Steelite Koto Coupe Bowls 130mm Iron Red Glaze (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Koto 130mm coupe bowl is a small, rimless bowl finished in a deep Iron Red glaze that draws on the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Tenmoku pottery. Made from...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 130
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Product Description
The Steelite Koto 130mm coupe bowl is a small, rimless bowl finished in a deep Iron Red glaze that draws on the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Tenmoku pottery. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, these bowls are intended for professional food service environments where both presentation and durability matter. The pack contains 24 pieces, making it a practical quantity for initial stock or supplementing an existing Koto collection.
In a working kitchen, the glaze holds up well under the conditions of daily service — repeat dishwasher cycles, stacking, and the general handling that comes with high-cover operations. The dark finish does a reliable job of making lighter-coloured dishes, garnishes, and sauces stand out visually, which is particularly useful for operators whose menus lean toward East Asian, Japanese, or fusion cuisine. At 130mm, the bowl sits at a size suited to starters, side portions, sauces, or small sharing dishes rather than main courses.
- Iron Red glaze provides a striking backdrop for light-coloured dishes and garnishes
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction suits the demands of daily professional use
- Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe for straightforward service workflows
- Rimless coupe profile works well for contemporary plating styles
- Lifetime Edge Chip warranty backs the collection for long-term use
Being dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe removes complications from service and regeneration workflows. The Lifetime Edge Chip warranty from Steelite provides a level of assurance that is worth factoring into the total cost of ownership, particularly for operations that go through crockery at volume.
These bowls are best suited to restaurants, hotels, and dining operations that place genuine importance on tableware presentation — particularly those with menus where the Koto aesthetic is a natural fit. They work in fine dining, contemporary casual, and hotel dining alike. For very high-turnover operations that prioritise replacement economy over presentation, a more utilitarian bowl range may be worth considering alongside.
If you are building out a full Koto cover or want to talk through quantities and mix of sizes for your operation, the team is happy to help you work through what you need.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction with lifetime edge chip warranty
- Iron Red Tenmoku-inspired glaze fired for professional service durability
- 130mm rimless coupe profile suited to starters, sides, and sharing portions
- Rated safe for dishwasher, oven, and microwave use in service
- Supplied in a pack of 24 for practical stock management
Operational Benefits
- Dark glaze enhances visual contrast for contemporary plating presentations
- Withstands repeated dishwasher cycles without compromising glaze appearance
- Oven and microwave compatibility simplifies regeneration during busy service
- Lifetime Edge Chip warranty reduces long-term crockery replacement costs
- Pack of 24 provides a workable quantity for most front-of-house setups
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 130
- Dimensions
- 130(Ø)mm/ 5"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 5.17kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Koto range was designed with East Asian and Japanese aesthetics in mind, and the Iron Red glaze works particularly well with lighter-coloured foods such as rice dishes, broths, pale sauces, and garnished starters. That said, operators running fusion or contemporary European menus also use it effectively where the dark, tactile finish suits their overall table setting. It is worth considering whether the glaze tone complements your existing crockery if you are mixing pieces.
- At 130mm, this is a small bowl — broadly comparable to a side or starter bowl in most front-of-house contexts. It works well for soups, sauces, amuse-bouche, small sharing portions, and accompaniments, but it is not well suited to main course use. If you need a larger coupe bowl from the Koto range, the collection is available in additional sizes.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is a denser, harder-wearing material than standard vitrified china, and it performs reliably under the high-temperature, high-pressure conditions of commercial dishwashers. Steelite backs this range with a Lifetime Edge Chip warranty, which reflects confidence in the clay body's resistance to chipping at the rim — the point most prone to damage in service. As with any quality crockery, correct racking and stacking practices will extend the working life of each piece.