Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" 7009

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Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (Model 7009) – Elegant Colour, Lasting Strength, Everyday Kiwi Functionality

Description

Add colour and contemporary style to your dining setup with the Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (Model 7009) — a perfect balance of elegance, practicality, and durability. Crafted from premium-quality, BPA-free melamine, this plate features a striking deep eggplant hue that exudes sophistication while offering the rugged durability needed for modern New Zealand homes, restaurants, and catering venues.

The 9-inch shallow design makes it ideal for serving entrées, salads, pasta, or desserts. Lightweight, chip-resistant, and easy to maintain, it delivers the look of fine porcelain with the resilience of commercial-grade melamine. Its smooth, glossy surface enhances food presentation while resisting stains and scratches, keeping your tableware looking new even after years of use.

From professional hospitality service to daily family dining, the Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (7009) blends beauty and performance, proving that durable can still mean elegant.

Key Points

  • Material: 100% food-grade melamine (BPA-free, non-toxic)
  • Colour: Deep eggplant (dark purple, glossy finish)
  • Shape: Round, shallow profile with soft curved edges
  • Size: 9 inches (23 cm) diameter
  • Durability: Chip-, scratch-, and shatter-resistant
  • Finish: Smooth, non-porous glaze for hygiene and easy cleaning
  • Weight: Lightweight, easy to handle and stack
  • Use: Ideal for salads, entrées, desserts, or shared sides
  • Care: Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended)
  • Temperature Resistance: Suitable for cold and hot food (not microwave or oven safe)
  • Ideal For: Homes, restaurants, cafés, catering, hotels, and outdoor dining

Benefits

1. Sophisticated Eggplant Colour

The deep eggplant tone adds a contemporary flair to your table setting. Rich, bold, and stylish, it complements modern interiors and adds warmth to both casual and formal dining experiences.

2. Perfect 9-Inch Shallow Size

Designed with practicality in mind, this plate is the perfect size for starters, side dishes, desserts, or smaller mains. The shallow depth makes plating easy while giving every dish a refined, professional look.

3. Built for Strength and Longevity

Crafted from high-quality melamine, the Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (7009) offers exceptional resistance to chips, cracks, and breaks. It’s tough enough for busy restaurants yet refined enough for home entertaining.

4. Lightweight and Convenient

Melamine’s lightweight construction makes it easy to carry, stack, and store. Perfect for catering, outdoor dining, and family gatherings, it provides comfort and practicality without sacrificing elegance.

5. Safe and Hygienic for Everyday Use

Made from BPA-free, 100% food-safe melamine, this plate ensures a healthy dining experience. The non-porous surface prevents absorption of food, odours, or bacteria — ideal for clean, hygienic service.

6. Effortless Cleaning and Low Maintenance

The glossy surface prevents food residue from clinging, making cleaning quick and simple. It’s dishwasher-safe on the top rack, saving time for busy households and professional kitchens.

7. Versatile for Indoor and Outdoor Use

Durable enough for commercial service yet lightweight for picnics or barbecues, this plate adapts to any setting. Its break-resistant build provides peace of mind in both indoor and outdoor dining.

8. Professional Presentation for Hospitality Use

Favoured by New Zealand chefs and restaurant owners, this plate’s elegant hue and sleek design elevate every dish. Perfect for fine dining, catering, or modern casual restaurants.

9. Stackable and Space-Saving Design

Engineered for practicality, these plates stack neatly without scratching or slipping. They’re ideal for efficient storage in commercial kitchens or compact home cupboards.

10. Sustainable and Reusable Choice

As a reusable, long-lasting alternative to disposable dinnerware, this plate supports sustainable living and eco-conscious dining — a value deeply rooted in New Zealand’s lifestyle and hospitality culture.

Why You Should Choose This

The Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (7009) represents the perfect marriage of design and durability. It’s ideal for Kiwis who want beautiful, functional, and sustainable dinnerware that performs in every environment.

For home users, it’s a stylish way to serve everyday meals, snacks, or desserts while reducing the risk of breakage. Its refined eggplant tone adds depth to your table setting and blends seamlessly with modern kitchen décor.

For restaurants, caterers, and cafés, it provides consistent presentation quality with the durability needed for high-volume service. Its professional-grade melamine build ensures long-term value, and the contemporary colour enhances the visual appeal of any dish — from seafood and pasta to fresh salads and desserts.

Lightweight, stackable, and built to last, this plate fits perfectly into New Zealand’s versatile dining culture — from busy hospitality service to family gatherings by the coast.

Choosing the Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (Model 7009) means investing in dinnerware that’s strong, stylish, and sustainable.

Conclusion

The Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (7009) is a modern classic that brings style and functionality to every meal. With its striking deep purple hue, glossy finish, and shallow design, it enhances presentation while providing lasting durability.

Made for the demands of both home and commercial use, it’s chip-resistant, lightweight, and dishwasher-safe — a reliable companion for years of dining enjoyment. Whether used in bustling cafés or at your family table, it combines elegance with everyday practicality.

From Auckland restaurants to Wellington cafés and Christchurch homes, this plate has become a favourite for those who value simplicity, colour, and strength in equal measure.

Choose elegance that lasts. Choose functionality that performs. Choose the Melamine Shallow Plate Eggplant 9" (7009) — where durability meets design, and every meal shines with style.

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