Steelite Simplicity Oval Eared Dishes 245mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Simplicity oval eared dish is a compact, oven-to-table piece designed for everyday use in commercial food service. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it holds 360ml and is built...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 360ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
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Product Description
The Steelite Simplicity oval eared dish is a compact, oven-to-table piece designed for everyday use in commercial food service. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it holds 360ml and is built to handle the demands of a busy kitchen pass — going from preparation through cooking and straight to the table without needing an intermediate transfer to serving ware.
In practice, these dishes suit kitchens where speed and presentation both matter. The ceramic construction handles thermal shock well, meaning dishes can move directly from freezer storage into the oven without the cracking risk that affects lower-grade materials. For kitchens running batch cookery or operating with prep done well ahead of service, that resilience makes a genuine difference to workflow. The eared design makes handling straightforward — service staff can carry hot dishes safely without specialist equipment.
Operationally, the Simplicity range offers a few clear advantages:
- Thermal shock resistance supports freezer-to-oven workflows without the risk of cracking
- Oven-to-table format eliminates the need for separate serving dishes, reducing washing cycles
- The white vitrified finish resists staining and presents well under both bright kitchen lighting and at the table
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is durable under the repeated heating and cooling cycles typical of high-volume service
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reflects the build quality Steelite backs this range with
These dishes are well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, gastropubs, and contract catering operations where presentation is expected but practical durability cannot be compromised. Buying in a pack of 24 supports efficient stock rotation for busy services. For operations with significantly higher covers or more intensive throughput, a heavier-gauge or larger-format alternative may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this size and format fits your menu and service style, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction rated for thermal shock resistance
- 360ml capacity in a compact 245mm oval eared format
- Eared design allows safe handling of hot dishes during service
- White vitrified finish maintains clean presentation through heavy use
- Supplied in a pack of 24 to support stock rotation requirements
Operational Benefits
- Freezer-to-oven capability streamlines prep and reduces handling steps
- Oven-to-table format cuts washing cycles and speeds up service turnaround
- Durable ceramic withstands repeated thermal cycling across long service periods
- Consistent white finish keeps presentation professional without extra effort
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces replacement risk and lowers long-term cost
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Capacity
- 360ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Dimensions
- 245 x 135mm/ 9 ¾x 5 ½"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 12.76kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the alumina vitrified ceramic used in the Simplicity range is designed to handle thermal shock, making the transition from freezer to oven reliable in normal commercial kitchen conditions. This is particularly useful in kitchens that batch-prepare dishes well ahead of service.
- They are well suited to restaurants, gastropubs, and hotel kitchens where the same pieces need to move from oven to table service repeatedly throughout a shift. For very high-cover operations running multiple sittings, it is worth ensuring your pack quantity gives you enough rotation to avoid running short during peak service.
- Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty covers chipping at the rim under normal commercial use conditions — a common failure point for ceramic tableware in busy kitchens. It reflects the build quality of the vitrified ceramic rather than being a blanket replacement guarantee, so it is worth reviewing Steelite's warranty terms for the specific conditions that apply.