Steelite Willow Gourmet Plate 285mm – Small Well (Pack of 6)

The Steelite Willow Gourmet Plate is a 285mm round plate designed for refined plating presentations. Its defining feature is the small, shallow well at the centre combined with an exceptionally wide, textured lip that frames the plate around it. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it is built to the durability standards expected in busy commercial environments.

In practice, the proportions of this plate suit smaller courses particularly well — starters, amuse-bouches, intermezzo courses, or individual components on a tasting menu. The generous lip creates a distinct visual boundary that encourages precise, considered plating and draws the eye to the food at the centre. Kitchens running a la carte or multi-course menus tend to find that this format brings a degree of structure to presentation that a conventional plate does not.

Alumina vitrified ceramic is a reliable choice for commercial tableware. It resists chipping and crazing better than standard earthenware and holds up well through repeated cycles in a commercial dishwasher. The plates are also suitable for oven and microwave use, which supports mise en place workflows where pre-plated dishes need brief warming before service.

• Wide textured lip supports precise, structured plating
• Dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer safe
• Alumina vitrified ceramic resists chipping under daily commercial use
• Consistent finish across the pack supports uniform table presentation
• Well suited to starters, tasting courses, and a la carte service

These plates are best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and private dining operations running structured menus where presentation is a priority. For operations needing a deeper well or a larger plate diameter, alternative sizes within the Willow range may be worth considering.

If you are building out a full cover count or matching these into an existing Willow collection, the team is happy to talk through quantities and format options before you order.