What to consider when choosing bowls and cups for your restaurant or hotel
In this guide, we help you choose the ideal bowls, cups and associated tableware for your restaurant, hotel or catering business.
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Advice when buying bowls, cups and related tableware
Here are some of the things you might need to think about when buying bowls, cups and other related tableware.
Are they made to last?
Can they:
- withstand constant daily use?
- handle the heat from ovens and serving passes?
How are they cleaned?
- Are they dishwasher-safe?
- Do they need to be washed by hand?
Are they the right size and shape?
Will they:
- accommodate your portion sizes?
- fit diners’ tables?
- be comfortable for serving staff to carry?
- fit your dishwasher and storage shelves?
Do they suit the style you’re going for?
- Does how they look match your establishment’s ambiance and theme?
- Will they help you present your food exactly how you want?
- Are they timeless or will they soon become outdated?
Do they suit your budget?
- Can you afford to buy higher-quality pieces (such as china)?
- Sometimes there’s a long-term benefit in spending more initially, so do you have the funds for that outlay?
What tableware can be made of
While the look and style of tableware is a big consideration, perhaps more important is what material has been used to make it.
You’ll find tableware in materials such as porcelain, china, stoneware and enamel, and each material has its own pros and cons.
To learn more about the most common materials used to make tableware—and some of their features—click here
Choosing bowls
By material
Porcelain
Royal Genware Organic Bowl 12cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Boxes of 12
Boxes of 6
Price: £19.79 (+ VAT)
Terra Porcelain Round Bowl 11.5cm x 5.5cm (Box of 6)
Colours:
- Aqua Blue
- Grey (pictured)
- Black
- Matt Grey
- Rustic Copper
Also available:
Price: £32.88 (+ VAT)
Fine china
Royal Genware Fine China Tapered Bowl 15cm x 8cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Boxes of 24
Boxes of 12
Boxes of 6
Boxes of 4
Price: £31.21 (+ VAT)
Enamel
Falcon Enamel Bowl Round 36cm
Also available:
Price: £13.82 (+ VAT)
Melamine
Wildwood Melamine Bowl 25cm (Box of 6)
Colours:
- Blue (pictured)
- Green
Also available:
Price: £70.63 (+ VAT)
By shape
Round
Royal Genware Round Bowl 16cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £26.72 (+ VAT)
Anton Black Fine China Luna Round Bowl 40cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £25.06 (+ VAT)
Coupe
Terra Porcelain Coupe Bowl 23cm x 6cm (Box of 6)
Colours:
- Aqua Blue (pictured)
- Grey
- Black
- Matt Grey
- Rustic Copper
Also available:
Price: £67.32 (+ VAT)
Square
Royal Genware Fine China Square Bowl 13cm/45cl (Box of 4)
Also available:
Boxes of 6
Boxes of 4
Price: £10.74 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Rounded Square Bowl 17cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £29.99 (+ VAT)
Oval/ellipse
Royal Genware Organic Oval Bowl 15.4cm x 12.8cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Boxes of 12
Price: £15.10 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Ellipse Bowl 10.8cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Boxes of 24
Price: £15.61 (+ VAT)
Triangular
Royal Genware Organic Triangular Bowl 21cm x 19.8cm x 8.7cm (Box of 4)
Also available:
Boxes of 6
Price: £26.79 (+ VAT)
Straight-sided
Anton Black Fine China Vento Straight Sided Bowl 8.5cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £15.51 (+ VAT)
By food
Rice
Royal Genware Rice Bowl 11cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £12.95 (+ VAT)
Pure White Porcelain Rice Bowl 12.5cm (Box of 24)
Price: £21.24 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Fine China Rice Bowl 11cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Boxes of 12
Boxes of 24
Price: £17.85 (+ VAT)
Soup
Anton Black Fine China Nova Soup Bowl 25cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £19.37 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Un-lugged Soup Bowl 8.8oz (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £15.81 (+ VAT)
Pure White Porcelain Rimmed Soup Bowl 22.5cm (Box of 24)
Price: £42.36 (+ VAT)
Cereal
Pure White Porcelain Oatmeal Bowl 15cm (Box of 24)
Price: £21.96 (+ VAT)
Chips
Royal Genware Chip Bowl 12cm (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £15.61 (+ VAT)
Salad
Choosing cups, mugs and jugs
Cups
Coffee cups
Pure White Porcelain Cappuccino Cup 23cl (Box of 24)
Also available:
Boxes of 36
Price: £25.56 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Bowl-Shaped Cappuccino Cup 40cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Use with:
Price: £14.89 (+ VAT)
Teacups
Stacking cups
Anton Black Fine China Stacking Cup 8.5cl (Box of 6)
Use with:
Price: £10.56 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Fine China Stacking Cup 20cl (Box of 12)
Use with:
Price: £28.76 (+ VAT)
Other styles
Anton Black Fine China Deco V Shaped Cup 21cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £17.25 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Italian Style Cup 28cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £21.73 (+ VAT)
Mugs
Coffee mugs
Royal Genware Coffee Mug 30cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £12.95 (+ VAT)
Anton Black Fine China Deco Latte Mug 25cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £14.78 (+ VAT)
Stacking mugs
Royal Genware Stacking Mug 30cl/10oz (Box of 6)
Use with:
Price: £12.24 (+ VAT)
Other styles
Royal Genware Straight Sided Mug 34cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £10.81 (+ VAT)
Terra Porcelain Mug 32cl (Box of 6)
Colours:
- Aqua Blue
- Grey
- Black
- Matt Grey
- Rustic Copper (pictured)
Price: £33.48 (+ VAT)
Teapots, coffee pots and jugs
Teapots
Pure White Porcelain Teapot 82cl (Box of 12)
Also available:
Boxes of 12
Boxes of 6
Price: £61.38 (+ VAT)
Royal Genware Teapot 45cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £30.09 (+ VAT)
Coffee pots
Royal Genware Tea/Coffee Pot 15.84oz (Box of 6)
Also available:
Price: £56.00 (+ VAT)
Milk/cream jugs
Royal Genware Fine China Traditional Cream Jug (with handle) 13cl (Box of 6)
Also available:
Boxes of 4
Boxes of 12
Price: £11.53 (+ VAT)
Pure White Porcelain Cream Jug 26cl (Box of 36)
Also available:
Price: £64.80 (+ VAT)
2 April 2019