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APS Round Melamine Dish 80mm – Buffet Display Bowl

SKU: FB800

£1.79(£2.15 inc VAT)
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The APS 80mm round element dish is a small melamine serving piece designed for buffet counters, grazing tables, and tabletop food presentation. Made from melamine with a concrete-effect finish, it offers a contemporary, matte appearance that works well alongside natural textures such as slate, wood, and linen on styled food displays.

At this size, the dish is best suited to single-portion accompaniments, condiments, dips, amuse-bouche, or small garnishes. The shallow profile keeps presentation clean and accessible for guests serving themselves. Melamine construction means it is resistant to chipping and breakage under the handling typical of busy buffet service, which makes it a practical choice where frequent replenishment and clearing is part of the workflow.

  • Concrete-effect finish suits contemporary and industrial-style presentation
  • Melamine construction resists chipping during buffet service handling
  • Compact footprint allows flexible arrangement on display counters
  • Lightweight at 30g, reducing fatigue when setting or clearing large displays
  • Suitable for dry food service — condiments, dips, garnishes, and nibbles

It is worth noting that melamine dishware is not suitable for use in microwaves or conventional ovens, and should not be used with very hot liquids or foods served directly from the heat. These dishes are display and ambient service pieces, not cookware or heated presentation vessels.

This dish is well suited to hotels, event caterers, café operators, and delicatessens running styled buffet or counter displays. Where a larger presentation footprint is needed, the same APS range includes larger format round and rectangular pieces that maintain a consistent finish across a display setup.

If you are building out a complete buffet display and want to discuss which sizes and formats work best together, the team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Can these dishes be used in a bain-marie or heated display unit?

No — melamine is not suitable for use with direct heat, hot liquids, or heated display equipment. These dishes are intended for ambient buffet service only, presenting dry foods, condiments, garnishes, and similar items at room temperature.

Are these dishes dishwasher safe?

Melamine is generally dishwasher safe at standard commercial wash temperatures, but prolonged exposure to very high temperatures or harsh detergents can affect the surface finish over time. Hand washing or a gentle cycle will extend the life of the concrete-effect finish.

How many would I need for a typical buffet setup?

That depends on the number of items you are displaying and whether dishes are rotated during service. For a standard buffet counter it is common to hold a second set in reserve so the display can be refreshed without a gap in presentation — speaking to the team about quantities for your specific setup is worthwhile before ordering.
APS Round Melamine Dish 80mm – Buffet Display Bowl

£1.79(£2.15 inc VAT)

£1.79(£2.15 inc VAT)

The APS 80mm round element dish is a small melamine serving piece designed for buffet counters, grazing tables, and tabletop food presentation. Made from melamine with a concrete-effect finish, it offers a contemporary, matte appearance that works well alongside natural textures such as slate, wood, and linen on styled food displays.

At this size, the dish is best suited to single-portion accompaniments, condiments, dips, amuse-bouche, or small garnishes. The shallow profile keeps presentation clean and accessible for guests serving themselves. Melamine construction means it is resistant to chipping and breakage under the handling typical of busy buffet service, which makes it a practical choice where frequent replenishment and clearing is part of the workflow.

  • Concrete-effect finish suits contemporary and industrial-style presentation
  • Melamine construction resists chipping during buffet service handling
  • Compact footprint allows flexible arrangement on display counters
  • Lightweight at 30g, reducing fatigue when setting or clearing large displays
  • Suitable for dry food service — condiments, dips, garnishes, and nibbles

It is worth noting that melamine dishware is not suitable for use in microwaves or conventional ovens, and should not be used with very hot liquids or foods served directly from the heat. These dishes are display and ambient service pieces, not cookware or heated presentation vessels.

This dish is well suited to hotels, event caterers, café operators, and delicatessens running styled buffet or counter displays. Where a larger presentation footprint is needed, the same APS range includes larger format round and rectangular pieces that maintain a consistent finish across a display setup.

If you are building out a complete buffet display and want to discuss which sizes and formats work best together, the team is happy to help.