Steelite Terramesa Olive Spice Plates 305mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Spice Plate in Olive is a 305mm dinner-sized plate finished in a warm, earthy glaze that reflects the Terramesa range's broader brief — bringing natural, craft-inspired colour...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Green
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 305
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Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Spice Plate in Olive is a 305mm dinner-sized plate finished in a warm, earthy glaze that reflects the Terramesa range's broader brief — bringing natural, craft-inspired colour back to the table. Each plate is hand-finished with a textured reactive glaze at the edges, giving a degree of character and variation that suits contemporary casual dining and informal fine dining alike.
Constructed from alumina vitrified ceramic, the body is considerably denser and more resistant to chipping and cracking than standard vitrified china. In a busy service environment, where plates are stacked, racked, and handled at pace, that additional robustness is a practical consideration rather than a marketing point. Steelite back this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects confidence in the durability of the material over sustained commercial use.
From an operational standpoint, the Terramesa Olive works well in settings where the tabletop aesthetic is as considered as the food itself — farm-to-table concepts, gastropubs, independent restaurants, and hotel dining rooms where earthy, natural tones complement the menu presentation. The reactive glaze means no two plates are identical, which suits operators looking for a handcrafted feel without the fragility of actual artisan ceramics.
- Suitable for dishwasher use in commercial warewashing environments
- Stackable profile supports efficient storage and service flow
- Lifetime edge chip warranty provides long-term cost reliability
- Consistent enough for volume service, distinctive enough for considered table settings
This plate is well suited to mid-to-high-volume restaurants and hotel operations. For operators running very high covers where plate attrition is a significant cost factor, it is worth discussing the full Terramesa range and whether the glaze finish suits your specific warewashing setup.
If you are specifying tableware across a new opening or refurbishment and want to talk through the Terramesa range alongside your other requirements, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body for enhanced chip and crack resistance
- Hand-finished edges with a textured reactive glaze on each plate
- 305mm diameter suitable for main course and sharing plate presentations
- Warm olive glaze with natural variation from the reactive firing process
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward cover calculations
Operational Benefits
- Greater durability reduces plate replacement costs in busy service environments
- Lifetime edge chip warranty supports long-term tableware budget planning
- Earthy colour palette complements farm-to-table and seasonal menu concepts
- Reactive glaze variation adds handcrafted character without artisan fragility
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock ordering for covers-based procurement
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Green
- Crockery type
- Plates
- Diameter
- 305
- Dimensions
- 305(Ø)mm/ 12"
- 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
- 11.02kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the alumina vitrified ceramic construction is designed to withstand repeated commercial warewashing cycles. The reactive glaze finish is fired into the body rather than applied as a surface coating, so it is not vulnerable to fading or stripping under standard commercial wash conditions. If you are running particularly aggressive chemical programmes, it is worth checking compatibility with Steelite directly.
- A reactive glaze means each plate will show subtle variation in tone and texture — that is inherent to the process and intentional to the Terramesa range's character. Within a single production batch, variation is controlled well enough for professional table settings, but if absolute uniformity is a requirement for your operation, a plain vitrified range would be a more appropriate choice.
- Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty covers chips that occur at the rim of the plate under normal commercial use. It is a meaningful warranty for a professional environment rather than a token gesture, reflecting the durability of the alumina vitrified body. For the specific terms and claims process, it is best to confirm directly with Steelite or speak to us and we can clarify what applies to your order.