Enamel Plates South Africa: Dinner, Soup, Side Plates (Real SA Manufacturer)
Enamel Plates in South Africa — Sizes, Uses, and Where to Buy
The 4 SA Enamel Plate Types You'll See
| Plate Type | Diameter | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner plate | ~24–26 cm | Main meals, pap + stew + sides |
| Soup / deep plate | ~20–22 cm, deeper rim | Stew, samp, mince, breakfast porridge |
| Rice plate | ~20 cm, deep dish | Rice, biryani, single-bowl meals |
| Side plate | ~16–18 cm | Bread, dessert, kids |
Featured Enamel Plate SKUs (Direct Links)
- New World Enamel Soup Plate — deep soup plate; R16 single, up to R35 multipack.
- New World Enamel Rice Plate (nwrp) — deep dish for biryani and rice; R18–R39.
- New World Enamel Plate Decorated 30–36cm — large family dinner plate, decorated finish; R129.
- New World Enamel Vegetable Dish (nwvd) — doubles as bread / beer dish; R59–R106.
- New World Enamel Footed Bowl 16–20cm — soup / cereal bowl alongside plates; R39–R79.
- 12pc Dining Set — mug + plate + bowl per person, camping-ready; R339.
Why Enamel Plates Work for SA Cooking
- Heat-tolerant: Pour hot stew straight from the pot — won't crack like ceramic
- Light: Easier on the wrist than ironstone or thick ceramic
- Stack-able: 12pc enamel set fits where 12pc ceramic wouldn't
- Travel-ready: Won't shatter on the bakkie / camping trip
- Dishwasher-safe: No special care
Buying Guide: Picking the Right Enamel Plate
For a family of 4: Start with 4 dinner plates (24cm) + 4 soup plates (22cm) + 4 side plates (18cm). Total ~R200–R280.
For a guesthouse / B&B: 12+ of each size. Order direct via our wholesale channel for ~30% off retail.
For camping / braai: 12pc dinner set (mug + plate + bowl per person). One set covers 4 people for a weekend at R339.
FAQ
How thick should an enamel plate be? 0.4mm+ steel gauge for daily use; double-coat enamel for chip resistance.
Can I put enamel plates in the oven? Up to ~250°C is fine. Don't put cold plates into a hot oven (thermal shock = crazing).
What if my enamel plate chips? Small chips on the rim are cosmetic. Chips on the food contact surface (where steel is exposed) — retire that plate, replace.
Are New World enamel plates dishwasher-safe? Yes. Avoid scouring pads.
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