Steelite Vesuvius Coupe Plates Amber 300mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Vesuvius range is a collection of reactive-glaze porcelain tableware available in three distinct colourways — Amber, Lapis, and Emerald. Each piece carries a naturally varied finish produced by...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Yellow
- Diameter
- 300
- Dimensions
- 300(Ø)mm | 11¾(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Steelite Vesuvius range is a collection of reactive-glaze porcelain tableware available in three distinct colourways — Amber, Lapis, and Emerald. Each piece carries a naturally varied finish produced by the firing process, meaning no two plates are entirely identical. The Amber colourway delivers warm, earthy tones that work particularly well against bold, richly coloured dishes.
These 300mm coupe plates are a practical choice for main course presentation in restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining. The coupe profile — flat, with a shallow, gently curved edge — gives chefs a clean canvas for plating without the visual interruption of a traditional rim. The reactive glaze holds up well in commercial dishwasher cycles, and at just under a kilogram per plate the porcelain has the reassuring weight that signals quality to front-of-house teams and guests alike.
Key operational characteristics worth noting:
- Reactive glaze finish adds visual character without relying on applied decoration
- Coupe profile suits contemporary plating styles across a range of cuisines
- Porcelain construction is durable under regular commercial wash cycles
- Amber, Lapis, and Emerald colourways can be mixed across a table setting
- Supplied in packs of 12, practical for building up covers in stages
As with any reactive-glaze ware, operators should be aware that colour variation between individual pieces is inherent to the manufacturing process rather than a defect — this is part of the range's character. Storage and handling considerations are standard for porcelain tableware of this weight class.
The Vesuvius range suits operations looking to move away from plain white tableware without committing to a heavily patterned design. It works well in independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and any venue where the plate is considered part of the overall dining aesthetic. For very high-turnover operations running large cover counts, it is worth discussing stock depth and breakage allowances before placing an initial order.
If you'd like to talk through how the Vesuvius range fits your existing tableware or service style, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze porcelain produces unique, naturally varied amber tones per plate
- 300mm coupe profile provides a wide, uninterrupted plating surface
- Porcelain construction rated for repeated commercial dishwasher use
- Part of a three-colourway range allowing coordinated mixed table settings
- Pack of 12 allows incremental stock building to match cover numbers
Operational Benefits
- Adds visual warmth to plating without relying on printed decoration
- Coupe format gives chefs full control over contemporary presentation styles
- Consistent durability reduces the frequency of tableware replacement cycles
- Mixing Amber, Lapis, and Emerald across covers creates a distinctive table aesthetic
- Pack format makes it straightforward to scale stock as the operation grows
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Yellow
- Diameter
- 300
- Dimensions
- 300(Ø)mm | 11¾(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 970g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Reactive glazes are fired in a way that produces natural variation in tone and pattern between individual pieces — this is by design rather than a quality issue. In practice, plates from the same batch will share a family resemblance in colour, but no two will be identical. Most operators find this adds to the range's character, though it is worth bearing in mind if a perfectly uniform table setting is a priority.
- Yes, Steelite porcelain is manufactured for commercial foodservice use and is designed to withstand regular high-temperature dishwasher cycles. As with all reactive-glaze or coloured tableware, avoiding prolonged exposure to very harsh detergents will help maintain the glaze over time.
- A reasonable starting point for most table-service operations is two to three times your seated cover count, which allows for plates in use, plates in the wash cycle, and a breakage buffer. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 12 would be a practical minimum opening stock, with additional packs held as backup. If you'd like to talk through the right quantity for your service pattern, we're happy to advise.