Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Rose Quartz Tulip Bowl 140mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Rose Quartz Tulip Bowl is a 140mm bowl finished in a reactive glaze that produces natural colour variation and tonal contrast across each piece. Made from...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Yellow
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
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Product Description
The Steelite Aurora Vesuvius Rose Quartz Tulip Bowl is a 140mm bowl finished in a reactive glaze that produces natural colour variation and tonal contrast across each piece. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, the Aurora range is produced to Steelite's commercial durability standards and is designed for repeated use in busy food service environments. No two pieces will be identical, which is characteristic of the reactive glaze process and part of the intended aesthetic.
In service, alumina vitrified ceramic offers good resistance to chipping and thermal shock compared with standard earthenware, making it a practical choice for operations running high cover volumes where tableware takes consistent daily handling. The tulip bowl profile suits a range of presentations — desserts, sides, amuse-bouche, and small portion dishes — without being prescriptive about any single use.
A practical consideration worth noting is that reactive glaze finishes can show variation between production batches. Operators building a matched table scheme should order sufficient stock upfront rather than topping up later and expecting an exact colour match. The Aurora range is backwards compatible with both the Revolution and Vesuvius ranges, which gives greater flexibility when combining pieces across an existing table setting.
This bowl is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and contract catering operations looking for tableware that sits between plain white and heavily decorated options — offering visual interest without being pattern-specific. It fits naturally into contemporary and informal dining formats as well as more considered plating environments.
If you are building a full table scheme or need guidance on combining Aurora with other Steelite ranges, the team is happy to help you plan quantities and compatibility before you order.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for commercial durability and chip resistance
- Reactive glaze finish produces natural tonal variation across each individual piece
- 140mm tulip bowl profile suitable for desserts, sides, and small portions
- Backwards compatible with Steelite Revolution and Vesuvius tableware ranges
- Supplied in a pack of 12, suited to volume catering and table scheme planning
Operational Benefits
- Handles daily high-volume service with good resistance to chipping and thermal shock
- Flexible profile works across multiple menu courses without specialist tableware needed
- Compatible with existing Revolution and Vesuvius stock, reducing replacement investment
- Distinctive glaze finish adds visual interest without relying on printed patterns or decals
- Pack quantity supports consistent table settings across larger covers from a single order
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Yellow
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Reactive glazes are fired to produce intentional colour variation, so no two pieces will be identical — this is a deliberate characteristic of the Aurora range, not a quality issue. Variation within a pack is typically subtle, but operators should be aware that bowls ordered in separate batches at different times may show more noticeable tonal differences. If you need a closely matched table scheme, we would recommend ordering your full requirement in one go.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is generally well suited to commercial dishwasher use, and Steelite produces its ranges to withstand the temperature and chemical cycles typical of commercial glasswashers and dishwashers. If you have specific concerns about the chemicals used in your operation, it is worth confirming compatibility with your detergent supplier.
- Yes — the Aurora range is designed to be backwards compatible with both the Vesuvius and Revolution ranges, so existing operators can introduce Aurora pieces alongside their current stock. This makes it straightforward to refresh a table scheme or add variety across courses without replacing an entire tableware set. If you would like to discuss how Aurora sits alongside your existing pieces, the team can advise before you commit to quantities.