Bauscher Elements Black Stoneware Bowls 120mm (6 Pack)

The Bauscher Elements Black bowl is a 120mm stoneware piece from Bauscher's Elements Black collection. It has a semi-matte black finish with a handcrafted aesthetic — clean lines, no pattern, no embellishment — making it a neutral, dark canvas for food presentation. It is sold in packs of six.

In service, stoneware of this type performs well across a range of temperature environments. The bowls are oven, microwave and dishwasher safe, which makes them practical in operations where kitchenware cycles through service, regeneration and warewashing at pace. The semi-matte glaze holds up reasonably well under commercial dishwasher use, though as with all dark-glazed ware, operators should be aware that hard water deposits and detergent residue can show more visibly on dark surfaces — correct rinse aid dosing helps maintain appearance.

The 120mm diameter suits small portions, amuse-bouche, side dishes, sauces, dips and sharing-style or small-plate menus. It works particularly well with light-coloured or vibrant ingredients where the dark background provides visual contrast. Common applications include:

• Small-plate and tasting menu service
• Plant-based and grain bowl presentations
• Sauce, condiment or side serving at table
• Brunch and café menus with small portion formats

Being stoneware rather than porcelain, these bowls are heavier per piece and have a more tactile, informal quality. That suits relaxed dining concepts well, though operators running high-volume casual dining should factor in the additional weight when assessing warewashing and front-of-house handling.

This size suits smaller portions and sharing plates. If your menu runs to larger bowl formats or you need a fuller range of complementary pieces, it is worth checking the wider Elements Black range for matching sizes and shapes.

If you are building a tableware scheme and want to make sure the sizing and finish works across your menu, we are happy to talk it through.