The Steelite HL458342 Platter is a large, oval-shaped china serving piece designed for professional foodservice environments. Measuring 13-5/8 inches by 9-1/2 inches with a height of 1-3/4 inches, this fully vitrified platter offers durability and resistance to thermal shock. Its construction from high-quality China material ensures compatibility with commercial oven, microwave, and dishwasher operations. As a non-stock item, this platter supports upscale presentation and efficient workflow in restaurant, banquet, or catering operations, providing a reliable surface for large food portions while maintaining aesthetic appeal and structural integrity.
Top Steelite HL458342 Features
The Steelite HL458342 Platter excels in high-volume foodservice kitchens with its robust vitrified china construction, 13-5/8" x 9-1/2" oval profile, and oven/microwave/dishwasher safety. Its large capacity and vitrified finish facilitate easy cleaning and heat retention, making it suitable for plating large dishes in busy restaurant or catering settings. Designed for durability and consistent performance, it simplifies workflow and presentation in various commercial environments.
- Large capacity: Supports extensive food presentation for high-volume service
- Fully vitrified material: Ensures resistance to thermal shock and staining
- Dishwasher, oven, microwave safe: Facilitates seamless kitchen-to-serving transitions
- High durability construction: Withstands rigorous commercial use
- Efficient cleaning and maintenance: Simplifies sanitation routines in busy kitchens
Ideal for large plated dishes in restaurant, catering, or banquet settings requiring durable, food-safe serveware.
Steelite HL458342 Technical Specs
The Steelite HL458342 Platter features a 13-5/8" by 9-1/2" oval shape with a height of 1-3/4 inches. Constructed from vitrified china, it provides excellent thermal resistance and durability, supporting microwave and oven use while being fully dishwasher safe for quick cleaning. Weighing approximately 38 lbs per case, it is designed for robust, long-lasting performance in demanding commercial kitchens. Its lead-free composition ensures food safety, and its straightforward design allows for effortless stacking and storage, optimized for high-waste, high-volume foodservice settings.
- Dimensions: 13-5/8" x 9-1/2" x 1-3/4" H
- Construction: Fully vitrified china, lead-free
- Weight: 38 lbs per case
- Material safety: Microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe
- Color/Finish: White glaze with vitrified surface for stain resistance
- Temperature resistance: Suitable for standard heat ranges in commercial kitchens
- Food safety: Compliant with safety standards for commercial serveware
Electrical requirements are not applicable; emphasis on compatibility with standard kitchen appliances and sanitation routines. Installation involves stacking for storage, with no special electrical setup needed. Consistent workflow integration is achieved through standardized dimensions, durability, and ease of cleaning, ideal for high-throughput foodservice operations.
- Proper usage scenario: Ensure dishwasher clearance and stacking space for efficiency
- Heat tolerance: Compatible with microwave and oven temperatures up to typical operational limits
- Material compatibility: Safe with standard cleaning agents and sanitizers
- Storage considerations: Space-efficient stacking with minimal chipping risk
- Handling: Durable surface supports frequent warewashing and handling
What is a commercial serving platter?
A commercial serving platter is a large, durable dish designed for presenting multiple food items in high-volume foodservice environments. Made from materials such as vitrified china, it is ideal for installation in restaurants, catering, and banquet halls. The Steelite HL458342 Platter, with its oval shape, 13-5/8" x 9-1/2" dimensions, and oven/microwave/dishwasher safe properties, supports efficient food presentation and sanitation, making it suitable for professional kitchens handling substantial dish loads and large portions.
Top commercial china platters for high-volume foodservice
High-capacity and durable, the Steelite HL458342 Platter is built for steady operation in professional kitchens, providing a robust solution for large plated dishes, with excellent thermal and mechanical resistance, perfect for restaurant, catering, or banquet use, and capable of supporting moderate throughput in busy operations.
- Operation type — high-volume restaurant service
- Kitchen setting — busy catering and banquet facilities
- Foodservice category — large plate presentation
- Workload qualifier — moderate throughput
- Use case — serving substantial food portions efficiently
Why Choose Steelite HL458342 Platter
Why choose Steelite HL458342 over other serving platters is its combination of high durability, thermal shock resistance, and seamless integration into demanding commercial kitchen workflows. Its vitrified construction ensures stain and scratch resistance, while the oval shape supports large portion presentation in upscale or high-volume settings. The platter’s compatibility with oven, microwave, and dishwasher operations streamlines prep and sanitation, reducing labor and turnaround time, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency in busy foodservice environments.
- Compact footprint suitable for versatile table settings
- Oven, microwave, dishwasher safe for multi-phase use
- Massively vitrified china offers superior durability
- Supports large food presentations with consistent quality
- Designed for high-volume restaurant and catering applications