Steelite Pompeii Stone Large Shallow Round Bowl 359mm
Product Description
The Steelite Pompeii Stone Large Shallow Round Bowl is part of the Pompeii Creations collection, a range of melamine dinnerware designed to replicate the natural texture and appearance of stone....
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Product Description
The Steelite Pompeii Stone Large Shallow Round Bowl is part of the Pompeii Creations collection, a range of melamine dinnerware designed to replicate the natural texture and appearance of stone. At 359mm across, this is a generously sized shallow bowl suited to sharing plates, pasta, salads, and composed starters where presentation is as important as portion size.
Melamine construction makes these bowls considerably lighter than ceramic equivalents of the same diameter, which is a practical consideration during busy service when front-of-house staff are clearing and resetting covers at pace. The material is also resistant to chipping and cracking under normal service conditions, making it a sensible choice for high-turnover environments where breakage costs accumulate quickly.
- Lightweight construction reduces fatigue during high-volume cover turns
- Chip and crack resistant under normal commercial service conditions
- Textured stone-effect finish suits relaxed, informal dining concepts
- Large format suits sharing dishes, pasta, and composed starter presentations
- Compatible with fast casual, farm-to-table, and Mediterranean dining styles
It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for microwave or oven use, and should not be placed in a dishwasher at temperatures above the manufacturer's recommended threshold — operators should confirm wash cycle compatibility with their warewasher settings before committing to volume orders. Melamine also carries different heat retention characteristics to ceramic, which may be relevant for dishes served hot.
These bowls are well suited to casual dining restaurants, street food concepts, and themed venues where a tactile, earthy aesthetic supports the overall dining experience. They are less appropriate where fine dining formality is expected or where dishes require extended heat retention at the table.
If you are specifying tableware across a full front-of-house setup or want to discuss how this range fits your service style, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- 359mm diameter melamine bowl with shallow profile for sharing plates
- Textured stone-effect finish replicates natural material appearance
- Lightweight construction compared to ceramic equivalents of same size
- Chip and crack resistant under standard commercial service conditions
- Designed for fast casual and themed dining tableware programmes
Operational Benefits
- Reduces breakage costs compared to ceramic in high-turnover operations
- Lighter weight eases front-of-house workload during busy cover turns
- Distinctive stone finish supports themed or informal dining concepts
- Large format suits sharing and composed dishes without looking undersized
- Durable enough for consistent daily use across multiple service periods
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 4
- Diameter
- 0
- Dimensions
- 0(H) x 0(W) x 0(D)mm
- Weight
- 3.92kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Melamine can generally be washed in commercial dishwashers, but it is important to check that your wash cycle temperature does not exceed the manufacturer's recommended limit, as excessive heat can cause warping or surface degradation over time. If you are running high-temperature sanitising cycles, it is worth confirming compatibility before placing a full order.
- Melamine is suitable for serving hot food, but it is not microwave or oven safe, so dishes must be plated from conventional cookware rather than heated in the bowl itself. It also retains heat less effectively than ceramic, which is worth factoring in if your menu includes dishes where tableside temperature is important.
- The Pompeii Stone range is designed with casual and informal dining in mind — the textured stone aesthetic and melamine construction suit relaxed, themed, or fast casual concepts rather than formal fine dining environments. For operations where tableware formality and heat retention are priorities, a ceramic or porcelain range would typically be a better fit.