Steelite Asteria Bowl 470ml Rimless Serving Bowl (Box 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Asteria Bowl is a rimless ceramic serving bowl designed with a clean, minimal aesthetic that gives chefs a generous, uninterrupted plating surface. The bowl is finished in a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 470ml | 16½oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 135
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Product Description
The Steelite Asteria Bowl is a rimless ceramic serving bowl designed with a clean, minimal aesthetic that gives chefs a generous, uninterrupted plating surface. The bowl is finished in a bright white alumina vitrified ceramic with a distinctive deep black band around the outer body — a detail that frames the presentation and draws the eye to the food rather than the vessel.
In a busy restaurant environment, consistent presentation is as important as the food itself. The rimless profile of the Asteria makes it well suited to modern plating styles where elements need space to be placed without restriction, and the 470ml capacity is practical for starters, desserts, or small sharing portions. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a proven choice for commercial use — it is durable, chip-resistant under normal service conditions, and maintains its appearance through repeated dishwasher cycles.
- Rimless profile provides a full, unobstructed plating surface
- Contrast black band adds visual structure to the presentation
- Alumina vitrified ceramic offers reliable durability in service
- Bright white glaze shows food colours cleanly and accurately
- Dishwasher safe and suited to high-volume commercial use
As with all Steelite tableware, chipping and crazing resistance are considerations worth raising if your operation runs a high-speed rack conveyor dishwasher or particularly aggressive racking practices — no ceramic is completely indestructible under heavy commercial use, and correct stacking and racking will extend the life of any piece.
The Asteria Bowl is best suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and hospitality venues where presentation standards are a priority. It works well within a wider Asteria table setting but also holds its own as a standalone piece. If you are building a full cover set or need guidance on quantities for your service volume, we are happy to help you work that through.
Key Features
- Rimless profile maximises usable plating area across the full bowl
- 470ml capacity suits starters, desserts, and small sharing portions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for commercial durability
- Contrast deep black band frames the presentation on the pass
- Supplied in a box of 12 for straightforward stock management
Operational Benefits
- Unobstructed surface supports precise, creative plating without compromise
- Consistent finish across covers helps maintain uniform presentation standards
- Durable ceramic construction withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Neutral white glaze allows food colours to read accurately on the plate
- Box quantity simplifies ordering and reduces per-unit procurement cost
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 470ml | 16½oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 135
- Dimensions
- 135(Ø)mm | 5¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — alumina vitrified ceramic is a reliable choice for commercial dishwashers and is designed to resist chipping and crazing under normal service conditions. That said, correct racking practice matters; overloading or contact between pieces during the wash cycle will increase the risk of damage over time, regardless of the ceramic quality.
- At 470ml, the Asteria Bowl works well for starters, soups, desserts, and smaller sharing or tasting-menu portions. It is not typically used as a main-course pasta or salad bowl, though the right application will depend on your menu style and portion sizes. If you need a larger format within the Asteria range, it is worth checking whether alternative sizes are available.
- The Asteria collection is designed to be used as a coordinated range, so the bowl sits naturally alongside other Asteria pieces in a full cover setting. It can equally be introduced as a standalone item where the aesthetic suits your existing tableware — the clean white body and black band are distinctive enough to complement a variety of styles without clashing.