Steelite Willow Mist Gourmet Plates Large Well Grey 285mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Willow Mist Gourmet Plate is a porcelain large-well plate from Steelite's Willow Mist collection, finished in a soft grey with an embossed rim pattern. The large well profile...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Diameter
- 285
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Product Description
The Steelite Willow Mist Gourmet Plate is a porcelain large-well plate from Steelite's Willow Mist collection, finished in a soft grey with an embossed rim pattern. The large well profile is designed to contain sauced dishes neatly, making it a practical choice for plated mains, composed starters, or any dish where presentation and containment both matter.
Steelite porcelain is produced with an alumina-enriched body, which gives it above-average resistance to chipping and thermal shock — two of the main causes of crockery attrition in busy service environments. At 850g per plate, these are substantial without being unwieldy, and the glaze holds up well against repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant surface degradation over time.
The Willow Mist grey finish works well across a range of food styles and plating approaches, offering a neutral but considered backdrop that complements both pale and richly coloured dishes. Key practical points worth noting:
- Porcelain construction with alumina enrichment for improved chip resistance
- Large well profile suits plated mains and sauced dishes
- Grey embossed finish provides a neutral, versatile plating surface
- Supplied in packs of 6, which fits neatly into standard stock rotation
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers and standard plate storage systems
These plates are best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and event catering operations running a mid-to-high cover count where presentation standards are a priority. For very high-volume operations with significant plate turnover, it is worth considering whether a more impact-resistant body or a simpler glaze profile would hold up better under the specific demands of your service. For smaller or more casual settings, smaller well plates from the same collection may be a better fit.
If you are selecting crockery across multiple covers or building a full table set, it is worth having a conversation with us first — we can help you match plates to your service style and volume before you commit to quantities.
Key Features
- Alumina-enriched porcelain body for improved chip and crack resistance
- 285mm large well profile designed to contain sauces and plated components
- Embossed grey glaze finish that holds colour through repeat dishwasher cycles
- Each plate weighs 850g, providing stable, substantial service presence
- Supplied in packs of 6 to suit standard restaurant stock rotation
Operational Benefits
- Reduced crockery attrition over time thanks to reinforced porcelain construction
- Neat sauce containment helps maintain presentation standards during plating
- Neutral grey finish works across varied cuisines without clashing with food
- Pack-of-6 format simplifies stock ordering and cover-count planning
- Consistent glaze durability supports high dishwasher-cycle environments
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- Grey
- Crockery style
- Modern
- Diameter
- 285
- Dimensions
- 285(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 850g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The alumina-enriched porcelain body makes these plates more resilient than standard porcelain, which helps in environments with heavy daily use and frequent dishwasher cycles. For very high-volume operations with significant plate handling at pace, it is worth discussing whether a heavier-duty body specification might offer better longevity for your specific service.
- The large well creates a defined central area that contains sauces, reductions, and loose garnishes without them spreading to the rim. This is particularly useful for modern plated mains where presentation control matters, and it helps maintain the dish's appearance from pass to table.
- Yes, Steelite porcelain is designed for commercial dishwasher use and the glaze is formulated to resist the temperature and chemical exposure of repeated wash cycles. As with all glazed crockery, surface wear will accumulate over time — how quickly depends on water hardness, detergent type, and handling — but these plates are built to a commercial service standard.