Steelite Bead Rimmed Bowls 285mm Vitrified China (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead Rimmed Bowl is a 285mm vitrified china bowl from Steelite's long-established Bead range. The raised bead detail around the rim gives the piece a clean, classic profile...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 1558.55Ltr | 54861oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 285
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead Rimmed Bowl is a 285mm vitrified china bowl from Steelite's long-established Bead range. The raised bead detail around the rim gives the piece a clean, classic profile that works across a wide range of dining styles, from traditional restaurant service to modern bistro and hotel environments. Sold in packs of six, it is a practical purchasing format for operators building or topping up their crockery stock.
Vitrified china is the standard material of choice in busy commercial kitchens for good reason. It is significantly harder and more chip-resistant than standard earthenware, withstands the thermal stresses of dishwasher cycling, and holds its finish well under repeated service. At just over a kilogram per bowl, the Bead 285mm sits in a practical weight range — substantial enough to feel quality on the table, without being awkward for front-of-house staff handling multiple covers.
From an operational standpoint, this bowl suits a range of service types:
- Generous bowl size suited to pasta, salad, and sharing dishes
- Classic bead rim detail presents well across formal and informal dining settings
- Vitrified china construction resists chipping through regular dishwasher cycling
- Consistent sizing simplifies stacking, storage, and table-laying
- Pack-of-six format suits both initial stock builds and ongoing replacement purchasing
There are no special installation or utility requirements to consider with tableware of this kind, though it is worth planning crockery volumes carefully against your covers and wash cycle frequency. Operators running high-turnover services should factor in buffer stock to account for breakages and items in the wash cycle at any given time.
This bowl is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations looking for reliable, classically styled crockery that will perform consistently in daily service. For very high-volume operations or where a more extensive range of complementary pieces is needed, it is worth exploring the breadth of the Steelite Bead range to ensure a consistent look across your table setting.
If you are putting together a full crockery specification or need guidance on quantities for your covers, our team is happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- 285mm diameter vitrified china bowl suitable for a range of dishes
- Raised bead rim detail delivers a clean, classic table presentation
- Vitrified china construction offers enhanced chip and thermal resistance
- Consistent bowl sizing supports efficient stacking and storage
- Supplied in a pack of six for straightforward stock management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycling without finish degradation
- Classic profile suits formal and informal dining settings without reclothing
- Durable material reduces breakage-related replacement costs over time
- Generous bowl size handles pasta, salad, and sharing portions with ease
- Pack format makes topping up cover stock straightforward and cost-effective
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Capacity
- 1558.55Ltr | 54861oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 285
- Dimensions
- 54(H) x 285(Ø)mm | 2¼(H)" x 11¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 1.0773kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- A common starting point is two to three times your seated cover count, which gives you enough bowls in circulation while others are being cleared and washed. High-turnover operations with fast dishwasher cycles may manage towards the lower end of that range, while sites with longer meal times or slower wash cycles should lean higher. It is also worth holding a small buffer for breakages.
- Yes — vitrified china is the standard choice for commercial table service specifically because it handles the high temperatures and repeated cycling of commercial dishwashers far better than standard earthenware. The Steelite Bead range is designed with back-of-house practicality in mind, and the material holds its finish well under daily heavy use.
- The Bead range is a broad collection, and the rimmed bowl is one of several complementary pieces available in the same profile and finish. If you are building a full table setting and need plates, side dishes, or other items to match, it is worth reviewing the wider range to ensure a consistent look across your covers.