Steelite Simplicity White Presentation Pans 255mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Simplicity presentation pan is a commercial-grade oven-to-table cookware piece made from alumina vitrified ceramic. It is designed to take food from the kitchen to the guest table without...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 960ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Platters
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Product Description
The Steelite Simplicity presentation pan is a commercial-grade oven-to-table cookware piece made from alumina vitrified ceramic. It is designed to take food from the kitchen to the guest table without the need to transfer into a separate serving dish, keeping presentation consistent and service efficient. The 255mm pan is a practical mid-size option suited to individual portions or shared starters, and is supplied in a pack of six.
In a working kitchen environment, these pans earn their place through durability and flexibility. The alumina vitrified ceramic construction handles thermal shock well, meaning pans can move directly from cold storage into a hot oven without risk of cracking — a genuine time saver during a busy service when workflows rarely allow for gradual temperature changes. The material also retains heat effectively once on the table, which helps food stay at a suitable serving temperature for longer.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are straightforward:
- Eliminates the need for a separate serving dish, reducing washing up and handling time
- Consistent white finish supports a clean, uniform table presentation
- Suitable for oven use, making them versatile across a range of hot dishes
- Robust enough for regular commercial use across multiple sittings
- Supplied in a pack of six, practical for service sets and matching replacements
These pans require no installation considerations as such, but they are intended for commercial catering use and should be handled and stored accordingly. As ceramic, they will not tolerate impact in the same way stainless steel would, so appropriate storage racking is advisable in high-throughput pot wash environments.
The 255mm pan suits operations serving individual main portions or generous starters — gastropubs, hotel restaurants, bistros, and similar table service settings where oven-to-table presentation adds value. For operations requiring smaller tapas-style portions or larger sharing dishes, alternative sizes within the Simplicity range may be more appropriate.
If you are building out a full table presentation set or want guidance on which size works best for your menu format, the team are happy to help.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction built for regular commercial use
- Thermal shock resistant — safe for cold storage to hot oven transfer
- 255mm diameter suits individual portions and generous starter servings
- 960ml capacity accommodates a range of hot dish formats
- Supplied as a pack of six for consistent service sets
Operational Benefits
- Reduces handling steps by moving directly from oven to guest table
- Retains heat at the table, keeping food at serving temperature longer
- Uniform white finish supports consistent, professional table presentation
- Pack of six simplifies service planning and replacement purchasing
- Saves washing-up time by removing the need for a separate serving dish
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 960ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Platters
- Dimensions
- 255mm/ 10"
- 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
- 6.4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the alumina vitrified ceramic is thermally shock resistant, which means the pans can move from frozen or cold storage into a preheated oven without cracking. This is a practical advantage in kitchens where prep is done well in advance and dishes are finished to order during service.
- Steelite's vitrified ceramic is produced to a commercial standard and is used across a wide range of professional hospitality settings. The material is robust under normal service conditions, though like all ceramic cookware it is vulnerable to sharp impacts, so sensible storage and handling in the pot wash area will extend the working life of the pans considerably.
- The 255mm pan works well for individual main course portions — particularly dishes such as gratins, braised items, or oven-finished proteins — as well as generous starters or sharing sides. If your menu runs to smaller tapas-style servings or you need a larger sharing format, it is worth looking at other sizes within the Simplicity range to find the best fit.