Steelite Bead Coupe Bowls 252mm Vitrified China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Bead Coupe Bowl is a wide, shallow bowl in the classic coupe profile — no rim, gently curved sides, and a clean circular form. Made from vitrified china,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 1076.49Ltr | 37892½oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 259
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Product Description
The Steelite Bead Coupe Bowl is a wide, shallow bowl in the classic coupe profile — no rim, gently curved sides, and a clean circular form. Made from vitrified china, it is part of Steelite's Bead range, which pairs a simple embossed bead detail at the edge with an otherwise understated white finish. At 252mm across, this is a versatile size suited to a range of dishes from pasta and risotto to sharing starters and composed desserts.
Vitrified china is a well-established material in commercial foodservice for good reason. It is fired at high temperatures to produce a dense, low-porosity body that resists chipping, staining, and the thermal shock of busy dishwasher cycles. In practical terms, this means the bowls hold up through heavy daily use without the glaze crazing or the colour dulling noticeably over time — an important consideration for any operation running multiple covers per service.
From an operational standpoint, the coupe shape offers some useful advantages:
- Clean lines make plating straightforward and presentation consistent across covers
- No protruding rim reduces breakage risk during handling and stacking
- Stackable profile keeps storage space manageable in tight back-of-house conditions
- White vitrified finish is compatible with most dishwasher chemicals without fading
- Sold in packs of 12, making it practical to build or replenish stock in meaningful quantities
This bowl is well suited to restaurants, hotels, contract caterers, and similar establishments looking for reliable, presentable tableware that performs consistently without requiring careful handling. It is a mid-weight piece — substantial enough to feel quality in a diner's hands, without being cumbersome for front-of-house staff managing multiple covers. For operations needing a smaller or larger bowl within the Bead range, other sizes are available within the catalogue.
If you are specifying tableware across multiple covers or need to match existing Bead pieces already in service, it is worth a conversation with us before ordering to make sure the size and quantity work for your operation.
Key Features
- Vitrified china construction fired for high density and low porosity
- 252mm coupe profile with embossed bead edge detail in white
- Stackable form designed to minimise back-of-house storage footprint
- Glaze resists staining and crazing through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Supplied in a pack of 12 for practical stock building or replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Handles heavy daily dishwasher use without glaze deterioration over time
- Consistent white finish supports clean, professional plating across all covers
- Stackable shape keeps storage organised during busy back-of-house service
- Durable chip-resistant body reduces replacement frequency in high-turnover operations
- Pack-of-12 format makes restocking straightforward for larger dining operations
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 1076.49Ltr | 37892½oz
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 259
- Dimensions
- 42(H) x 259(Ø)mm | 1¾(H)" x 10¼(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 873.2g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Vitrified china is specifically suited to the demands of commercial dishwashing. The high-temperature firing process produces a dense, low-porosity body that resists the thermal shock, alkaline detergents, and repeated cycling that would degrade lesser materials. In practice, operators find it maintains its finish considerably longer than standard earthenware or porcelain in the same conditions.
- At 252mm, this bowl works well as a main course vessel for pasta, risotto, curry, or similar dishes, and is also a practical size for generous starters or sharing plates. If your menu leans toward smaller portions or side dishes, a smaller bowl within the Bead range may be a better fit — it is worth considering your typical portion sizes before committing to a size.
- As a general guide, most operators plan for roughly two to three times their cover count in crockery per shape, to allow for items in use, in the wash, and in reserve. For a 40-cover restaurant using this bowl as a primary main course vessel, three to four packs of 12 would be a reasonable starting point, though your service style and dishwasher turnaround time will influence the right number.