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Steelite Charcoal Dapple Essence Bowls 165mm (Pack of 24)

SKU: VV1340

£169.00(£202.80 inc VAT)
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The Steelite Essence bowl in Charcoal Dapple is a 165mm porcelain bowl supplied in a pack of 24. It is part of Steelite's reactive-glaze range, where each piece takes on a slightly different finish during firing, producing natural variation in tone and texture across the rim. The result is a bowl that carries the durability and consistency of professional whiteware whilst having a more informal, handcrafted character than a plain-white alternative.

In service, the alumina-enriched porcelain construction gives these bowls a practical edge. The material is harder and more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which matters when covers are high and crockery is moving quickly through a busy wash cycle. The reactive glaze adds visual interest without compromising how the piece performs in day-to-day use.

  • Reactive glaze produces natural variation — no two pieces are identical
  • Alumina-enriched porcelain for improved chip resistance under commercial use
  • Suitable for microwave, freezer, and commercial dishwasher
  • 165mm diameter suits starters, sharing dishes, and dessert presentations
  • Pack of 24 supports a full section without over-ordering

At 165mm, these bowls sit comfortably between a small side bowl and a full main-course bowl. They work well for soups, sharing plates, starters, and desserts, and the Charcoal Dapple glaze gives them enough visual presence to suit contemporary restaurant and bistro settings where operators want to move away from plain white without committing to a heavily patterned range.

This pattern is well suited to casual-dining restaurants, gastro pubs, and café-bistros where the menu styling calls for something with a rustic or artisan feel. For operations running a more formal service or a fully white table presentation, a plain whiteware alternative from the Steelite range may be a better fit. Equally, for very high-turnover environments, it is worth considering the pack quantities needed to maintain cover ratios through service peaks.

If you are building a full table setting around the Charcoal Dapple range or need guidance on matching pieces and quantities for your covers, our team is happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

Are these bowls suitable for a commercial dishwasher running multiple cycles per service?

Yes. The Charcoal Dapple Essence bowls are rated for commercial dishwasher use, and the alumina-enriched porcelain is designed to withstand the repeated thermal and mechanical stress of high-frequency wash cycles. The reactive glaze is fired into the piece rather than applied as a surface coating, so it does not degrade with regular commercial washing.

How consistent is the Charcoal Dapple finish across a full pack of 24?

By design, the reactive glazing process means each piece will differ slightly in tone and texture, particularly around the rim. The overall colour family remains consistent — Charcoal Dapple — but operators should expect and embrace natural variation between individual pieces. This is a characteristic of the range rather than a quality issue, and it tends to suit informal or contemporary table settings well.

How many packs would a 50-cover restaurant typically need to order?

As a general guide, most operations aim to hold two to three times their cover count in each bowl size to account for pieces in service, at the wash, and in storage. For a 50-cover restaurant using this bowl across two courses, two packs of 24 would be a minimum starting point, though operators with faster table turns or longer service windows often find a third pack provides useful headroom. It is worth discussing your specific cover ratios and service pattern with us before placing a full order.
Steelite Charcoal Dapple Essence Bowls 165mm (Pack of 24)

£169.00(£202.80 inc VAT)

£169.00(£202.80 inc VAT)

The Steelite Essence bowl in Charcoal Dapple is a 165mm porcelain bowl supplied in a pack of 24. It is part of Steelite's reactive-glaze range, where each piece takes on a slightly different finish during firing, producing natural variation in tone and texture across the rim. The result is a bowl that carries the durability and consistency of professional whiteware whilst having a more informal, handcrafted character than a plain-white alternative.

In service, the alumina-enriched porcelain construction gives these bowls a practical edge. The material is harder and more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which matters when covers are high and crockery is moving quickly through a busy wash cycle. The reactive glaze adds visual interest without compromising how the piece performs in day-to-day use.

  • Reactive glaze produces natural variation — no two pieces are identical
  • Alumina-enriched porcelain for improved chip resistance under commercial use
  • Suitable for microwave, freezer, and commercial dishwasher
  • 165mm diameter suits starters, sharing dishes, and dessert presentations
  • Pack of 24 supports a full section without over-ordering

At 165mm, these bowls sit comfortably between a small side bowl and a full main-course bowl. They work well for soups, sharing plates, starters, and desserts, and the Charcoal Dapple glaze gives them enough visual presence to suit contemporary restaurant and bistro settings where operators want to move away from plain white without committing to a heavily patterned range.

This pattern is well suited to casual-dining restaurants, gastro pubs, and café-bistros where the menu styling calls for something with a rustic or artisan feel. For operations running a more formal service or a fully white table presentation, a plain whiteware alternative from the Steelite range may be a better fit. Equally, for very high-turnover environments, it is worth considering the pack quantities needed to maintain cover ratios through service peaks.

If you are building a full table setting around the Charcoal Dapple range or need guidance on matching pieces and quantities for your covers, our team is happy to help you work through the options.