Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Amber Tulip Bowls 70mm (Pack of 12)

The Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Amber Tulip Bowl is a small-format piece from the Aurora collection, designed for amuse-bouche, pre-dessert courses, sides, or condiment presentation. At 70mm across, it sits comfortably on a pass or tasting plate without overwhelming a composed dish. The distinctive amber finish comes from reactive glazing — a process that produces natural variation in colour and tone, so each piece carries a slightly individual character while remaining consistent enough for uniform table settings.

Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, these bowls are built to handle the rigours of regular professional use. The material is denser and harder-wearing than standard porcelain, which matters when pieces are being handled repeatedly through service, washing, and stacking. The reactive glaze finish is applied and fired in a way that holds up well to commercial dishwasher cycles without significant fading or crazing over time.

From an operational standpoint, the Aurora range is designed to work alongside existing Steelite Revolution and Vesuvius pieces, which is a practical advantage for kitchens that want to extend a presentation style without committing to an entirely new range. Key practical points include:

• Backward compatibility with Revolution and Vesuvius ranges for mixed presentation
• Reactive amber glaze creates natural variation — suits artisan and modern plating styles
• Alumina vitrified ceramic withstands heavy commercial dishwasher use
• Small tulip format suits tasting menus, sides, and amuse-bouche presentation
• Sold in packs of 12, practical for par stock management

These bowls are well suited to restaurants, hotels, and event caterers running tasting or multi-course menus where presentation detail matters. They are a considered choice rather than a bulk workhorse piece, and the amber colourway works best where a warm, earthy aesthetic fits the wider table setting. Kitchens needing larger serving formats or plainer white ware will find other options in the broader Steelite catalogue more appropriate.

If you're building or extending a tableware range and want to talk through how the Aurora pieces sit alongside your existing service ware, our team is happy to help.