Steelite Simplicity White Pasta Dishes 270mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Simplicity White pasta dish is a 270mm wide-rimmed bowl designed for casual and informal dining across a broad range of service styles. Part of Steelite's long-established Simplicity range,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Diameter
- 270
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Product Description
The Steelite Simplicity White pasta dish is a 270mm wide-rimmed bowl designed for casual and informal dining across a broad range of service styles. Part of Steelite's long-established Simplicity range, these dishes are made from alumina vitrified ceramic — a material chosen specifically for commercial use because of its durability and resistance to the stresses of daily high-volume service.
In a busy kitchen environment, crockery takes a considerable amount of punishment. These dishes are suitable for the dishwasher, microwave, and freezer, which gives kitchen teams flexibility in how they work — whether that's pre-plating and chilling pasta dishes ahead of service or finishing dishes in a microwave during a busy shift. The ceramic body retains heat well once plated, which helps maintain food temperature during service without relying on heated pass equipment.
Practically speaking, the Simplicity White range offers a neutral, unfussy backdrop that works across a wide variety of menu styles — pasta, risotto, noodle dishes, and similar portions all present cleanly without the plate becoming a distraction. The white glaze and simple profile mean Simplicity fits comfortably alongside most existing tableware, which is useful when operators are extending an existing cover count or replacing broken stock within an established set.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction — more resistant to chipping and crazing than standard ceramic
- Suitable for dishwasher, microwave, and freezer use across all service scenarios
- Good heat retention once plated, supporting efficient table service
- Lifetime edge chip warranty, reducing long-term replacement costs
- Neutral white glaze works across varied menu styles and table settings
These dishes are well suited to hotels, pub dining rooms, casual restaurants, and café operations where a reliable, versatile pasta dish is needed in quantity. If your operation runs very high covers or particularly rough handling conditions, it's worth discussing whether a heavier-weight alternative from the broader range might be a better long-term fit.
If you're building out a full table setting or matching into an existing range, we're happy to help you think through quantities and compatibility before you order.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body resists chipping under commercial daily use
- 270mm diameter suits standard pasta and risotto portion sizes
- Compatible with dishwasher, microwave, and freezer in all service contexts
- Lifetime edge chip warranty included as standard with every piece
- Neutral white glaze integrates with a wide range of existing tableware
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage-related replacement costs over the long term
- Supports flexible kitchen workflows across cold prep and microwave finishing
- Maintains plated food temperature during service without additional equipment
- Works across multiple menu styles without requiring separate specialist crockery
- Straightforward to match into existing Simplicity White cover sets
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Diameter
- 270
- Dimensions
- 270(Ø)mm | 10¾(Ø)"
- 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
- 10.62kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is a denser, harder-wearing material than standard earthenware, making it a reliable choice for frequent commercial dishwasher cycles. The lifetime edge chip warranty reflects the manufacturer's confidence in durability under normal commercial use, though as with any crockery, correct racking and handling procedures will extend the working life of each piece significantly.
- Yes — the dishes are freezer-safe, so they can be used for pre-plated cold preparation, and they're microwave-compatible if dishes need to be finished or warmed to order during service. The ceramic body also retains heat reasonably well once plated, which helps maintain presentation and temperature at the table.
- That depends on your cover count, turnover speed, and dishwasher cycle time, but for most casual dining operations a pack of 12 is a starting point rather than a complete set. Operators typically work on a ratio of two to three times their seated cover count to allow for dishes in use, in the wash, and in reserve — so it's worth thinking through your full service requirements before ordering.