Elia Virtu Dessert Knife 18/10 Stainless Steel (Pack of 12)

The Elia Virtu dessert knife is part of a cutlery range designed with a distinctively solid handle profile that sits comfortably in the hand and presents well on a laid table. Made from 18/10 stainless steel, the pattern carries a good weight that reads as quality to the guest without feeling cumbersome during a dessert course.

In service, the solid handle construction means these knives hold up well to repeated commercial dishwashing cycles without the handle degradation you can see with hollow-handled or bonded alternatives. The 18/10 grade resists staining and retains its appearance under regular high-temperature wash conditions, which matters when you're turning covers quickly and need cutlery to come back looking presentable.

Practical points worth considering for front-of-house:

• Solid handle construction — no delamination or fill failure over time
• 18/10 stainless steel maintains appearance through commercial dishwash cycles
• Suited to both flat lay and upright presentation on the table
• Consistent weight and balance across the pack supports uniform table setting
• Sold in packs of 12, making par stock calculations straightforward

The Virtu pattern is well suited to mid-range to formal dining environments where presentation matters but practicality in the wash-up and on the pass is equally important. It works across a broad range of covers — from hotel dining rooms and private members' clubs through to quality casual restaurant operations. If you're equipping a very high-volume venue with heavy daily throughput, it's worth considering a heavier-gauge pattern from the wider range.

If you're building out a new cutlery specification or matching into an existing Elia pattern, the team is happy to talk through quantities, mix-and-match options, or suitability for your service style.