Drawer menu
-
Cooking
-
Refrigeration
-
Food Preparation
-
Food Servery & Display
-
Beverage Machines
-
Warewashing & Laundry
-
Sinks, Tables & Storage
-
Kitchenware
-
Front of House
Chef & Sommelier
Chef & Sommelier Opening Decanters 900ml (Pack of 2)
£124.00(£148.80 inc VAT)
Delivery Information
Price Match
The Chef & Sommelier Opening decanter is a practical piece of glassware designed to aerate both young red and white wines before service. The characteristic diabolo-shaped neck gently agitates wine as it passes through from the bottle, encouraging oxygenation without the need for prolonged resting time. The wine then settles into the lower bulb, which fills to roughly half capacity — giving a generous surface area for continued air contact as service progresses.
In a busy bar or restaurant setting, the design works well where staff need to decant quickly and cleanly. The wide neck makes pouring straightforward with minimal spillage risk, and the laser-cut, polished lip incorporates a Drop Control finish that prevents drips when pouring into glasses at the table. The mouth-blown, flame-polished glass gives a clean, smooth appearance that sits comfortably in both casual dining and more formal table settings.
Supplied as a pack of two, these are a practical buy for venues running multiple tables simultaneously, reducing the need to return decanters to the bar between covers. The quality of finish means they present well in front of guests without requiring specialist handling.
A few practical points worth bearing in mind: mouth-blown glass requires careful handling during washing — dishwasher use should be assessed against the manufacturer's guidance, and staff should be briefed on appropriate racking. For venues with very high cover volumes, it is worth considering how many units are needed to maintain a clean rotation through service.
These decanters are well suited to restaurants, wine bars, and hotel dining operations that serve wine by the bottle. If you're looking to equip a larger operation or want to discuss glassware quantities for your service style, the team is happy to help you work through what you'll need.
Frequently asked questions
Are these decanters suitable for dishwasher use in a commercial kitchen?
Mouth-blown glass requires care during washing, and dishwasher suitability should be verified against Chef & Sommelier's guidance before putting them through a commercial glasswasher. If in doubt, hand washing is the safer approach to preserve the finish and integrity of the glass over time.
How many decanters would a busy restaurant typically need per service?
That depends on your cover count, table turnover, and how long decanters remain on the table during a sitting. As a rough guide, having enough units to allow a full rotation through washing between sittings avoids any bottleneck at the bar. Buying in multiples of this two-pack is a practical way to build up stock incrementally.
Does this decanter work equally well for white wine as for red?
Yes — the design is intended for both young white and red wines where a degree of aeration is beneficial before service. It is not specifically a sediment-separating decanter, so for older reds where sediment management is the priority, a different decanter style may be more appropriate.
£124.00(£148.80 inc VAT)
£124.00(£148.80 inc VAT)
The Chef & Sommelier Opening decanter is a practical piece of glassware designed to aerate both young red and white wines before service. The characteristic diabolo-shaped neck gently agitates wine as it passes through from the bottle, encouraging oxygenation without the need for prolonged resting time. The wine then settles into the lower bulb, which fills to roughly half capacity — giving a generous surface area for continued air contact as service progresses.
In a busy bar or restaurant setting, the design works well where staff need to decant quickly and cleanly. The wide neck makes pouring straightforward with minimal spillage risk, and the laser-cut, polished lip incorporates a Drop Control finish that prevents drips when pouring into glasses at the table. The mouth-blown, flame-polished glass gives a clean, smooth appearance that sits comfortably in both casual dining and more formal table settings.
Supplied as a pack of two, these are a practical buy for venues running multiple tables simultaneously, reducing the need to return decanters to the bar between covers. The quality of finish means they present well in front of guests without requiring specialist handling.
A few practical points worth bearing in mind: mouth-blown glass requires careful handling during washing — dishwasher use should be assessed against the manufacturer's guidance, and staff should be briefed on appropriate racking. For venues with very high cover volumes, it is worth considering how many units are needed to maintain a clean rotation through service.
These decanters are well suited to restaurants, wine bars, and hotel dining operations that serve wine by the bottle. If you're looking to equip a larger operation or want to discuss glassware quantities for your service style, the team is happy to help you work through what you'll need.
- Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
- Opens in a new window.