Steelite Willow Oval Plate 330mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Willow Oval Plate is a 330mm oval flatware piece finished in a clean, bright white glaze with a traditional interwoven relief pattern around the rim. It is part...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 330
- Dimensions
- 330(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Willow Oval Plate is a 330mm oval flatware piece finished in a clean, bright white glaze with a traditional interwoven relief pattern around the rim. It is part of Steelite's established Willow range and is constructed from alumina vitrified ceramic — a material chosen for its resilience in commercial dishwashing and daily service use rather than for any decorative reason.
In a working kitchen, this size of oval plate earns its place as a general-purpose serving piece. It handles large individual protein portions comfortably — whole flatfish such as sole or plaice sit well within the rim — and it works equally well as a sharing board for starters or sides. The generous surface area gives chefs room to plate without crowding, which matters during a busy service when there is no time to rework a dish.
Practical advantages for front-of-house operations include:
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction resists chipping and crazing under repeated commercial use
- The defined rim keeps sauces and dressings contained during table service
- Consistent white glaze makes food colour stand out clearly on the pass
- Stackable oval profile suits standard plate storage and reduces shelf footprint
These plates are supplied in cases of 12, which suits initial range builds or topping up existing Willow stock. Being dishwasher-safe and compatible with standard rack systems, they fit into existing warewashing workflows without adjustment. There are no special handling requirements, though as with all vitrified ceramic, care with loading and unloading the dishwasher will extend the life of the glaze.
The Willow Oval is well suited to restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms where a classic, understated presentation style is preferred. For high-turnover canteen or banqueting environments where a lighter plate or different profile might be more practical, it is worth considering whether the format fits your service style before committing to volume.
If you are building out a new range or matching existing tableware, we are happy to talk through what works best for your covers and service format.
Key Features
- 330mm oval format accommodates large portions and whole flatfish comfortably
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction withstands repeated commercial dishwashing
- Traditional Willow interwoven relief pattern frames plated dishes without overpowering
- Bright white glaze provides strong contrast for food presentation on the pass
- Supplied in a case of 12 for straightforward stock management and replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Generous plating surface gives chefs room to present without crowding dishes
- Chip-resistant ceramic reduces replacement costs across high-turnover service periods
- Defined rim prevents sauces spreading during plating and table service
- Consistent glaze finish supports a uniform look across large covers
- Compatible with standard dishwasher racks, fitting existing warewashing routines without change
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 330
- Dimensions
- 330(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Oval
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 1.01kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the alumina vitrified ceramic construction is specifically designed to withstand the rigours of commercial service, including repeated dishwasher cycles at high temperatures. For very high-turnover operations running multiple sittings daily, it is worth reviewing your total plate count to ensure sufficient rotation between wash cycles and the table.
- Vitrified ceramic is generally microwave-safe, but we would recommend confirming with Steelite directly if oven or salamander use is a specific requirement for your kitchen operation, as finishing temperatures and plate welfare can vary depending on the application.
- A common starting point is two to three plates per cover, allowing for one set on the table, one in the warewash cycle, and a buffer for breakages. For seasonal or event-led venues where large sharing formats are used frequently, a slightly higher buffer is sensible — it is worth discussing your service style and cover count with us before finalising quantities.