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Utopia Core Slate Bowls 205mm Stoneware (Pack of 6)

SKU: HX316

£34.95(£41.94 inc VAT)
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The Utopia Core Bowl is a ceramic stoneware piece finished in a slate colourway, combining a glossy interior with a matte outer surface. Supplied in packs of six, these 205mm bowls are a practical choice for front-of-house service in restaurants, bistros, and casual dining venues looking for a consistent, contemporary table setting.

Stoneware is a well-regarded material in commercial tableware — it handles the repeated thermal cycling of dishwasher use more reliably than lighter ceramics, and the slate finish is forgiving under the kind of handling that comes with busy covers. The dual-finish design tends to hold its appearance well over time, which matters when consistency across a table matters to your guests.

A few practical points worth noting for commercial use:

  • Stoneware construction suited to commercial dishwasher cycles
  • Matte outer surface reduces the appearance of handling marks
  • Uniform shape supports consistent plating across a section
  • Pack of six allows straightforward stock management by cover number
  • Slate finish works across both warm and neutral table schemes

At 205mm, this bowl sits comfortably as a starter, soup, or sharing portion size. It is worth considering your portion sizes and service style before committing — the depth-to-width ratio suits soupier or sauced dishes well, but may feel shallow for larger salad or pasta portions where a deeper bowl would be more practical.

If you are outfitting a larger dining room or want to discuss how these sit alongside other pieces in the Core range, the team is happy to help you work through the quantities and sizing before you order.

Frequently asked questions

Are these bowls suitable for use in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes. Stoneware is generally well suited to the repeated wash cycles of commercial dishwashers, and Utopia's Core range is produced with commercial use in mind. As with all ceramic tableware, stacking weight and handling during the wash cycle will have the most impact on longevity, so using appropriate rack inserts is advisable.

What portion sizes does the 205mm bowl work well for?

At 205mm across, this bowl is practical for soup, starter portions, sauced dishes, and small sharing plates. It is less well suited to large pasta or salad portions where a deeper or wider bowl would give better presentation and containment.

How many packs would I need to cover a dining room of, say, 40 covers?

For 40 covers, a baseline of 40 bowls — roughly seven packs of six — gives you one per cover with a small buffer. In practice, most operators working a full service would hold one-and-a-half to two times their cover count to allow for dishwasher turnaround, so ten to fourteen packs is a more realistic working stock for continuous service.
Utopia Core Slate Bowls 205mm Stoneware (Pack of 6)

£34.95(£41.94 inc VAT)

£34.95(£41.94 inc VAT)

The Utopia Core Bowl is a ceramic stoneware piece finished in a slate colourway, combining a glossy interior with a matte outer surface. Supplied in packs of six, these 205mm bowls are a practical choice for front-of-house service in restaurants, bistros, and casual dining venues looking for a consistent, contemporary table setting.

Stoneware is a well-regarded material in commercial tableware — it handles the repeated thermal cycling of dishwasher use more reliably than lighter ceramics, and the slate finish is forgiving under the kind of handling that comes with busy covers. The dual-finish design tends to hold its appearance well over time, which matters when consistency across a table matters to your guests.

A few practical points worth noting for commercial use:

  • Stoneware construction suited to commercial dishwasher cycles
  • Matte outer surface reduces the appearance of handling marks
  • Uniform shape supports consistent plating across a section
  • Pack of six allows straightforward stock management by cover number
  • Slate finish works across both warm and neutral table schemes

At 205mm, this bowl sits comfortably as a starter, soup, or sharing portion size. It is worth considering your portion sizes and service style before committing — the depth-to-width ratio suits soupier or sauced dishes well, but may feel shallow for larger salad or pasta portions where a deeper bowl would be more practical.

If you are outfitting a larger dining room or want to discuss how these sit alongside other pieces in the Core range, the team is happy to help you work through the quantities and sizing before you order.