Steelite Charcoal Dapple Unhandled Jugs 3oz 85ml (Pack of 12)
Product Description
These Steelite Charcoal Dapple unhandled jugs are small-format porcelain pourers suited to table service or tray presentation where a controlled, individual portion is required. At 85ml capacity, they are commonly...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 85ml | 3oz
- Colour
- White
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
These Steelite Charcoal Dapple unhandled jugs are small-format porcelain pourers suited to table service or tray presentation where a controlled, individual portion is required. At 85ml capacity, they are commonly used for cream, sauces, dressings, or small milk portions alongside hot drinks. The unhandled form keeps the profile compact and straightforward to set down on covers or trays without taking up unnecessary space.
The Charcoal Dapple finish uses a reactive glaze fired so that each piece carries a subtly different surface variation in tone and texture. This gives the range a handcrafted character without straying into heavily rustic territory — the porcelain body retains the clean, professional feel expected in a dining room, while the glaze adds visual interest to a table setting. Because the variation is inherent to the production process, operators should expect pieces within a pack to differ slightly from one another, which is characteristic of the range rather than a quality concern.
From a practical standpoint, the jugs are built to withstand the demands of regular service cycles. They are microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe, which makes them straightforward to integrate into standard kitchen and front-of-house workflows without special handling requirements.
- Porcelain construction suited to regular commercial service
- Dishwasher safe — no special handling protocols needed
- Microwave and freezer safe for flexible service preparation
- Compact unhandled form fits neatly onto trays and covers
- Sold in packs of 12, practical for setting up consistent covers
This range works well in casual dining, café, and bistro settings where operators want to move away from plain white without committing to a heavily decorative look. It pairs naturally with other Charcoal Dapple pieces where a coordinated table is needed.
If you are unsure how many packs suit your cover count, or whether this finish sits well alongside other tableware you are considering, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Alumina-enriched porcelain construction for durability in service
- Reactive glaze creates natural surface variation across each piece
- 85ml capacity suited to cream, sauces, or small milk portions
- Unhandled compact form designed for tray and cover placement
- Microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe for commercial use
Operational Benefits
- Handles regular dishwasher cycles without special care requirements
- Consistent pack size of 12 supports efficient cover planning
- Adds visual character to table settings without a heavily rustic look
- Flexible preparation — suitable for microwave and freezer use
- Coordinated with wider Charcoal Dapple range for matched table presentation
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 85ml | 3oz
- Colour
- White
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Porcelain
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Weight
- 1.22kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operators plan for at least one jug per cover plus a working buffer to allow for dishwasher turnaround during service. For a 40-cover restaurant running two sittings, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though this depends on your service style and how frequently you clear and reset tables.
- Variation between pieces is inherent to the reactive glaze process and is characteristic of the Charcoal Dapple range rather than a quality issue. Each jug will share the same base tone and form, but the surface texture and colour depth will differ slightly from piece to piece. Most operators find this adds to the appeal, though it is worth bearing in mind if you require a highly uniform table presentation.
- The porcelain construction and dishwasher-safe rating make these jugs practical for regular service use, but like all decorative glazed tableware they are best suited to environments where handling is reasonably controlled. For very high-volume, fast-turnover operations where breakage rates tend to be higher, it is worth discussing whether a simpler or more robust format might offer better overall value.