Why this plate earns its place
At 165mm, this tray sits in the working sweet spot for service: big enough for a proper side plate or composed appetiser, still compact enough to work with plate-and-tray service or a layered plating arrangement. The Vesuvius design in Lapis—that distinctive deep blue from Steelite's Aurora contemporary range—reads professional and modern on every table.
Vitrified ceramic means these aren't fussy. High-temperature firing creates a glass-hard, non-porous surface that shrugs off commercial dishwashing, thermal shock, and the daily scuffs of busy service. Colour doesn't fade, glaze doesn't craze, and the trays stack reliably day after day without warping or chipping under normal use. A pack of 12 keeps pace with turnover in a mid-volume kitchen without constant washing cycles.
The 165mm format bridges a gap in many kitchens. Too big for a bread plate, too small for a dinner plate—and that's exactly why it works. Use it for composed sides (vegetables, starch, garnish), single-protein appetisers, or cheese and bread courses. Steelite built this range for the work of professional service, and the material proves it.
