steelite Orbita is a white coupe plate from Steelite Performance, a manufacturer well regarded in the UK hospitality trade for producing robust tableware suited to professional service environments. The 255mm diameter makes this a versatile main-course plate, appropriate across a wide range of covers from casual dining through to more considered plating styles. The coupe profile — rimless or near-rimless — keeps the focus on the food and gives kitchen teams a clean, uncluttered surface to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn day-to-day service, the Orbita holds up well under the demands of a busy kitchen pass. The alumina vitrified construction is harder and denser than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance to chipping, staining, and glaze crazing over time. Plates that survive the dishwasher cycle repeatedly without dulling or marking are worth their cost in a high-turnover operation, and the Orbita's build quality is consistent with what Steelite's commercial range is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom an operational standpoint, a few practical points are worth noting:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlumina vitrified body resists thermal shock, supporting movement between temperature extremes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with commercial dishwashers, microwaves, and freezer storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood heat retention helps maintain plate temperature through the pass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe coupe format stacks efficiently, reducing storage footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by Steelite's Lifetime Edge Chip Warranty for added reassurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in packs of 12, this format suits operations that need to build or replenish a par stock without committing to full case quantities. The 255mm size sits comfortably as a standard main plate, though operators running tasting menus or smaller covers may find a smaller diameter more appropriate for their style of service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're working out how many covers to stock for or want to discuss building a consistent table setting across a range, we're happy to help you think it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steelite Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198600483198,"sku":"VV5144","price":93.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/vv5144_npi26-1.jpg?v=1791822485","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/steelite-orbita-coupe-plates-white-255mm-12-pack","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}