Steelite Creations Pompeii Slate Melamine Bowl 177.8mm

The Steelite Creations Pompeii Slate Bowl is a melamine serving bowl with a slate-effect finish, sold in cases of 24. It sits within the Pompeii range from Steelite, which is designed to bring a tactile, natural aesthetic to casual dining and counter service without the weight and fragility concerns associated with ceramic or stoneware equivalents.

Melamine is well suited to high-turnover environments where durability and resistance to breakage matter more than the feel of fine china. The slate-look surface holds up well under everyday service conditions and handles repeated washing cycles without the finish degrading quickly — a practical consideration in busy operations where covers turn over several times a day.

For front-of-house use, the bowl's size makes it appropriate for a range of casual courses: sharing starters, grain bowls, salads, or desserts. The capacity is generous enough for substantial portions without the bowl feeling oversized on the table.

• Melamine construction reduces breakage risk in high-traffic service
• Slate-effect finish suits relaxed, informal dining aesthetics
• Sold in cases of 24, making bulk replacement straightforward
• Lighter than ceramic, reducing strain in stack-heavy service situations
• Easy to clean and compatible with commercial dishwasher cycles

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave use, so kitchens that rely on reheating plated dishes at point of service should factor this into their decision. It is also not appropriate for very high-temperature applications. For operations requiring oven-to-table serviceware, ceramic or porcelain alternatives would be more suitable.

This bowl works well in fast casual restaurants, food halls, staff canteens, and similar environments where style and resilience need to be balanced. If you are specifying tableware across a larger operation or need guidance on matching pieces within the Pompeii range, our team is happy to help you work through the options.