Steelite Terramesa Mustard Essence Bowls 165mm (Pack of 24)
Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Essence Bowl is a 165mm hand-finished ceramic bowl in a warm mustard colourway, sold in packs of 24. It forms part of Steelite's Terramesa range, which was...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 165
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Product Description
The Steelite Terramesa Essence Bowl is a 165mm hand-finished ceramic bowl in a warm mustard colourway, sold in packs of 24. It forms part of Steelite's Terramesa range, which was developed in response to growing demand for earthy, craft-inspired table settings. Each bowl is finished with a reactive glaze on a textured edge, giving a slightly irregular, organic appearance that varies naturally from piece to piece.
Constructed from alumina vitrified ceramic, the body is harder and denser than standard vitrified china, which makes it more resistant to chipping and crazing under the rigours of daily restaurant use. These bowls hold up well on busy pass lines, through commercial dishwasher cycles, and in environments where crockery takes some punishment. Steelite backs this with a lifetime edge chip warranty, which is a meaningful indicator of how the product is expected to perform over its working life.
From an operational standpoint, the Terramesa range suits front-of-house environments where presentation is part of the experience — casual dining, small plates and sharing concepts, gastropubs, and independent restaurants that want to move away from plain white. The mustard colourway works particularly well with natural wood, slate, and linen table settings.
- Sold in packs of 24, making quantity ordering straightforward for covers-based purchasing
- Alumina vitrified body offers above-average chip resistance for a coloured glaze product
- Reactive glaze edges give a hand-crafted finish without significant fragility trade-off
- Dishwasher safe and suitable for standard commercial warewashing equipment
It is worth noting that reactive and textured glazes can show watermarks more readily than plain white ware, so rinse aid settings may need adjusting to maintain presentation. If you are specifying across a full table setting or matching to an existing range, the team is happy to advise on what works well alongside this bowl.
Key Features
- Alumina vitrified ceramic body with enhanced chip and craze resistance
- Hand-finished reactive glaze edges for a natural, craft-inspired appearance
- 165mm diameter suitable for small plates, sides, and sharing portions
- Lifetime edge chip warranty backed by Steelite International
- Sold in packs of 24 to suit covers-based crockery planning
Operational Benefits
- Withstands heavy daily use and commercial dishwasher cycles reliably
- Reduces replacement frequency thanks to a robust alumina vitrified body
- Adds warmth and character to table settings without compromising durability
- Lifetime chip warranty supports long-term crockery budget planning
- Pack-of-24 format simplifies ordering relative to covers and buffer stock
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 24
- Colour
- Yellow
- Crockery type
- Bowls
- Diameter
- 165
- Dimensions
- 165(Ø)mm | 6½(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Textured Reactive Glaze
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina vitrified ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Warranty
- Lifetime Edge Chip
- Weight
- 9.36kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Alumina vitrified ceramic performs well in commercial warewashing, and the Terramesa range is designed with this in mind. However, textured and reactive glaze surfaces can show watermarks more readily than plain white ware, so it is worth reviewing your rinse aid dosing and ensuring your dishwasher temperature is correctly calibrated to maintain presentation over time.
- A pack of 24 is a practical starting unit for most table settings, but the right quantity depends on your cover count, dishwasher cycle time, and expected breakage rate. A common approach is to hold around 20–25% above your active cover count as a buffer, particularly for smaller items like bowls that see frequent handling.
- Because the glaze is reactive, there will be natural variation in tone and finish between individual pieces — this is characteristic of the range rather than a defect. Colour consistency across different production batches can vary to a small degree, so if you are placing a large order or plan to reorder in future, it is worth discussing batch matching with the team before committing.