Steelite Willow Mid Rim Plate 255mm (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Willow Mid Rim Plate is a 255mm all-round plate from Steelite's Willow range, finished in a gloss white glaze with a subtle raised texture. It sits in the mid rim category, giving a defined rim edge that helps with plating presentation while keeping a practical, versatile profile suited to a wide range of dishes. Each plate is made from alumina vitrified ceramic, which is the material of choice across most serious front-of-house operations.

Alumina vitrified ceramic is meaningfully harder and more resistant to chipping than standard vitrified china, which matters in busy service environments where plates pass through dishwashers multiple times daily and are stacked, transported and handled at pace. The Willow range is designed to take that kind of sustained daily use without the glaze crazing or the rim chipping prematurely — both common failure points with lesser tableware.

From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are straightforward:

• Chip-resistant alumina vitrified construction reduces breakage and replacement costs over time
• Gloss glaze is smooth and non-porous, supporting thorough cleaning and hygiene compliance
• Consistent white finish photographs well and presents cleanly under varying dining room lighting
• 255mm diameter works across starters, mains, and sharing plates depending on kitchen style
• Sold in packs of 24, which suits initial par stock planning or topping up existing sets

There are no particular installation considerations for tableware of this type, but it is worth noting that alumina vitrified ceramic, while durable, is not indestructible. Correct stacking practice and appropriate plate racks will extend service life considerably. At 630g per plate, the Willow sits at a weight that feels substantial in service without being unwieldy for front-of-house staff.

This plate is well suited to hotels, restaurants, contract caterers, and pub kitchens running a mid-to-high volume cover count where consistent, presentable tableware and manageable replacement costs both matter. Operations needing a larger main plate diameter or a different rim profile will find other sizes and styles within the Willow range worth considering.

If you're building out a full table setting or matching to an existing Steelite range, it's worth having a conversation with us before placing a larger order — we're happy to help you confirm the right sizes and quantities for your service style.