Steelite Craft Porcini Coupe Bowls 255mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Craft Porcini coupe bowl is a 255mm alumina vitrified ceramic bowl finished with a reactive glaze that produces a hand-thrown appearance. Each piece is individually hand decorated, meaning...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 250
- Dimensions
- 255(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Craft Porcini coupe bowl is a 255mm alumina vitrified ceramic bowl finished with a reactive glaze that produces a hand-thrown appearance. Each piece is individually hand decorated, meaning no two bowls are identical — the earthy porcini tone varies naturally across the batch. The coupe profile provides a broad, shallow surface without a defined rim, which suits plated salads, pasta, risotto, and composed dishes where presentation space matters.
In a dining environment, these bowls work well where the tableware is expected to contribute to the overall aesthetic rather than simply hold food. The reactive glaze and organic colouration complement natural ingredients and earthy plating styles, and the weight of each piece — 750g — gives a solid, quality feel in service. Alumina vitrified ceramic offers reasonable durability under regular commercial use, though reactive-glaze pieces should be handled with the same care as any hand-finished tableware in a busy wash-up environment.
Practical points worth noting for front-of-house operations:
- Stackable profile supports more compact storage in crockery cupboards and pass areas
- Individually hand-decorated finish adds character without requiring bespoke or artisan pricing
- Earthy porcini colourway suits farm-to-table, bistro, and modern casual dining concepts
- Coupe shape provides a generous plating surface for composed or restaurant-style dishes
- Sold in packs of 12, which aligns with standard crockery management and rotation practice
These bowls are best suited to independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and casual dining operations where tableware presentation is a considered part of the guest experience. They are a practical choice for concepts built around rustic or natural aesthetics. For higher-volume sites requiring a more uniform, production-finished look, Steelite's broader range includes alternatives that may be better suited.
If you are unsure how these fit alongside your existing tableware or want to discuss pack quantities for your cover count, we are happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- Reactive glaze produces a unique hand-thrown appearance on each piece
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for reliable everyday commercial use
- Broad 255mm coupe profile offers generous plating surface without a rim
- Stackable design supports space-efficient storage in busy service areas
- Sold in packs of 12 to align with standard crockery rotation practice
Operational Benefits
- Distinctive earthy finish adds character to rustic and casual dining concepts
- No two bowls are identical, giving tabletops an organic, considered look
- Generous plating surface supports composed and restaurant-style presentation
- Stackable form helps keep crockery storage organised during busy service
- 750g weight gives a quality feel that guests notice when handling the bowl
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Brown
- Diameter
- 250
- Dimensions
- 255(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 750g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is a practical choice for regular commercial service, but hand-decorated reactive-glaze pieces do benefit from careful handling in the wash-up area. They perform well in table-service environments where crockery is handled attentively rather than in high-speed rack washing at very high volumes.
- As a working guide, most table-service operations aim to hold two to three times their seated cover count in any given piece to allow for breakages, items in the wash cycle, and service overlap. For a 40-cover restaurant, three to four packs of 12 is a reasonable starting point, though your actual rotation will depend on how frequently you turn tables and your wash-up cycle time.
- Yes — because each bowl is individually hand decorated with a reactive glaze, there is natural variation in tone and surface finish both within and between packs. In practice, this variation is part of the aesthetic and tends to read as intentional on the table rather than inconsistent. If a highly uniform look is a priority for your concept, a production-glazed alternative may be worth considering.