Steelite Vesuvius Essence Lapis Bowls 140mm (Pack of 12)

The Steelite Vesuvius Essence Lapis bowl is a 140mm porcelain bowl finished in a reactive glaze that produces natural variation in colour and tone across each piece. Because reactive glazes are fired rather than printed, no two bowls are identical — the depth and character of the Lapis finish shifts subtly from piece to piece, which tends to read well on a laid table without requiring any additional effort from front-of-house.

In practical terms, the bowl sits comfortably within the smaller end of the starter and dessert range. At 140mm it is well suited to amuse-bouche presentations, small sharing portions, dips, sauces, or dessert courses where a compact, well-proportioned vessel is more appropriate than a full starter bowl. The porcelain construction holds up reliably under commercial dishwasher cycles, and the weight — at 260g per piece — gives the bowl enough substance to feel considered on the table without being unwieldy for service staff to handle at pace.

The Lapis glaze sits within the wider Vesuvius Essence collection, which also includes Amber and Emerald finishes. The three glazes are designed to complement and contrast with one another, so operators running a more eclectic or informal menu style often mix finishes across a cover or across courses to deliberate effect.

Sold in packs of 12, this format suits smaller operations or those building out an existing Vesuvius tableware programme gradually. Operators needing to cover a larger room or higher table turns may want to consider whether a larger pack quantity better fits their requirement.

If you are putting together a full tableware specification or mixing this piece with other Vesuvius items, we are happy to talk through what works well together in practice.