Steelite Ink Crackle Grey Coupe Bowls 205mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Ink Crackle Grey coupe bowl is a 205mm alumina vitrified ceramic bowl finished in a soft crackled grey glaze. The coupe profile — rimless and gently curved —...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 202
- Dimensions
- 205(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Ink Crackle Grey coupe bowl is a 205mm alumina vitrified ceramic bowl finished in a soft crackled grey glaze. The coupe profile — rimless and gently curved — keeps the focus on the dish itself rather than the vessel, making it a practical choice for operators who want their plating to read clearly on the table.
In a busy restaurant or hotel dining room, tableware takes a sustained amount of handling, stacking, and washing. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded material in professional foodservice for this reason — it is denser and more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which matters when covers are high and turnaround is quick. The crackle glaze finish is applied across the full surface, so minor marks from everyday service tend to be far less visible than they would be on plain white ware.
From an operational standpoint, this bowl works well across a range of menu applications:
- Starter and dessert portions in a formal or casual dining setting
- Small sharing dishes and side servings
- Pre-plated covers where a neutral, textured background complements the dish
- Stackable storage to reduce back-of-house clutter between services
The bowls stack cleanly, which is a practical consideration when storage space is limited. Supplied in a pack of 12, the quantity suits operators building or restocking a consistent cover set rather than buying odd pieces.
This size and style is well suited to mid-range and upmarket restaurants, boutique hotels, and event caterers seeking a more distinctive alternative to plain white tableware. If your service volume or cover count requires a larger opening order, it is worth discussing quantities with the team before purchasing.
If you are unsure whether this bowl suits your menu style or existing tableware range, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 205mm coupe profile in alumina vitrified ceramic construction
- Crackle grey glaze applied consistently across the full surface
- Stackable design for space-efficient back-of-house storage
- Alumina vitrified ceramic offers enhanced chip resistance over standard porcelain
- Supplied as a pack of 12 for consistent cover-set building
Operational Benefits
- Neutral grey glaze keeps visual focus on plated food presentation
- Denser ceramic body withstands the rigours of high-volume table service
- Stackable form reduces storage footprint during and between services
- Crackle finish helps conceal minor surface marks from daily handling
- Pack of 12 makes it straightforward to maintain a uniform table set
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Grey
- Diameter
- 202
- Dimensions
- 205(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 530g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is commonly used in professional foodservice precisely because it withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. The denser body is less porous than standard ceramic, which helps it resist absorbing detergents and maintain its finish over time. Always follow the manufacturer's recommended wash temperatures.
- That depends on your cover count, menu structure, and how frequently you can turn and wash. For a small restaurant running one sitting, 12 bowls may be sufficient for a starter or dessert course. Busier operations or those running multiple sittings will generally want to hold two or three packs to maintain flow during peak service.
- The crackle effect is a surface glaze finish rather than a structural crack, so it does not compromise the integrity of the bowl or create crevices that would trap food or bacteria. Commercial tableware with decorative glaze finishes of this type is widely used in regulated foodservice environments across the UK.