Why this plate earns its place
The Alina collection is built on a simple principle: your food should be the star. These 285mm gourmet plates feature a subtle embossment that draws the eye to the centre of the plate, creating a visual platform that both highlights the chef's creativity and complements the interplay of light and shadow as diners engage with each course. The result is a refined, understated elegance that works equally well in Michelin-starred fine dining and modern casual restaurants where presentation still matters.
The small well (285mm × 29mm) holds approximately 0.58 litres, making it the ideal size for composed plates where each element counts—think heritage vegetables arranged around a perfectly seared piece of fish, or a delicate starter built for visual impact. The ceramic construction is fired for durability, finished with a transparent glaze that gives each plate a lustrous depth. A fully glazed base prevents chipping and wear under the rigours of high-volume service, whilst the generous flat surface area resists the inevitable scrapes and stacks of kitchen life.
These plates excel under temperature pressure. They resist thermal shock up to 350°F, having been tested for both hot retention (your mains arrive piping hot) and chill retention (desserts stay refreshingly cold). Fully stackable for kitchen storage, they're dishwasher safe without losing their gloss or glaze integrity—essential for any operation running tight schedules. The white ceramic background lets your plating shine, whether you're working with vibrant seasonal vegetables, rich meat sauces, or delicate seafood presentations.
