Steelite Terramesa Mustard Tasters Trays 255mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Tasters Tray is a 255mm serving piece produced in Steelite's alumina vitrified ceramic body, finished in a warm mustard colourway. Each tray is hand-finished, with edges carrying...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Trays & Boards
- Diameter
- 255
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Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Tasters Tray is a 255mm serving piece produced in Steelite's alumina vitrified ceramic body, finished in a warm mustard colourway. Each tray is hand-finished, with edges carrying a textured reactive glaze that gives each piece a degree of natural variation — consistent with the craft-inspired character of the Terramesa range. The collection was developed in response to a broader return to earthy, natural tones on the table top, and the mustard shade sits comfortably within that palette.
In service, the alumina vitrified construction offers meaningful practical advantages over standard vitrified china. The material is notably more resistant to chipping under the handling pressures of a busy pass or sharing-plate service, and Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty — a useful indicator of confidence in the body's durability. For operations running taster menus, sharing boards, or amuse-bouche courses, a tray of this size works well as a plating surface that bridges kitchen and table presentation.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body — more chip-resistant than standard vitrified china
- Hand-finished edges with textured reactive glaze for a craft, artisan appearance
- Warm mustard colourway suited to earthy, natural, or seasonal table settings
- Lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite
- Sold in a pack of six, practical for taster or sharing-plate service formats
These trays are best suited to restaurants, bistros, or hotel dining operations running taster menus, small-plate formats, or sharing-style service where table presentation is considered carefully. The mustard colourway is a deliberate design choice rather than a neutral, so it works best where the front-of-house aesthetic supports warmer tones. If a more neutral base is needed to accommodate a broader menu presentation, alternative colourways within the Terramesa range may be worth considering.
If you're building a tableware specification across a new opening or a menu refresh and want to talk through how the Terramesa range fits within your broader cover counts and service style, we're happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body with enhanced chip resistance over standard china
- Hand-finished edges with textured reactive glaze on each piece
- 255mm tray format suited to taster, amuse-bouche, or sharing service
- Warm mustard colourway with natural variation from the reactive glaze finish
- Supplied in a pack of six for consistent table or pass presentation
Operational Benefits
- Reduces chip-related replacement costs under heavy front-of-house handling
- Craft aesthetic supports premium tasting menu and small-plate presentations
- Natural glaze variation adds visual interest without inconsistent branding
- Pack-of-six format aligns with standard cover counts for taster courses
- Lifetime edge chip warranty provides long-term confidence in tableware investment
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Trays & Boards
- Diameter
- 255
- Dimensions
- 255mm/ 10"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Textured Reactive Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 3.4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The alumina vitrified ceramic body is more resistant to chipping than standard vitrified china, which matters in environments where tableware is handled quickly and stacked frequently. Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty reflects the material's resilience, though no ceramic piece is entirely chip-proof under sustained heavy use.
- Because each tray is hand-finished with a reactive glaze, there will be a degree of natural variation between individual pieces — this is an intentional characteristic of the Terramesa range rather than a quality inconsistency. The overall tone remains cohesive within a pack, but operators looking for a completely uniform finish may find a standard glaze product a better fit.
- At 255mm, these trays work well for taster menus, amuse-bouche courses, sharing plates, and small-plate formats where the piece serves as both a plating surface and a table presentation element. They are less suited to à la carte main-course service where a full-size plate or bowl is typically more appropriate.