Steelite Willow Stacking Soup Cup Unhandled 285ml (Pack of 36)

Name: Steelite Willow Stacking Soup Cup Unhandled 285ml (Pack of 36)
Brand: Steelite
SKU: VV681
Price: 393.6 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Steelite Willow soup cup is an unhandled, stackable cup produced in alumina vitrified ceramic with a gloss white finish and a subtle decorative band around the upper rim. At 285ml it is sized for a starter or side portion of soup rather than a main-course serving, which suits operations that want a consistent, controlled portion presentation.

Alumina vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for commercial tableware. The material is appreciably harder and more chip-resistant than standard vitreous china, which matters in environments where cups are cycled through a commercial dishwasher multiple times a day and stacked and unstacked at pace during service. The stacking profile keeps storage compact, and the unhandled design simplifies racking and dishwashing handling.

Stackable design reduces storage footprint on busy pass or service counters
Unhandled form simplifies dishwasher racking and reduces handling time
Alumina vitrified ceramic resists chipping under regular commercial use
Gloss white finish with rim detail suits formal and casual dining settings
285ml capacity supports consistent starter or side-portion soup service

The pack of 36 suits an opening order for a small to medium operation, though higher-volume restaurants or contract catering sites running multiple sittings may find they need a larger quantity to maintain adequate cover through a full service and dishwasher cycle. It is worth accounting for attrition when deciding on opening stock levels.

If you are specifying tableware across a full menu and want to discuss quantities or how the Willow range fits alongside other Steelite pieces, the team is happy to help you work through the detail.

Frequently asked questions

Is 285ml a standard soup portion size for restaurant service?

285ml is broadly accepted as a starter or side-portion size rather than a main-course soup serving, which typically runs closer to 350–400ml. It works well for prix-fixe menus or operations where soup is one course among several, and the controlled volume supports consistent food cost management across a service.

How does alumina vitrified ceramic compare to standard vitreous china for busy operations?

Alumina vitrified ceramic is a harder, denser material than standard vitreous china, which gives it better resistance to chipping at the rim and base — the points most vulnerable in commercial dishwasher and stacking use. For high-turnover operations cycling tableware through multiple services daily, this durability difference is worth factoring into a purchasing decision.

How many packs would a medium-sized restaurant typically need to open with?

A useful rule of thumb is to hold roughly two to three times your cover count in any given piece, to account for items in use, in the dishwasher, and in reserve for attrition. A 60-cover restaurant running soup as a starter course would typically want at least two packs of 36 as an opening stock, with additional stock held depending on service frequency and dishwasher turnaround time.

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