Steelite Bianco Unhandled Soup Cups 284ml (Pack of 36)
Product Description
The Steelite Bianco unhandled soup cup is a clean, white, Manhattan-style cup designed for soup, broth, and amuse-bouche service in commercial dining environments. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it is...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 284ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Soup
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Product Description
The Steelite Bianco unhandled soup cup is a clean, white, Manhattan-style cup designed for soup, broth, and amuse-bouche service in commercial dining environments. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it is the same material used across professional catering operations where durability and consistent appearance over time both matter.
In busy service environments, crockery takes a significant amount of daily handling — through dishwashers, stacking, and constant turnover. Alumina vitrified ceramic is well suited to this kind of sustained use, offering better chip and thermal shock resistance than standard earthenware. The lifetime edge chip warranty from Steelite reflects confidence in how the material holds up in real kitchen and front-of-house conditions.
Practical advantages for operators include:
- Unhandled design suits tight tray and rack configurations for efficient dishwasher loading
- Consistent white glaze works across a range of table settings and menu styles
- Sold in a pack of 36, suitable for batch replenishment in larger operations
- Lightweight body reduces fatigue during high-turnover service
- Lifetime edge chip warranty provides long-term stock reliability
Because these cups are unhandled, they stack efficiently and take up less storage space than handled alternatives — a practical consideration for kitchens where crockery storage is limited. The 284ml capacity is well suited to soup courses and starters rather than main course portions, so it is worth confirming that the size aligns with your intended service format.
These cups are commonly used in hotels, restaurants, and contract catering operations where consistent presentation and reliable durability are priorities. For higher-volume sites running very large covers, it is worth considering pack quantities carefully to ensure adequate stock rotation.
If you are unsure whether this cup fits your existing crockery range or service style, we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body with lifetime edge chip warranty
- 284ml capacity suited to soup courses and starter portions
- Unhandled Manhattan-style design for efficient stacking and storage
- White glaze finish compatible with a wide range of table settings
- Sold in a pack of 36 for batch replenishment in commercial operations
Operational Benefits
- Withstands daily dishwasher cycling without rapid deterioration in appearance
- Reduces storage footprint with compact, stackable unhandled form
- Lifetime edge chip warranty lowers long-term replacement costs
- Consistent presentation supports a professional front-of-house standard
- Pack of 36 supports efficient stock rotation during high-cover service
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Capacity
- 284ml
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Soup
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 8.68kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes. Alumina vitrified ceramic is designed to withstand the thermal and mechanical demands of commercial dishwasher cycling. The material is commonly specified in operations where crockery goes through multiple wash cycles daily.
- Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty covers chipping to the edge of the piece under normal commercial use. It is worth checking the specific warranty terms with us before purchasing, as conditions may apply to how the claim process works in practice.
- That depends on your cover count, table turnover, and wash cycle frequency. As a general guide, operations running 50 or more covers per service will often want multiples of this pack size to maintain smooth rotation. If you are unsure, we can help you work out a sensible starting quantity.