Steelite Scape Mushroom Melamine Deep Bowls 250mm (Pack of 6)

These deep melamine bowls from Steelite's Scape range are finished in a warm, earthy mushroom tone — a practical alternative to standard white tableware where a more grounded, natural aesthetic is wanted. They're proportioned for generous portions and work across a broad range of service uses, from soups and stews to salads and breakfast dishes.

Melamine is a well-established material in catering environments where durability and weight matter. These bowls resist chipping and cracking far better than ceramic equivalents under the kind of repeated handling and stacking that comes with busy service and clearing cycles. The lighter weight is also a practical consideration for front-of-house staff managing multiple covers, and for outdoor or event catering where breakage risk is higher.

In operational terms, the key advantages are straightforward:

• Dishwasher safe, supporting fast turnaround in high-volume service
• Resistant to chipping and cracking under heavy handling
• Lighter than ceramic, reducing handling strain and breakage losses
• Consistent colour finish across the range, supporting uniform table presentation
• Suitable for use with a microwave, adding flexibility in some service settings

As with all melamine, these bowls are not suitable for use in a conventional oven, and direct contact with very high heat sources should be avoided. They're sold in packs of six, which suits building up par stock in stages rather than committing to large quantities in one order.

These bowls are well suited to casual dining, event and hospitality catering, staff canteens, and outdoor venues where the combination of a considered aesthetic and practical resilience is more useful than fine china. For operations needing a broader range of complementing pieces, the Scape melamine collection includes additional shapes and sizes in the same finish.

If you're unsure whether melamine is the right material choice for your service style, or how many covers a pack of six will realistically support, we're happy to talk it through.