Steelite Terramesa Mustard Spice Plates 255mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Mustard Spice Plate is a 255mm earthenware-styled plate finished in a warm mustard glaze, designed for operators who want to bring considered colour and craft-inspired character to...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 255
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Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Mustard Spice Plate is a 255mm earthenware-styled plate finished in a warm mustard glaze, designed for operators who want to bring considered colour and craft-inspired character to the table without sacrificing durability. It sits within the broader Terramesa range, which was developed in response to growing demand for earthy, natural tones on the table top — shades that complement contemporary food presentation styles and farm-to-table concepts.
Built from alumina vitrified ceramic, the body is considerably harder and more chip-resistant than standard vitrified china, which matters in a busy restaurant or hotel environment where plates cycle through service, dishwashers, and stacking repeatedly throughout the day. The reactive glaze applied to the textured edges gives each piece a subtly individual character — a deliberate part of the handcrafted aesthetic — while the fired glaze itself is robust enough for commercial dishwasher use. Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects genuine confidence in the material's performance under heavy use.
In practical terms, this plate works well as a main course plate in settings where the visual identity of the table is as important as the food on it — independent restaurants, boutique hotels, gastropubs, and café-dining operations are the most common fit. The mustard colourway pairs naturally with neutral linens, natural wood, and slate or stone tableware, making it well suited to rustic, Nordic, or earthy interior styles.
Sold in packs of 24, the quantity is practical for most table covers and makes initial stocking or topping up straightforward. If your service volume or breakage rate means you need to build a larger stock holding, it is worth considering how many packs realistically cover your peak covers with adequate reserve.
If you are building a full table setting within the Terramesa range or need guidance on cover quantities for your operation, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body offering enhanced chip resistance over standard china
- Hand-finished edges with textured reactive glaze for individual character per piece
- Lifetime edge chip warranty backed by Steelite's manufacturing standard
- 255mm diameter suitable for main course plating in restaurant service
- Sold in packs of 24, practical for stocking or restocking table cover sets
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without rapid glaze degradation
- Earthy mustard tone supports contemporary farm-to-table and rustic table concepts
- Lifetime warranty reduces long-term replacement cost risk for operators
- Consistent pack sizing makes it straightforward to manage stock across service
- Reactive glaze variation adds visual interest without requiring bespoke tableware
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 255(Ø)mm/ 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Textured Reactive Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 16.9kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The alumina vitrified ceramic construction is designed to withstand the heat and chemical exposure of commercial dishwasher cycles. The reactive glaze is fired at high temperatures, which gives it good resistance to dulling and crazing under regular commercial wash conditions.
- A useful rule of thumb is to hold two to three times your peak cover count in plates to allow for plates in service, in the dishwasher, and in reserve for breakages. A pack of 24 covers a small operation comfortably, but higher-volume sites or those with fast table turns will typically want two or more packs as a working stock.
- Yes, to a small degree. The reactive glaze process means there is natural variation in tone and texture across pieces, which is intentional to the Terramesa range's craft aesthetic. In practice the variation is subtle and consistent enough that plates read as a matched set on the table, but operators who prefer a fully uniform look may want to consider a standard glaze alternative.