Steelite Craft Melamine Bowls White 181mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Melamine bowls offer a practical serving solution for operations that need tableware to work hard without looking worn. The 181mm bowl features a white interior with a...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 181
- Dimensions
- 181(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Melamine bowls offer a practical serving solution for operations that need tableware to work hard without looking worn. The 181mm bowl features a white interior with a contrasting dark exterior and a speckled reactive-glaze finish — giving the appearance of artisan stoneware while being made from melamine. This makes them well suited to informal dining formats where presentation matters but breakage is a genuine operational concern.
In a busy café, bistro or buffet setting, melamine holds up where ceramic often fails. These bowls are resistant to chipping and staining, which means they retain a presentable appearance through heavy daily use and repeated dishwasher cycles. For operators running continuous covers or a self-service buffet where tableware is handled frequently by customers and staff alike, that durability translates directly into lower replacement costs over time.
- Chip and crack resistant — survives high-volume front-of-house handling
- Stain-resistant surface maintains appearance through repeated use
- Dishwasher safe, reducing turnaround time during service
- Reactive-glaze aesthetic suits rustic or artisan menu presentations
- Sold in packs of six, practical for building up stock incrementally
There are no special installation requirements. These bowls are not suitable for microwave use, which is worth factoring in if your service relies on reheating plated dishes at the pass. They are equally unsuitable for oven use. For cold starters, salads, sides and ambient buffet service, however, they perform reliably.
These bowls are a sensible choice for cafés, bistros, pub kitchens and buffet operations looking for durable, presentable tableware that reduces breakage costs. They are not intended for fine dining environments where ceramic or porcelain is expected.
If you are unsure whether these suit your service style or volume, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- 181mm melamine bowl with chip and crack-resistant construction
- White interior with speckled reactive-glaze exterior finish
- Dishwasher safe for efficient turnaround between covers
- Stain-resistant melamine surface retains appearance under heavy use
- Sold in packs of six for flexible stock building
Operational Benefits
- Reduces tableware replacement costs through improved breakage resistance
- Maintains a presentable finish through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Suits buffet and self-service formats where customer handling is frequent
- Artisan aesthetic supports rustic or handcrafted menu presentations
- Incremental pack sizing helps operators manage tableware stock efficiently
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 181
- Dimensions
- 181(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 1.78kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — melamine is not suitable for microwave or oven use. These bowls are intended for cold and ambient service such as salads, sides and buffet presentations. If reheating at the pass is part of your workflow, ceramic or porcelain alternatives would be more appropriate.
- Melamine is dishwasher safe and generally performs well through repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The stain-resistant surface helps the bowls retain their appearance over time, though as with all melamine, prolonged use at very high wash temperatures can eventually dull the finish.
- Yes — the chip and crack resistance of melamine makes these a practical choice for buffet and self-service settings where tableware is handled frequently by customers. The reactive-glaze finish also holds up well aesthetically in these formats, where presentation still matters but breakage is an everyday reality.