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APS Float White Round Melamine Bowl 8in

SKU: GF088

£23.96(£28.75 inc VAT)
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The APS Float bowl is a round melamine serving bowl finished in white, designed for buffet and cold food display use in commercial catering environments. The distinctive raised base creates the appearance of the bowl floating at the table edge, giving buffet and carvery presentations a clean, considered look without requiring elaborate styling.

Melamine construction makes it a practical choice for front-of-house display work. It holds up well to regular handling and the rigours of daily service, and the smooth, clear-edged finish is straightforward to wipe down between uses. The white finish works across most table setups and pairs consistently with both plain and styled buffet arrangements.

  • Smooth surfaces with no relief detailing, keeping cleaning quick and straightforward
  • Raised floating base adds visual lift to flat buffet table layouts
  • White finish suits a wide range of table linen and display styles
  • Melamine construction resists everyday knocks and handling in service
  • Timeless appearance that works across formal and informal catering settings

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in microwaves or conventional ovens, and is best reserved for ambient or cold display rather than hot food service. The bowl is not intended for dishwasher use at high temperatures, so check your warewashing temperatures before building it into a high-volume rotation.

This bowl is well suited to hotels, event caterers, contract caterers, and any operation running a regular buffet or cold display service. If you need larger formats or a deeper bowl profile for bulkier items, other sizes are available within the Float range.

If you are putting together a full buffet display setup and want to discuss how the Float range fits together, we are happy to help you work through the options.

Frequently asked questions

Is this bowl suitable for hot food service on a buffet counter?

The APS Float bowl is best suited to ambient or cold food display rather than hot service. Melamine is not designed for use with very hot foods over extended periods, and it is not microwave or oven safe, so it works best for cold starters, salads, breads, and similar buffet items.

Can this bowl go through a commercial dishwasher?

Melamine can be sensitive to high wash temperatures, so it is worth checking your machine's cycle temperature before putting these through regularly. Many operators hand-wash melamine display pieces to extend their service life and preserve the finish.

Is the 8in bowl the right size for a busy buffet service?

For most standard buffet accompaniments — bread rolls, garnishes, salads, and similar items — the 8in format works well at individual stations or as part of a tiered display. For higher-volume services or larger centrepiece items, a bigger format from the Float range is likely to be more practical.
APS Float White Round Melamine Bowl 8in

£23.96(£28.75 inc VAT)

£23.96(£28.75 inc VAT)

The APS Float bowl is a round melamine serving bowl finished in white, designed for buffet and cold food display use in commercial catering environments. The distinctive raised base creates the appearance of the bowl floating at the table edge, giving buffet and carvery presentations a clean, considered look without requiring elaborate styling.

Melamine construction makes it a practical choice for front-of-house display work. It holds up well to regular handling and the rigours of daily service, and the smooth, clear-edged finish is straightforward to wipe down between uses. The white finish works across most table setups and pairs consistently with both plain and styled buffet arrangements.

  • Smooth surfaces with no relief detailing, keeping cleaning quick and straightforward
  • Raised floating base adds visual lift to flat buffet table layouts
  • White finish suits a wide range of table linen and display styles
  • Melamine construction resists everyday knocks and handling in service
  • Timeless appearance that works across formal and informal catering settings

It is worth noting that melamine is not suitable for use in microwaves or conventional ovens, and is best reserved for ambient or cold display rather than hot food service. The bowl is not intended for dishwasher use at high temperatures, so check your warewashing temperatures before building it into a high-volume rotation.

This bowl is well suited to hotels, event caterers, contract caterers, and any operation running a regular buffet or cold display service. If you need larger formats or a deeper bowl profile for bulkier items, other sizes are available within the Float range.

If you are putting together a full buffet display setup and want to discuss how the Float range fits together, we are happy to help you work through the options.