Steelite Taste Square Bowls 100mm White (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Taste range is a white-glazed alumina vitrified ceramic tableware collection designed for casual and informal dining settings. These 100mm square bowls are a compact format suited to smaller...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 100
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Product Description
The Steelite Taste range is a white-glazed alumina vitrified ceramic tableware collection designed for casual and informal dining settings. These 100mm square bowls are a compact format suited to smaller portions, sides, dips, and sharing elements on a menu — the kind of versatile piece that earns its place on a busy pass.
Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded body in commercial tableware for good reason. It fires denser and harder than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance to the physical demands of a working kitchen — repeated stacking, dishwasher cycling, and the general wear of a high-turnover cover count. The glaze is thermal shock resistant and stain resistant, both of which matter when pieces are moving from hot holding to service and back into a warewasher several times a night.
From an operational standpoint, this format works well where operators want a consistent, contemporary table presentation without the fragility concerns that sometimes come with more refined porcelain. Key practical points include:
- Alumina vitrified body resists chipping and cracking under daily commercial use
- Thermal shock resistance supports movement between temperature extremes in service
- Stain-resistant glaze helps maintain appearance across a busy service period
- Lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite provides long-term stock reassurance
- White glaze suits most plating styles without competing with food presentation
There are no installation considerations for tableware of this type, though it is worth checking your warewasher's rack configuration if stacking compact square pieces in volume. The square profile means they nest less naturally than round bowls, so storage planning is worth a moment's thought for high-volume operations.
These bowls are well suited to casual dining restaurants, gastro pubs, café-bars, and catered events where a clean, modern presentation is required without the cost or handling risk of premium fine-dining china. For operations running significantly higher cover counts or needing a larger bowl format, alternatives within the Taste range and broader Steelite catalogue are worth considering.
If you're building out a tableware package or want to discuss how this format fits your menu and service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body fired for commercial-grade durability
- Thermal shock resistant glaze withstands rapid temperature changes in service
- Stain-resistant white glaze maintains clean appearance under heavy use
- Compact 100mm square format suited to sides, dips, and small portions
- Lifetime edge chip warranty backed by Steelite
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycling without early glaze deterioration
- Consistent white finish supports clean, professional plating across covers
- Reduced replacement frequency thanks to chip-resistant construction
- Versatile bowl format adapts to multiple menu applications during service
- Warranty cover reduces long-term tableware replacement budget risk
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 100
- Dimensions
- 360(H)x 250(W)x 180(D), 100(Ø)mm/ 4"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Square
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 1.85kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is specifically suited to the demands of commercial warewashers, being denser and harder than standard vitrified china. The thermal shock resistance helps the glaze cope with the temperature cycling that comes with multiple wash cycles per service, and the stain-resistant glaze maintains its appearance over time better than softer ceramic bodies.
- The thermal shock resistance of the Steelite Taste body means these bowls handle both hot and cold applications without issue. They are used across a range of service styles including warm sides, chilled starters, and ambient sharing dishes. Pre-warming in a plate warmer is generally fine, though as with all ceramic tableware it is worth avoiding extreme sudden temperature changes.
- A pack of 12 is a practical starting quantity for smaller operations, pop-ups, or operators building out a new tableware set incrementally. Larger restaurants or contract catering sites running high cover counts may find it more practical to order multiple packs to ensure sufficient par stock for a full service, accounting for pieces in the wash cycle.