APS Element Curved Bowl 105 x 100mm | Melamine Serve Bowl
Product Description
The APS Element Curved Bowl is a small melamine serving bowl designed for buffet lines, sharing plates, and table presentation. At 105 x 100mm with a 20ml capacity, it is...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 20ml | ¾oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 30(H) x 100(W) x 105(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
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Product Description
The APS Element Curved Bowl is a small melamine serving bowl designed for buffet lines, sharing plates, and table presentation. At 105 x 100mm with a 20ml capacity, it is intended for condiments, sauces, dips, and small accompaniments rather than full portion service. The concrete-effect finish gives it a contemporary appearance that works well alongside slate, wood, and other textured presentation surfaces common in casual dining and hospitality settings.
Melamine construction means the bowl is robust enough for regular front-of-house handling. It resists chipping better than ceramic equivalents of similar size, holds its appearance through repeated use, and is straightforward to clean by hand or in a commercial dishwasher. At 65g it is light enough to handle easily during service setup and breakdown.
Practical considerations worth noting:
- Suitable for cold service only — melamine is not appropriate for microwave use or hot food holding
- Concrete-effect finish complements neutral and industrial-style table settings
- Small 20ml capacity makes it best suited to dips, dressings, or garnishes
- Lightweight at 65g, practical for large covers where multiples are required
- Dishwasher safe for commercial kitchen turnaround
This bowl is a good fit for restaurants, hotels, and event caterers who want consistent, hardwearing presentation pieces without the fragility of ceramic. It is a relatively small piece, so if you are looking for something with greater capacity for sharing portions or larger table displays, there are other sizes and formats within the APS Element range worth considering.
If you are putting together a coordinated table or buffet scheme and want to make sure the pieces work together in practice, our team is happy to help you think it through.
Key Features
- Concrete-effect melamine finish for contemporary table presentation
- 20ml capacity suited to dips, dressings, and small accompaniments
- Melamine construction resists chipping under regular front-of-house use
- Lightweight at 65g, practical when multiples are needed for large covers
- Dishwasher safe for straightforward commercial kitchen turnaround
Operational Benefits
- Consistent presentation across covers without the breakage risk of ceramic
- Holds appearance through repeated service and commercial dishwasher cycles
- Supports efficient setup and breakdown where multiple pieces are deployed
- Complements textured and neutral table settings in casual dining environments
- Reduces replacement costs compared with ceramic of equivalent size and style
Specifications
- Capacity
- 20ml | ¾oz
- Colour
- Grey
- Dimensions
- 30(H) x 100(W) x 105(D)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Material
- Melamine
- Microwave safe
- No
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
- Weight
- 65g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No — melamine is not appropriate for hot food holding, microwave use, or serving very hot liquids. This bowl is best used for cold accompaniments such as dips, dressings, chutneys, and garnishes.
- Melamine is considerably more resistant to chipping and breakage than ceramic at this size, which makes it practical where pieces are handled frequently or stacked in quantity. The finish can dull over time with very heavy dishwasher use, so periodic inspection is worthwhile in high-volume operations.
- At 20ml this is a compact piece, well suited to individual dips, garnishes, or single-serve dressings. If you need something to hold a shared portion or a more generous accompaniment, there are larger formats within the APS Element range that may be a better fit — worth discussing with us if you are unsure.