Steelite Willow Gourmet Deep Coupe Bowl 280mm (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Steelite Willow Gourmet Deep Coupe Bowl is a 280mm rimmed bowl finished in brilliant white gloss, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. The coupe profile — a broad, shallow curve...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The Steelite Willow Gourmet Deep Coupe Bowl is a 280mm rimmed bowl finished in brilliant white gloss, produced in alumina vitrified ceramic. The coupe profile — a broad, shallow curve with a raised web detail around the rim — gives the piece a clean, considered appearance while the smooth, untextured interior keeps the focus on the food being served.
In a busy front-of-house environment, serviceware takes considerable punishment. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded choice for commercial use because it resists chipping and crazing better than standard earthenware, handles repeated pass-through dishwasher cycles reliably, and holds its gloss finish over time. At 980g, this is a substantial bowl that sits firmly on the table without feeling heavy-handed for the diner.
Practically, the Willow Deep Coupe Bowl works well across a range of menu applications:
- Pasta, risotto, and gourmet grain dishes where depth and presentation matter
- Sharing starters or chef's tasting portions requiring a defined rim presentation
- Soup and broth service where the coupe shape retains heat without the rim obscuring the dish
- Dessert and small plate service in fine dining or brasserie settings
The 280mm diameter is a versatile size — large enough for a generous main portion, considered enough for a composed starter or dessert. Operators running high-cover services should factor in stock depth carefully; supplied in packs of six, it is worth calculating covers-per-sitting against available storage and washing cycles. For lower-volume or more casual operations, smaller coupe bowls within the Willow range may offer a better fit.
If you're building out a new cover set or refreshing existing whiteware and want to talk through quantities, mix-and-match options within the Willow range, or suitability for your service style, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- 280mm diameter coupe profile with raised web rim detail
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for commercial durability
- Brilliant white gloss finish retained through repeated dishwasher cycles
- Smooth untextured interior suited to composed plating and presentation
- Supplied in packs of six for straightforward stock management
Operational Benefits
- Resists chipping and crazing under heavy daily commercial use
- Consistent gloss finish supports a polished front-of-house presentation
- Versatile 280mm size suits mains, starters, and dessert service equally
- Robust weight provides stable table presence without fatiguing service staff
- Pack-of-six format simplifies stock replenishment and cover planning
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 6
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 280(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Freezer safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- Yes
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 980g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The 280mm diameter sits comfortably in the main course range for most plating styles, particularly pasta, risotto, and composed grain dishes. It also works well as a generous starter or dessert bowl where presentation depth matters — the coupe profile gives chefs enough canvas to plate cleanly without excess space around the dish.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is specifically formulated for commercial serviceware and handles repeated pass-through dishwasher cycles considerably better than standard vitrified china or earthenware. It resists crazing — the fine surface cracking that can harbour bacteria and dull the glaze — and maintains its finish over extended service life. That said, impact resistance is never absolute, and operators running very high cover volumes should factor in a sensible breakage allowance when planning stock levels.
- Yes — the Willow range is designed as a coordinated collection, so the Deep Coupe Bowl can be used alongside plates, shallow bowls, and other pieces within the range without mismatching. This makes it straightforward to build a cohesive table setting across different courses. If you're putting together a full cover set or need guidance on which pieces work best together for your service format, we're happy to advise.