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APS Element Look Sloping Bowl 260mm 1.5Ltr Melamine

SKU: FB813

£35.14(£42.17 inc VAT)
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The APS Element Look Sloping Bowl is a melamine serving bowl finished in a concrete-effect texture. It forms part of APS's Element Look range, which is designed to bring a consistent, contemporary aesthetic to buffet counters and table service presentation. The sloping bowl profile makes it practical for displaying foods where visibility and access matter — salads, sides, dips, and similar items.

Melamine is a well-established material choice for this type of serveware. It resists chipping and cracking under the kind of handling that comes with busy buffet service, and the concrete-effect surface finish holds up well without showing wear as quickly as some painted or glazed alternatives. At just over a kilogram, it is substantial enough to sit stable on a buffet counter without being unwieldy to move or reposition during service.

  • Durable melamine construction suited to repeated daily use in catering environments
  • Concrete-effect finish creates a cohesive look across buffet displays
  • Sloping bowl profile improves visibility and guest access to food
  • Resistant to the chipping and cracking common with ceramic alternatives
  • Part of a coordinated range, making it straightforward to build a consistent table or buffet presentation

This bowl is best suited to hotels, event caterers, delis, and café or restaurant operations running buffet or sharing-plate formats. It is a single-use-per-service item rather than an oven-to-table piece — melamine should not be used in conventional ovens or microwaves, so it works best where food is plated or transferred prior to service.

If you are building out a buffet display and want to discuss how the Element Look range fits together, or whether the sizing is right for your service format, feel free to get in touch with the team.

Frequently asked questions

Is melamine suitable for use in commercial dishwashers?

Melamine is generally compatible with commercial dishwashers, though repeated high-temperature washing cycles can gradually affect the surface finish over time. Using a standard commercial warewashing cycle rather than the highest heat settings will help extend the lifespan of the finish.

Can this bowl be used in a microwave or oven to keep food warm?

No — melamine should not be used in microwaves or conventional ovens. It is designed for ambient or pre-warmed food at the point of service, making it best suited to cold or room-temperature buffet items, or foods that are plated and transferred from a heated source.

How well does the concrete-effect finish hold up in busy buffet environments?

The textured finish on the APS Element Look range is more forgiving than smooth painted or glazed surfaces when it comes to minor scuffs and handling marks. It is a practical choice for operations where serveware is handled frequently, though like all melamine it will eventually show wear with prolonged heavy use.
APS Element Look Sloping Bowl 260mm 1.5Ltr Melamine

£35.14(£42.17 inc VAT)

£35.14(£42.17 inc VAT)

The APS Element Look Sloping Bowl is a melamine serving bowl finished in a concrete-effect texture. It forms part of APS's Element Look range, which is designed to bring a consistent, contemporary aesthetic to buffet counters and table service presentation. The sloping bowl profile makes it practical for displaying foods where visibility and access matter — salads, sides, dips, and similar items.

Melamine is a well-established material choice for this type of serveware. It resists chipping and cracking under the kind of handling that comes with busy buffet service, and the concrete-effect surface finish holds up well without showing wear as quickly as some painted or glazed alternatives. At just over a kilogram, it is substantial enough to sit stable on a buffet counter without being unwieldy to move or reposition during service.

  • Durable melamine construction suited to repeated daily use in catering environments
  • Concrete-effect finish creates a cohesive look across buffet displays
  • Sloping bowl profile improves visibility and guest access to food
  • Resistant to the chipping and cracking common with ceramic alternatives
  • Part of a coordinated range, making it straightforward to build a consistent table or buffet presentation

This bowl is best suited to hotels, event caterers, delis, and café or restaurant operations running buffet or sharing-plate formats. It is a single-use-per-service item rather than an oven-to-table piece — melamine should not be used in conventional ovens or microwaves, so it works best where food is plated or transferred prior to service.

If you are building out a buffet display and want to discuss how the Element Look range fits together, or whether the sizing is right for your service format, feel free to get in touch with the team.