Steelite Maham Studio

The Maham Studio Spice Sea Salt Bowl is part of a vitrified stoneware tableware collection designed by chef and food writer Maham Anjum. The range is built around the aesthetic of hand-thrown terracotta — an unglazed exterior finish that gives each piece an artisanal, tactile quality — combined with a coloured reactive glaze on the inside. The result varies naturally between pieces, which is part of the intended character of the range rather than a manufacturing inconsistency. Each bowl measures 120mm in diameter with a 355ml capacity, and is supplied in boxes of twelve.

Vitrified stoneware is a practical choice for commercial tabletop use. It is considerably more durable than standard ceramic, resistant to chipping under normal service conditions, and suitable for repeated dishwasher cycles. The reactive glaze interior holds up well under regular use and does not require any special handling beyond standard commercial warewashing practice.

In operational terms, this bowl works well as a small sharing dish, a condiment or dip bowl, or a tasting portion vessel. It sits comfortably within the kind of informal dining, grazing, or small-plates service format where tactile, handcrafted-looking tableware supports the overall look of the cover. Key practical points worth noting:

• Vitrified stoneware construction suitable for commercial dishwasher use
• Reactive glaze interior means each bowl carries slight natural variation in finish
• Unglazed exterior gives a raw, artisanal appearance on the table
• 355ml capacity suits small sharing portions, dips, and condiments
• Sold in boxes of 12, supporting consistent cover presentation

This bowl is well suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, wine bars, and casual dining operations where presentation is a deliberate part of the guest experience. It is less likely to be the right choice for high-turnover environments where a plain, uniform white piece is preferred, or where the natural variation in reactive glaze finish may not align with the house style.

If you are building a tabletop scheme around this collection or want to understand how the finish reads across a full cover, we are happy to talk it through before you order.

Pack Quantity: 12 Beautifully designed and created by Maham Anjum, the Maham Spice collection is a much anticipated line of vitrified stoneware that features the look of hand-thrown terracotta with the durability for commercial foodservice. The unglazed terracotta outside is delightfully complemented by a colored reactive glaze on the inside. Great for restaurant & hotel dining, as well as small bites and bar food, the Maham Spice collection will bring a fresh and exciting look to your tabletop.

The Maham Studio Spice Sea Salt Elevated Platform is a vitrified stoneware serving piece designed by chef and food writer Maham Anjum. The collection draws on the visual character of hand-thrown terracotta — an unglazed exterior finish paired with a reactive coloured glaze on the interior — while being produced in a fully vitrified body suited to the demands of commercial foodservice. This platform variant adds a slightly raised profile, making it a practical choice for structured plating and small-dish presentation.

In a restaurant or hotel dining environment, the elevated form allows dishes to sit slightly proud of the table or tray surface, which works well for sharing plates, bar snacks, or composed small bites where visual presentation is part of the service offering. The vitrified stoneware construction means the pieces can withstand the rigours of regular commercial use — repeated washing, handling, and stacking — without the fragility associated with genuinely hand-thrown earthenware.

Practical considerations for operators include:

• Vitrified stoneware body — more durable and less porous than standard terracotta
• Reactive glaze interior adds visual interest whilst remaining functional for food contact
• Sold in boxes of 12, which suits both initial setup and ongoing replacement purchasing
• The Sea Salt colourway sits within the broader Maham Studio Spice range, making it straightforward to build a consistent tabletop across multiple piece types

As a flatware serving piece rather than a deep bowl or plate, this platform is best suited to dry or semi-dry food items. Operators should consider the unglazed exterior finish when thinking about cleaning protocols — a glazed base or suitable mat may be worth using to protect table surfaces and simplify front-of-house maintenance.

This piece suits restaurants, hotels, and bar operations looking to add considered tabletop styling without straying into purely decorative territory. If you are building out a larger tabletop programme or need guidance on which pieces within the range work well together, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to quantities.

