Steelite Alvo Soup & Pasta Bowls 240mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Alvo is a 240mm soup and pasta bowl produced in alumina vitrified ceramic — a material chosen for commercial tableware because it combines a clean, bright white finish...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Soup
- Dimensions
- 240mm/ 9 ½"
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Product Description
The Steelite Alvo is a 240mm soup and pasta bowl produced in alumina vitrified ceramic — a material chosen for commercial tableware because it combines a clean, bright white finish with genuine durability under the pressures of daily food service. The profile features flowing curves and a subtle embossment that give the range a considered aesthetic without straying into anything overly decorative.
In a busy service environment, crockery takes a great deal of punishment. The Alvo is designed with that in mind. The robust glaze resists staining from high-colour stocks, sauces, and pasta dishes, and the alumina vitrified body handles the thermal shock of rapid temperature changes — moving from a heated pass to a cold-rinse dishwasher cycle — without the micro-cracking that can affect lower-quality ceramic over time. Steelite backs this up with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects the practical confidence in how this range holds up through repeated use and commercial warewashing.
Key operational characteristics worth noting:
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for strength and longevity in commercial use
- Stain-resistant glaze suitable for high-colour dishes including bisques, broths, and tomato-based pasta
- Thermal shock resistance to withstand the demands of commercial dishwashers
- Pure white finish for clean food presentation across a range of cuisines
- Supplied in a pack of 24, suited to batch ordering for consistent cover sets
At 240mm, this bowl sits at a practical serving size for generous soup portions or single-serve pasta dishes. It works well in restaurants, hotel dining, staff canteens, and any operation where a reliable, presentable bowl is needed across multiple covers. The pack-of-24 format suits operations that need to maintain consistent tableware sets and plan for attrition over time.
If you are building or refreshing a full cover set and want to talk through quantities, complementary pieces within the Alvo range, or suitability for your specific operation, we are happy to help before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body for commercial-grade strength and durability
- Stain-resistant glaze handles high-colour stocks, sauces, and pasta dishes
- Thermal shock resistance suited to repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Subtle embossed detailing adds refined presentation without excess decoration
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reflecting confidence in long-term performance
Operational Benefits
- Reduces replacement frequency through proven durability under daily service pressure
- Maintains consistent presentation across a full cover set over time
- Handles heavy warewashing cycles without compromising glaze or finish
- Pure white profile supports clear, appetising presentation of any dish
- Pack-of-24 format simplifies stock planning and ensures consistent tableware sets
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Soup
- Dimensions
- 240mm/ 9 ½"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Robust Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 15.4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. The alumina vitrified ceramic construction and robust glaze are specifically suited to the demands of commercial warewashing, including the rapid thermal cycling that standard domestic crockery often struggles to withstand. The lifetime edge chip warranty reflects how the range is designed for repeated high-frequency use.
- A common working rule in busy operations is to hold three times your cover count in crockery to allow for one set in use, one in the wash cycle, and one in reserve. For a 40-cover restaurant, that would suggest a minimum of two packs of 24. Higher-volume or faster-turnover sites may want to increase that buffer further, and we can help you work through the right quantity for your service pattern.
- The 240mm size is a practical fit for both applications — it gives enough volume for a generous soup serving and sufficient width to present a single-serve pasta portion properly. In practice, many operations use the same bowl across both courses, which also simplifies stock management. If your menu leans heavily towards one or the other, it is worth discussing whether a different size in the Alvo range might serve you better.