Utopia Gatsby Hi Ball Glasses 460ml Polycarbonate (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Utopia Gatsby hiball is a polycarbonate drinking glass designed to replicate the look of traditional cut glassware. At 460ml capacity, it sits comfortably in the hiball format and suits...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 460ml
- Diameter
- 850
- Dimensions
- 1450(H) x 850(W)mm
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Product Description
The Utopia Gatsby hiball is a polycarbonate drinking glass designed to replicate the look of traditional cut glassware. At 460ml capacity, it sits comfortably in the hiball format and suits a wide range of drinks service — soft drinks, water, cocktails, and long mixed drinks. The decorative cut-glass effect finish gives the appearance of real glassware, which can matter in front-of-house settings where presentation counts.
Polycarbonate construction means these glasses will not break, chip, or crack under normal service conditions. That makes them a practical choice in environments where glass breakage is a recurring cost or a safety concern — outdoor terraces, poolside bars, festival bars, and high-turnover casual dining all being typical use cases. The material is also stain resistant, which helps maintain appearance across a busy service.
Key practical advantages for operators include:
- Break, chip, and crack resistant — reduces replacement costs over time
- Glasswasher safe for straightforward, fast turnaround between service periods
- Cut-glass effect finish maintains a presentable front-of-house appearance
- Stain resistant polycarbonate helps retain appearance with regular use
- Supplied in a pack of 12, suitable for building up stock incrementally
It is worth noting that polycarbonate, while durable, can become scratched over time with heavy commercial use, and repeated high-temperature glasswasher cycles may cause some clouding. These glasses are well suited to venues where safety, breakage reduction, or outdoor use takes priority over the feel of genuine glassware.
These are a sensible choice for casual dining operators, bars with outdoor seating, event caterers, and leisure venues. If you are looking to equip a higher-volume site or want guidance on quantities relative to cover numbers, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 460ml polycarbonate hiball with decorative cut-glass effect finish
- Break, chip, and crack resistant construction for demanding service environments
- Stain resistant material maintains appearance through regular commercial use
- Glasswasher safe for efficient turnaround during and after service
- Supplied as a pack of 12 polycarbonate hiball glasses
Operational Benefits
- Reduces glass breakage costs in high-turnover or outdoor service settings
- Presentable cut-glass appearance supports front-of-house standards without real glass risk
- Glasswasher compatibility speeds up turnaround between service periods
- Stain resistance helps maintain consistent presentation across a long service
- Polycarbonate build suits venues where safety compliance limits glass use
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 460ml
- Diameter
- 850
- Dimensions
- 1450(H) x 850(W)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Material
- Polycarbonate
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — polycarbonate is the standard choice for outdoor terraces, poolside bars, and similar environments where glass is either prohibited or poses a practical safety risk. The Gatsby's cut-glass effect finish means you can maintain a reasonable front-of-house appearance without compromising on safety.
- These glasses are rated as glasswasher safe, which suits high-turnover service well. With repeated commercial glasswasher cycles at high temperatures, some clouding or surface scratching can develop over an extended period — this is common to polycarbonate generally, not specific to this product. Replacing stock periodically is standard practice in most operators' rotation.
- As a general guide, most operators aim for at least two to three times their cover count in glasses to allow for service, washing cycles, and breakages. A pack of 12 is useful for topping up existing stock or equipping a smaller station. If you are equipping a new venue from scratch, it is worth talking through your cover numbers and service pattern with us to arrive at a sensible opening quantity.