The Maham Studio Spice plate is a 240mm vitrified stoneware piece from Steelite's collaboration with chef and food writer Maham Anjum. The Sea Salt colourway sits within a collection designed to bring a hand-crafted, artisan aesthetic to the commercial table — combining the visual warmth of unglazed terracotta on the exterior with a reactive coloured glaze on the interior. Sold in boxes of 12, it is priced and packaged for professional foodservice procurement.

Vitrified stoneware is a practical choice for front-of-house use in commercial settings. It offers the visual depth of artisan pottery alongside the chip resistance and thermal stability that busy service demands. The reactive glaze means no two pieces are identical in finish, which is characteristic of the range and part of its appeal — though operators ordering across multiple boxes should expect natural variation, which is inherent to this style of production.

The 240mm diameter suits a broad range of plating applications: starter and main courses in casual dining, sharing plates at the table, and bar food or small plates formats where a distinctive presentation matters. The collection works well in restaurants, boutique hotels, and casual dining environments where the tabletop is considered part of the overall guest experience.

As a flatware piece with no mechanical or electrical components, there are no installation considerations. Standard commercial dishwasher compatibility should be confirmed with Steelite's care guidance before use, particularly given the unglazed exterior surface.

If you are specifying tableware across a full cover or sourcing for a particular dining concept and want to discuss the range, our team is happy to help you work through the options.

The Maham Studio Spice Sea Salt Deep Plate is part of a vitrified stoneware collection designed by chef and food writer Maham Anjum. The piece combines the visual character of hand-thrown terracotta — with an unglazed exterior and a coloured reactive glaze on the inside — with the practical durability that commercial tableware demands. The Sea Salt colourway gives the interior a soft, natural tone that works well with a wide range of plated food styles.

In practice, vitrified stoneware holds up well in the day-to-day demands of restaurant service: it resists chipping better than standard earthenware, tolerates repeated dishwasher cycles, and retains its appearance over time without the glaze crazing that can affect lower-fired alternatives. The reactive glaze means each piece carries a degree of natural variation, which suits informal and contemporary dining settings well.

This plate is well suited to a number of front-of-house applications:

• Starter and sharing portions in restaurant or hotel dining
• Small plates and bar snacks in casual dining or pub environments
• Dessert presentation where a deeper profile is an advantage
• Modern tabletop concepts where texture and tone are part of the aesthetic

As with all reactive-glaze stoneware, some colour variation between pieces is inherent to the production process and should be expected. This is a design characteristic rather than a quality issue, though it is worth bearing in mind if a highly uniform tabletop presentation is a priority. The plates are sold in boxes of 12, making it straightforward to build or top up a set for a given section or service format.

If you are building a full cover setting around the Maham Spice range or have questions about how it fits with your existing tableware, we are happy to help you work through the options.

The Maham Studio Spice collection is a line of vitrified stoneware tableware designed by chef and food writer Maham Anjum. This deep plate in the Sea Salt colourway measures 160mm across and holds 285ml, making it a practical choice for small plates, starters, bar snacks, and sharing portions. The range draws its aesthetic from hand-thrown terracotta — an unglazed exterior finish sits alongside a reactive coloured glaze on the interior, giving each piece a degree of natural variation that reads well on the table.

Vitrified stoneware is a well-regarded material for commercial tabletop use. It is denser and more resistant to chipping than standard ceramics, and the vitrification process reduces porosity, which matters for hygiene in busy foodservice environments. The reactive glaze on the interior is food-safe and designed to hold up through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without significant fading or crazing over time.

This plate works well across a range of dining formats:

• Small plates and tapas-style menus where presentation carries weight
• Bar and gastropub snack service where robustness matters
• Hotel dining and à la carte starters needing a defined aesthetic
• Sharing boards and multi-course tasting formats

As with any reactive-glaze piece, the natural variation between plates is part of the character of the range rather than a quality concern. Operators running large covers should consider this when ordering — buying in a single batch helps achieve visual consistency across a table set.

Sold in boxes of 12, the Sea Salt colourway suits neutral and earthy table schemes. If you are building a full cover or mixing pieces across the Maham Spice range, the team is happy to talk through quantities and colour combinations before you place an order.