Robert Gordon Potters Collection Storm Bowls 40oz 228mm (Pack of 12)

Name: Robert Gordon Potters Collection Storm Bowls 40oz 228mm (Pack of 12)
Brand: Steelite
SKU: VV1613
Price: 138.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Robert Gordon Potters Collection Storm Bowls are a range of large-format porcelain bowls designed to sit at the intersection of artisan tableware and commercial practicality. Each bowl carries the characteristic handcrafted aesthetic of the Robert Gordon range — subtle variations in colour and surface finish give individual pieces a distinct character while the collection reads cohesively on the table. The Storm colourway brings depth and warmth to covers without the need for elaborate plating.

At just over a litre in capacity, these bowls are well suited to generous pasta portions, ramen and noodle dishes, sharing starters, or large dessert presentations. The size and weight give them a reassuring presence on the table, which works particularly well in relaxed dining environments where the food is meant to feel abundant and unpretentious.

From an operational standpoint, the porcelain construction means the bowls handle the rigours of a busy service environment reliably. The slight variance between individual pieces — inherent to the artisan production process — does not affect functional performance, and front-of-house teams generally find that customers respond positively to it rather than treating it as inconsistency.

Artisan porcelain finish suits informal and contemporary dining concepts
Large capacity supports substantial, generous-portion menu items
Consistent enough across the pack for full table settings without visual mismatch
Commercially produced for durability in regular service use

These bowls are best suited to restaurants, bistros, or café-style venues where the tableware is intended to contribute to the overall character of the dining experience. If your operation requires a more neutral or uniform tableware aesthetic, other ranges in the Steelite portfolio may be a better fit.

If you are putting together a full cover for a new opening or extending an existing collection, it is worth having a conversation with us about pack quantities and how this range sits alongside complementary pieces — we are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.

Frequently asked questions

Will the colour variation between bowls look inconsistent on a table set for four or six covers?

The variation in the Robert Gordon Potters Collection is subtle — differences in tone and surface finish rather than dramatic colour shifts — so bowls from the same pack read cohesively when set together. Most operators find that customers respond positively to the handcrafted quality it implies, though it is worth being aware of if your concept calls for a highly uniform table aesthetic.

Are these bowls suitable for dishwasher use in a commercial kitchen?

The bowls are porcelain and manufactured to commercial standards, making them suitable for regular dishwasher cycling. As with any artisan-finish tableware, sustained exposure to very high-temperature commercial glasswashers over time may gradually affect the surface — this is worth factoring in if your dishwasher runs at the upper end of commercial temperature settings.

How many packs would a 40-cover restaurant typically need to hold in stock?

A general working guide for a 40-cover site would be to hold two to three times your cover count in any bowl you use as a main course vessel, accounting for service, washing, and breakage. For this bowl that would suggest three to four packs as a working stock, though the right quantity depends on your service style, turnaround speed, and how frequently you run the dishwasher during service.

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