Steelite Revolution Sandstone Bowl Essence 165mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Steelite Revolution Sandstone Essence Bowl is a mid-sized serving bowl from Steelite's Revolution range, manufactured in vitrified china and finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze. Each bowl is glazed...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 267ml | 9½oz
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Steelite Revolution Sandstone Essence Bowl is a mid-sized serving bowl from Steelite's Revolution range, manufactured in vitrified china and finished with a hand-applied reactive glaze. Each bowl is glazed using a revolving brush motion, which means the glaze colour and intensity vary slightly across individual pieces — an intentional characteristic of the range rather than a defect. The result is a naturally varied, earthy aesthetic that reads well on a laid table without requiring elaborate presentation.
In service, vitrified china is a practical choice for busy operations. It is denser and more resistant to chipping than standard porcelain, which matters when bowls are being cycled through a busy pass, a commercial dishwasher, and a busy section repeatedly across a service. The reactive glaze is fired at high temperature, so it holds up well under normal commercial dishwasher conditions without significant fading or dulling over time.
This bowl works well for a range of courses and formats — starters, sharing portions, desserts, or small main courses where a deeper profile suits the dish. The 165mm diameter and 267ml capacity make it a versatile mid-size option rather than a purely specialist piece. Considerations worth bearing in mind:
- Reactive glaze produces natural variation between pieces — consistent only within the overall colour family
- Vitrified china construction suitable for commercial dishwasher use
- Supplied in packs of 12, suited to table cover planning
- Hand-applied finish means each bowl is individual — relevant if uniformity is a priority for your front-of-house style
This bowl is well suited to restaurants, bistros, hotel dining, and similar table-service operations looking to add a handcrafted, tactile quality to their tableware without moving away from a commercially durable material. For operations requiring a more neutral or uniform finish, other ranges within the Steelite catalogue may be a closer fit.
If you are building a cover or coordinating across a wider table setting, we are happy to help you work through the options before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-applied reactive glaze fired for natural colour variation across each piece
- Vitrified china construction rated for commercial dishwasher cycling
- 165mm diameter bowl with 267ml capacity for versatile portioning
- Supplied in packs of 12 to align with standard cover planning
- High-temperature glaze firing maintains finish under repeated service use
Operational Benefits
- Durable vitrified china reduces breakage costs during high-volume service
- Natural glaze variation adds character without requiring elaborate plate presentation
- Mid-size capacity suits starters, desserts, and sharing portions equally well
- Commercial dishwasher compatibility supports efficient back-of-house turnaround
- Pack-of-12 format simplifies stock planning for table cover numbers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 267ml | 9½oz
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Vitrified China
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, and it is worth understanding before you commit. The reactive glaze is applied by hand, so each bowl will differ slightly in tone and intensity within the overall sandstone colour family. For many operators this is the appeal of the range, but if your front-of-house requires strict visual uniformity across a cover, it is worth viewing a sample before placing a full order.
- Vitrified china is denser and more chip-resistant than standard porcelain, which makes it a practical choice for operations cycling tableware through a busy pass and commercial dishwashers across multiple services. It will not last indefinitely under heavy use, but it performs considerably better than lighter earthenware alternatives in a professional setting.
- A pack of 12 suits smaller operations or those adding to an existing stock, and it maps cleanly to standard cover counts. For larger restaurants or hotel dining rooms requiring higher volumes, multiple packs can be ordered — it is worth calculating your cover count plus a breakage contingency before finalising your quantity.