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Commercial Salad Plates
Commercial Tableware
SALAD PLATES
American-made, vitrified ceramic salad plates built for professional kitchens. American-made since 1925. Manufactured in Tucson, Arizona.
Commercial Salad Plates for Restaurants, Hotels, and Professional Foodservice
Lead & Cadmium
Free Certified
Commercial
Dishwasher Rated
Oven Safe
to 500F
Made in
Tucson, AZ
About Our Salad Plates
AMERICAN-MADE SALAD PLATES FOR PROFESSIONAL FOODSERVICE
The salad plate serves double duty in most foodservice operations. It is the appetizer course, the bread plate, the dessert surface, and often the shared plate for smaller format menus. Because it cycles through service more frequently than any other piece, it absorbs more handling, more stacking, and more wash cycles per shift than a dinner plate.
HF Coors commercial salad plates are manufactured from the same high-alumina vitrified ceramic body as our full-size dinner plates,. There is no reduction in material quality or manufacturing standard at smaller diameters. Every salad plate meets the same chip resistance, thermal shock tolerance, and food safety certifications as every other piece in the HF Coors commercial line.
Technical Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The Standard
WHY SALAD PLATE DURABILITY IS A COST ISSUE, NOT AN AESTHETIC ONE
Salad plates break more often than dinner plates. They are lighter, handled more frequently, and stacked in taller columns. In high-volume operations, salad plate attrition is one of the largest recurring tableware expenses.
The economics are straightforward: a plate that survives 3,000 wash cycles costs less per cover than a plate that fails at 800. HF Coors salad plates are specified by operators who have measured their breakage rates and made the decision to invest in durability rather than replacement volume.
Applications
WHERE HF COORS SALAD PLATES ARE SPECIFIED
Understanding the Standard
HOW HF COORS COMPARES
| Specification | HF Coors | Typical Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Origin | Tucson, Arizona, USA | China, Thailand, or Brazil |
| Chip Resistance | High-alumina vitrified body | Varies by manufacturer |
| Lead and Cadmium | Certified Free | Varies |
| Stock Lead Time | 2 to 4 weeks | 8 to 16 weeks |
| Custom Programs | Logo, glaze, bespoke shapes | Limited or high MOQ |
"We cycle through salad plates faster than anything else. Since switching to HF Coors, our replacement orders dropped by more than half. The math was obvious."Director of Purchasing, Regional Hotel Group
Common Questions
SALAD PLATES FAQS
What sizes of commercial salad plates does HF Coors manufacture?
HF Coors produces commercial salad plates in 5.5 inch, 6.5 inch, 7.5 inch, and 8.5 inch diameters. All sizes are available in the full range of standard glaze colors and can be customized with logo imprinting or proprietary glazes.
Are HF Coors salad plates made from the same material as the dinner plates?
Yes. HF Coors uses the same high-alumina vitrified ceramic body for all commercial pieces regardless of size. Salad plates meet the same chip resistance, water absorption, and food safety standards as dinner plates.
Can salad plates be ordered to match existing HF Coors dinner plates?
Yes. All HF Coors commercial pieces are available in the same glaze colors and can be coordinated across plate sizes, bowls, and serving pieces for a unified tableware program.
How do HF Coors salad plates perform in commercial dishwashers?
HF Coors salad plates are rated for commercial dishwasher use at temperatures up to 180F. The vitrified body and high-fired glaze maintain surface quality through thousands of wash cycles without crazing, staining, or glaze degradation.
What is the lead time for commercial salad plate orders?
Standard catalog salad plates ship within 2 to 4 weeks. Custom orders including logo imprinting or proprietary glazes typically require 6 to 8 weeks depending on program complexity.
Does HF Coors offer salad plates for institutional foodservice?
Yes. HF Coors salad plates with rolled-edge profiles are widely used in institutional settings including healthcare, education, and government facilities. All pieces are FDA compliant, lead-free, and cadmium-free.
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