Why this plate earns its place
The 16·5 cm diameter is the side-plate size for starters, bread courses, or a lighter meal setting. Melamine's core strength is shatterproof durability—if a guest drops this plate, it won't smash on the floor, cutting the breakage cost to near-zero. At 16·5 cm, it's compact enough for quick table turns and light enough that a server carries a full stack comfortably. The Carnival finish adds visual lift to casual table settings without the formality of white porcelain.
Melamine is the working choice for high-traffic venues where breakage is a constant cost. It resists thermal shock (unlike ceramic, which can craze), and it washes clean in standard dishwashing cycles without discolouring. The gloss finish resists water spotting better than melamine's matt finishes, and it stacks extremely tight in racks and crates—essential when space is tight.
