Utopia Avebury Blue Mini Casserole Dish 105mm (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Utopia Avebury Blue Mini Casserole Dish is a small stoneware serving dish designed for individual portion presentation at the table. Made from stoneware with a distinctive blue-rimmed enamel-style finish,...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 250ml / 8¾oz
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
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Product Description
The Utopia Avebury Blue Mini Casserole Dish is a small stoneware serving dish designed for individual portion presentation at the table. Made from stoneware with a distinctive blue-rimmed enamel-style finish, it holds 250ml and suits a range of dishes from soups and stews to gratins, dips, and side portions. This pack contains twelve dishes.
In a busy service environment, consistency of presentation matters as much as the food itself. The Avebury Blue pattern gives front-of-house a cohesive, recognisable look that works well in casual dining, gastropubs, and café settings where a rustic or heritage-influenced table aesthetic fits the menu style. Stoneware holds residual heat reasonably well once warmed, which helps maintain dish temperature from pass to table during a steady service.
- Blue-rimmed enamel-style finish for consistent table presentation
- Stoneware construction with practical heat retention properties
- Suitable for individual portion service of soups, stews, sides, and dips
- Pack of twelve supports table cover requirements without frequent restocking
- Compact 105mm diameter suits small portions and shared-table service styles
As a tableware item, there are no installation requirements. The dishes are stoneware, so standard dishwasher use is typical in commercial operations, though checking manufacturer care guidance before putting them through a high-temperature commercial cycle is worthwhile. The 4.8kg pack weight is worth noting when planning storage, particularly in high shelving or confined back-of-house areas.
These dishes are well suited to restaurants, gastropubs, and cafés serving individual portions in a relaxed or informal setting. The Avebury Blue range is part of a wider matched collection, so operators looking to build a coordinated table scheme across multiple piece types may find it worth exploring the full range.
If you are specifying tableware across a new site or planning a refresh and want to talk through quantities or range fit, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- Stoneware construction with enamel-style blue-rimmed Avebury Blue finish
- 250ml capacity suitable for individual soup, stew, or side portions
- 105mm diameter for compact plating and shared-table presentation
- Supplied as a pack of twelve for consistent front-of-house stock
- Part of a wider matched Avebury Blue tableware collection
Operational Benefits
- Consistent pattern across covers supports a cohesive table presentation
- Stoneware retains residual heat to help maintain temperature pass to table
- Pack of twelve reduces restocking frequency during busy service periods
- Compact size suits portion-controlled menus and informal sharing formats
- Matched range allows operators to build a coordinated table scheme
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Capacity
- 250ml / 8¾oz
- Colour
- White
- Crockery type
- Dishes
- Dimensions
- 105(Ø)mm x 4"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Furniture shape
- Round
- Material
- Stoneware
- Weight
- 4.8kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- This depends on your cover count, table turn rate, and how quickly dishes return from the floor through the wash. As a general guide, having at least one and a half to two times your seated cover count in circulation helps avoid shortfalls during a busy service. For larger operations, ordering multiple packs and reviewing usage after the first few services is a practical approach.
- Stoneware is generally compatible with commercial dishwashers, but high-temperature and high-chemical cycles can affect glazed finishes over time. It is worth checking Utopia's care guidance for this range before committing to a specific wash programme, particularly if your machine runs at the higher end of the temperature range.
- Yes, the Avebury Blue collection extends across multiple piece types, so operators looking to build a coordinated look across plates, bowls, and serving dishes can typically source within the same range. If you are specifying across a full table scheme, it is worth confirming current stock availability with the team before finalising your order.