Steelite Bead Maroon Band Oatmeal Bowls 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead Maroon Band oatmeal bowl is part of the established Bead range from Steelite, one of the more widely used vitrified china collections in UK hospitality. The bowl...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 535.29Ltr | 18842¼oz
- Colour
- Red
- Diameter
- 162
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead Maroon Band oatmeal bowl is part of the established Bead range from Steelite, one of the more widely used vitrified china collections in UK hospitality. The bowl features a clean, rounded profile with a distinctive maroon colour band at the rim — a consistent decorative detail that gives operators a simple way to introduce a controlled element of colour into their tableware presentation without committing to a fully coloured piece.
Vitrified china is the material of choice for most commercial dining environments, and for good reason. It resists chipping and crazing better than standard earthenware under the repeated thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers, and the glaze holds up well under daily high-volume use. The maroon band is applied as part of the manufacturing process rather than surface-printed, which means it withstands repeated washing without fading or wear that would make pieces look inconsistent over time.
In practical terms, this bowl works well across a range of service contexts:
- Breakfast and brunch service for cereals, porridge, and granola
- Starter courses in formal or semi-formal dining
- Soup service where a wider, shallower profile suits the presentation
- Branded tableware schemes where the maroon band aligns with venue colours
The bowl is sold in packs of twelve, which suits both initial stock builds and top-up purchasing as attrition occurs over time. For operators running larger covers or multiple sites, it is worth considering your total bowl requirement across a full service cycle before placing a single order.
If you are building a broader table scheme around the Bead Maroon Band range or want to discuss quantities suited to your cover count, our team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction resists chipping in daily commercial use
- Maroon colour band fired into the glaze for lasting colour consistency
- 165mm diameter profile suitable for oatmeal, soup, and starter service
- Dishwasher-safe for repeated high-volume commercial wash cycles
- Sold in packs of 12 for straightforward stock building and top-ups
Operational Benefits
- Consistent presentation maintained across covers due to fade-resistant banding
- Reduced breakage attrition compared to standard earthenware in busy services
- Supports branded table schemes where controlled colour detail is required
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock management and phased replacement purchasing
- Versatile bowl profile suits multiple courses, reducing the need for separate pieces
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 535.29Ltr | 18842¼oz
- Colour
- Red
- Diameter
- 162
- Dimensions
- 50(H) x 162(Ø)mm | 2(H)" x 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 326g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The maroon band on Steelite Bead pieces is applied during the manufacturing process and fired into the glaze rather than surface-printed, which means it is considerably more resistant to fading and wear than decal-applied decoration. Under normal commercial dishwasher use it should remain visually consistent across the lifespan of the piece.
- A common starting point is three times your seated cover count for a single-turn service, allowing for one set in use, one going through the wash cycle, and one in reserve. Operations running multiple sittings or high-attrition environments such as hotel breakfast service will typically want a larger buffer stock. If you are unsure of the right quantity for your service model, it is worth having a conversation with us before ordering.
- The Bead Maroon Band is a broader Steelite collection and includes a number of complementary pieces beyond this oatmeal bowl. If you are looking to build a coordinated table scheme across multiple piece types, our team can advise on what is available and what quantities make sense for your cover count.