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APS Dual Tone Curved Bowl 800ml Melamine

SKU: GL644

£17.29(£20.75 inc VAT)

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The APS Dual Tone Curved Bowl is a 800ml melamine serving bowl finished in a two-tone black and white colourway. It is designed for front-of-house food presentation across buffet counters, salad bars, deli displays, and self-service setups where appearance and practicality both matter.

Melamine is a well-established material in commercial foodservice tableware. It holds its appearance under the repeated handling, stacking, and washing that comes with busy service periods, and it is noticeably more resistant to chipping and scratching than ceramic alternatives. The smooth finish gives it a cleaner look than standard plasticware, which makes it a practical choice for operators who want presentable service without the fragility or weight of porcelain.

  • Resists chipping, scratching, and denting under regular service use
  • Lightweight construction makes handling and clearing straightforward
  • Two-tone finish suits contemporary buffet and counter presentations
  • Suitable for cold food service including salads, dips, and dressed dishes
  • Easy to clean and stack, reducing turnaround time between services

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven, and it should not be used for hot food service. It is intended for cold or ambient food presentation only. It is dishwasher safe under normal commercial conditions, though prolonged high-temperature wash cycles can affect the finish over time.

This bowl is well suited to cafés, delis, hotel buffets, staff canteens, and event catering operations where consistent presentation across a counter display is important. If you are equipping a larger display or need a range of sizes, it is worth considering whether a mix of capacities would serve the layout better.

If you are putting together a broader tableware range or want guidance on quantities for a specific setup, the team is happy to help you work through what you need.

Frequently asked questions

Is this bowl suitable for hot food service?

No — melamine is intended for cold or ambient food presentation only. It is not suitable for use in a microwave or oven, and should not be used to serve hot dishes directly. For hot food counter service, a ceramic or stainless steel option would be more appropriate.

Can this bowl be used in a commercial dishwasher?

Yes, it is dishwasher safe under standard commercial conditions. That said, consistently high-temperature wash programmes can gradually affect the surface finish over time, so it is worth checking your machine's cycle settings if longevity of appearance is a priority.

Is this bowl practical for a high-volume buffet operation?

The 800ml capacity suits individual or small shared portions on a buffet or deli counter. For larger volume displays or where you need to minimise how often bowls are replenished during service, you may find a larger capacity option better suited to the operation — it is worth considering the full counter layout before ordering quantities.

APS Dual Tone Curved Bowl 800ml Melamine

£17.29(£20.75 inc VAT)

£17.29(£20.75 inc VAT)

The APS Dual Tone Curved Bowl is a 800ml melamine serving bowl finished in a two-tone black and white colourway. It is designed for front-of-house food presentation across buffet counters, salad bars, deli displays, and self-service setups where appearance and practicality both matter.

Melamine is a well-established material in commercial foodservice tableware. It holds its appearance under the repeated handling, stacking, and washing that comes with busy service periods, and it is noticeably more resistant to chipping and scratching than ceramic alternatives. The smooth finish gives it a cleaner look than standard plasticware, which makes it a practical choice for operators who want presentable service without the fragility or weight of porcelain.

  • Resists chipping, scratching, and denting under regular service use
  • Lightweight construction makes handling and clearing straightforward
  • Two-tone finish suits contemporary buffet and counter presentations
  • Suitable for cold food service including salads, dips, and dressed dishes
  • Easy to clean and stack, reducing turnaround time between services

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven, and it should not be used for hot food service. It is intended for cold or ambient food presentation only. It is dishwasher safe under normal commercial conditions, though prolonged high-temperature wash cycles can affect the finish over time.

This bowl is well suited to cafés, delis, hotel buffets, staff canteens, and event catering operations where consistent presentation across a counter display is important. If you are equipping a larger display or need a range of sizes, it is worth considering whether a mix of capacities would serve the layout better.

If you are putting together a broader tableware range or want guidance on quantities for a specific setup, the team is happy to help you work through what you need.