Steelite Bead Oatmeal Bowls 165mm Vitrified China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead oatmeal bowl is part of a well-established tableware range produced in vitrified china — a material chosen specifically for the demands of commercial dining. The profile is...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 535.29Ltr | 18842¼oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 162
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead oatmeal bowl is part of a well-established tableware range produced in vitrified china — a material chosen specifically for the demands of commercial dining. The profile is a straightforward, shallow bowl form at 165mm across, practical for breakfast service, soup, and small portion presentations where a clean, uncluttered look is appropriate.
Vitrified china is the standard material for serious hospitality tableware for good reason. It withstands the daily cycle of commercial dishwashers, stacking, and general back-of-house handling better than standard earthenware or porcelain alternatives. The Bead range has been in widespread use across hotels, restaurants, and contract catering environments, and the pattern has remained in production long enough to make replacement matching a practical possibility rather than an afterthought.
From an operational standpoint, bowls at this size and weight sit comfortably in the dishwasher rack without tipping, stack reliably in the pass or on shelving, and present well under both natural and artificial dining room light. The white glaze resists staining from common breakfast and starter ingredients reasonably well, keeping presentation consistent across a full service period.
- Resistant to chipping and crazing under regular commercial dishwasher cycles
- Consistent white glaze supports clean presentation across covers
- Stackable profile suits high-volume storage and pass arrangements
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for initial stock or top-up orders
- Part of a broad range, supporting matched tableware across courses
These bowls are well suited to hotels, restaurants, café-bars, and contract catering operations running breakfast or starter service. Sites needing larger bowl formats or deeper capacity for main-course portions should consider other sizes within the Bead range. For very high-volume operations with significant daily breakage rates, it is worth discussing par stock levels and ordering patterns before committing to a quantity.
If you are building out a full table setting or matching into an existing Steelite range, the team is happy to help confirm compatibility and advise on quantities.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- 165mm diameter bowl suited to breakfast, soup, and starter portions
- Stackable profile designed for efficient back-of-house storage
- White glaze finish resists common food staining during service
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for straightforward stock management
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage replacement frequency through durable vitrified china body
- Consistent sizing supports uniform presentation across all covers
- Efficient stacking keeps storage organised during busy service periods
- Matched range availability simplifies full table setting procurement
- Pack format allows flexible ordering for both new setups and top-ups
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 535.29Ltr | 18842¼oz
- Colour
- White
- 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
- Yes. Vitrified china is the standard material for commercial tableware precisely because it withstands the high temperatures and repeated cycles of commercial dishwashers. The Steelite Bead range is widely used in hotel and restaurant environments where dishwasher throughput is high.
- As a general guide, most operations plan for two to three times their seated cover count to allow for items in the dishwasher cycle and a buffer for breakages. A 40-cover breakfast operation would typically hold 80 to 120 bowls in circulation. If you are unsure of the right quantity for your setup, we are happy to talk through your service pattern.
- The Bead range is a broad collection covering plates, bowls, and serving pieces in the same profile and glaze, which makes building a matched table setting straightforward. It is worth confirming current range availability with us before placing a larger order, particularly if you are matching into existing stock.