Steelite Scape Mushroom Melamine Plates 280mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Scape range in mushroom is a collection of melamine tableware designed for operators who need presentable, resilient crockery outside the confines of a conventional kitchen. These 280mm plates...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Scape range in mushroom is a collection of melamine tableware designed for operators who need presentable, resilient crockery outside the confines of a conventional kitchen. These 280mm plates are made from melamine, a material that offers considerably more impact resistance than ceramic or porcelain, making them a practical choice wherever breakage risk is a real operational concern.
In service, melamine plates of this size work well for main course plating at outdoor events, buffets, marquee receptions, and festival catering. The mushroom tone sits in the neutral-to-warm part of the palette, which tends to complement a wide range of food presentations without competing with the dish itself. The asymmetric profile associated with the Scape range adds a degree of visual interest without making the plate impractical to stack or store.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages of this format are straightforward:
- Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during extended service runs
- High impact resistance lowers replacement costs compared to ceramic alternatives
- Compatible with standard commercial dishwashers for efficient turnaround
- Suitable for microwave use where brief reheating is required
- Neutral colourway works across varied menu styles and table settings
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for oven use or prolonged microwave heating, so these plates are best suited to front-of-house service rather than cooking or holding applications. For high-volume operations requiring a larger plate count, the pack size should be factored into ordering quantities early.
If you are unsure whether this plate size and material suits your specific service format, the team is happy to talk through the options with you.
Key Features
- 280mm melamine plate in a warm mushroom tone, sold in sixes
- Asymmetric Scape profile designed for presentable front-of-house service
- High-impact melamine construction resists chipping and cracking in use
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers for fast turnaround between covers
- Suitable for brief microwave reheating during outdoor or buffet service
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage costs compared to ceramic plates in outdoor settings
- Lightweight build eases handling during long or high-volume service runs
- Neutral mushroom tone complements varied food presentations without distraction
- Dishwasher compatibility supports efficient plate turnaround at busy events
- Impact-resistant material suits marquee, festival, and mobile catering environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 3.27kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, melamine is compatible with standard commercial dishwashers. It is worth keeping water temperatures within the dishwasher manufacturer's recommended range, as prolonged exposure to very high temperatures can affect melamine over time.
- Melamine is not suitable for oven use or extended heat exposure, so these plates should not be used in hot-holding units or for prolonged microwave heating. They are best suited to front-of-house plating and brief reheating only.
- That depends on your cover count, turnaround time, and whether a dishwasher is on site. As a general guide, operators running a single sitting with on-site washing can often work with a plate count close to their cover number, but those running multiple sittings or without washing facilities on location will typically need a larger buffer stock.