Steelite Rio Blue Oatmeal Bowls 165mm (Pack of 36)
Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue oatmeal bowl is a 165mm bowl finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a subtly individual, informal character. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 165
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Product Description
The Steelite Rio Blue oatmeal bowl is a 165mm bowl finished with a hand-applied colour wash that gives each piece a subtly individual, informal character. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it sits within the wider Rio range — a collection designed to introduce colour to a table setting without overwhelming it. The blue colourway works well as a standalone choice or mixed and matched with other Rio colours to create a more relaxed, layered look on the table.
In a working service environment, the material matters as much as the appearance. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a hardwearing body used across professional tableware for its ability to withstand the thermal cycling that comes with commercial dishwashing — repeated heat and cold exposure that can cause lesser ceramics to craze or chip over time. Steelite backs these bowls with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which reflects the confidence placed in the glaze durability under everyday service conditions.
From an operational standpoint, the Rio bowl offers a few practical advantages worth noting:
- Hand-applied colour wash gives an informal, characterful finish suited to bistro and café settings
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body resists thermal shock from commercial dishwashers
- Lifetime edge chip warranty supports long-term stock management
- Supplied in a pack of 36, practical for building or maintaining consistent cover counts
- Mixes with other Rio colourways, allowing flexibility in how you present the range
There are no particular installation requirements — these are standard tableware. The main practical consideration is storage volume: a pack of 36 bowls at just under 12kg is a reasonable order for an established site refreshing stock, though smaller operations may want to consider whether a full pack aligns with their actual cover count and storage space.
The Rio range is well suited to casual dining, bistros, cafés, hotel breakfast operations, and any setting where a relaxed, colourful table aesthetic is the goal. It is less typical in formal fine-dining environments where plainer, more structured tableware is usually preferred. If you need guidance on quantities relative to your cover count or want to discuss mixing colourways across the Rio range, the team is happy to help you work through the options.
Key Features
- Hand-applied colour wash finish gives each bowl individual character
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body withstands commercial dishwasher thermal cycling
- 165mm diameter suitable for oatmeal, soup, and small portion service
- Lifetime edge chip warranty included as standard across the Rio range
- Pack of 36 supports consistent cover counts across a full service
Operational Benefits
- Colour wash finish adds informal character without complex table dressing
- Durable ceramic body reduces breakage replacement costs over time
- Thermal shock resistance maintains appearance through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Mixing Rio colourways allows flexible, cost-effective table presentation changes
- Bulk pack quantity simplifies stock replenishment for busy front-of-house teams
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 36
- Colour
- Blue
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
- 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
- 11.99kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is one of the more resilient materials used in professional tableware, and it handles the repeated thermal cycling of commercial dishwashers better than standard earthenware or lower-grade ceramics. The glaze is designed to resist crazing and surface degradation with regular machine washing, and the lifetime edge chip warranty reflects that durability expectation in a real service context.
- Yes — mixing Rio colourways is one of the deliberate design intentions behind the range. The hand-applied wash gives each colour a similarly informal quality, which means different Rio colours tend to sit well together rather than clashing. Many operators use a mix across a table or service area to create a relaxed, eclectic look.
- That depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and dishwasher cycle time. As a general guide, most operations aim for at least two to three times their seated cover count in any given piece to allow for service, dishwashing, and a buffer. If 36 is more than your operation needs in the short term, it is worth considering whether the storage space is available, or whether a smaller initial order makes more sense — we can talk through what suits your setup if it would help.