Steelite Taste Essence Bowls 165mm White (Pack of 24)

The Steelite Taste Essence bowl is a 165mm round bowl from Steelite's Taste collection, finished in white and constructed from alumina vitrified ceramic. It sits comfortably between a side bowl and a full serving bowl in terms of scale, making it a practical choice for a range of plated dishes and shared portions.

In a busy service environment, durability is the primary consideration for crockery at this price point. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded material in commercial catering — it fires denser and harder than standard vitrified china, which translates to better resistance to chipping, thermal shock, and the general wear of daily rack washing and stacking. Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty on the Taste range, which is a reasonable indicator of confidence in the construction.

From an operational standpoint, the Essence bowl suits a number of common service applications:

• Soup, risotto, and pasta courses in casual or informal dining settings
• Sharing portions and small platters on sharing menus
• Breakfast and brunch service — cereals, granola, or porridge
• Sauce dishes and accompaniments in higher-volume covers

The glaze is stain-resistant, which matters practically when bowls are turned around quickly between covers. White crockery shows marks readily, so a glaze that holds its appearance under repeated washing is worth considering when evaluating running costs over time.

These bowls are sold in packs of 24, which suits operations wanting to build or refresh stock in a single order. For sites with very high cover counts or significant breakage rates, it is worth considering whether a larger initial order quantity makes more sense.

If you are specifying crockery across a full table setting or need guidance on quantities relative to your cover count, the team is happy to help you work through it.