Steelite Koto Coupe Bowls 215mm Iron Red Glaze (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Koto coupe bowl is a 215mm round bowl finished in a deep Iron Red glaze, drawing on the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Tenmoku pottery. Made from alumina vitrified...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 215
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Product Description
The Steelite Koto coupe bowl is a 215mm round bowl finished in a deep Iron Red glaze, drawing on the aesthetic of traditional Japanese Tenmoku pottery. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it is part of Steelite's broader Koto collection, which is designed to provide a consistent, characterful presentation platform for contemporary Eastern and Asian menus.
In a busy restaurant or hotel environment, crockery takes considerable punishment. The alumina vitrified ceramic construction is well suited to high-throughput operations where pieces cycle through commercial dishwashers repeatedly throughout a service. The glaze is designed to resist the dulling and surface wear that can affect less robust tableware over time, and the bowls carry Steelite's lifetime edge chip warranty — a practical indicator of the confidence placed in the durability of the piece under daily commercial use.
For operations running a kitchen pass at pace, consistency of presentation matters. A few practical points worth noting:
- Safe for commercial dishwashers, ovens, and microwave use
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body for improved chip and crack resistance
- Deep Iron Red glaze provides strong contrast against lighter-coloured dishes
- Coupe profile with minimal rim keeps the focus on the food
- Supplied in a pack of 24, suited to table covers or back-of-house stock management
This bowl works well in fine dining, contemporary Asian restaurants, hotel food and beverage operations, and any venue where plate presentation forms part of the guest experience. The 215mm diameter suits a bowl course, a sharing portion, or a modestly portioned main, though operators running larger portion sizes or ramen-style services may want to consider a larger format from within the Koto range. The pack quantity of 24 is a practical starting point for a mid-sized section; higher-volume covers may require additional packs to maintain rotation during peak service.
If you are building out a full table setting or need guidance on which pieces from the Koto collection best complement your menu format, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- 215mm coupe profile in deep Iron Red alumina vitrified ceramic glaze
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for enhanced durability under heavy use
- Compatible with commercial dishwashers, ovens, and microwave equipment
- Lifetime edge chip warranty included as standard with every piece
- Supplied in a trade pack of 24 for efficient stock and rotation management
Operational Benefits
- Withstands repeated commercial dishwasher cycles without glaze degradation
- Consistent presentation across the pass supports a polished dining experience
- Lifetime edge chip warranty reduces long-term replacement costs for operators
- Deep Iron Red glaze provides strong visual contrast to enhance dish presentation
- Pack of 24 supports cover rotation planning for mid-sized restaurant sections
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Black
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 215
- Dimensions
- 215(Ø)mm/ 8 ½"
- 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
- 6.8kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- As a general guide, most operations aim for two to three times their cover count in crockery to allow for tables in service, items in the wash, and breakage. For a 40-cover site using this bowl across multiple courses, two to three packs of 24 is a reasonable starting point, though service pace and wash cycle length will influence the right number for your kitchen.
- Reactive and tenmoku-style glazes like the Koto Iron Red are intentionally characterful — minor variation in tone and surface finish between pieces is a natural outcome of the firing process and is part of the design intent. If absolute colour uniformity is essential for your operation, it is worth discussing this with the team before ordering.
- The bowls are rated for oven and microwave use, making them suitable for heat-to-table or pass-through warming applications. They are not designed for use directly on induction hobs or open flame. If you are planning to use them in a hot-hold or oven-finishing workflow, it is worth confirming your specific temperature requirements with us beforehand.