Olympia Birch

The Olympia Birch wide bowl is a stoneware dining bowl finished with a reactive aubergine glaze. Reactive glazes produce natural variation in tone and surface finish, meaning no two pieces are identical — a characteristic that works well in casual dining, bistro, and contemporary restaurant environments where a handcrafted aesthetic is part of the offer.

The wide, curved rim gives the bowl a generous presentation surface, making it a practical choice for dishes where plating and visual composition matter — brunch plates, sharing starters, salads, or desserts. The light internal colourway provides contrast against most foods, which helps dishes read clearly at the table without requiring elaborate garnishing.

Constructed from stoneware, the bowls are reasonably robust in everyday front-of-house use. They are sold in packs of six, which suits initial trialling or topping up existing covers rather than large-scale fitouts.

• Suitable for dishwasher use in commercial environments
• Natural glaze variation gives a consistent handmade aesthetic across a set
• Wide rim supports composed plating across a range of menu styles
• Stoneware construction balances weight and durability for table service

These bowls are well suited to independent restaurants, cafés, and hospitality venues looking to add some texture and colour to their table settings without moving into bespoke or fine-dining tableware. If you are fitting out a larger number of covers or need guidance on building a coordinated tableware range, the team are happy to help you think it through.

The Olympia Birch taupe coupe plate is a stoneware side or starter plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces a natural, slightly varied tone across each piece. The coupe profile — a wide, gently curved form with a minimal rim — keeps the focus on the food rather than the plate, which suits plating styles where presentation matters.

In everyday service, stoneware of this type performs reliably across busy covers. It holds up well to repeated commercial dishwasher cycles and the weight of the piece — around 470g — gives it the kind of solidity that feels appropriate on a properly set table without being cumbersome to handle during a busy service. The reactive glaze means no two plates are identical, which works well for operators whose tableware is part of the overall dining character rather than purely functional.

Practically, these plates suit a range of uses: bread, amuse-bouche, starters, small desserts, or side dishes. The 205mm diameter is a workable size for that range without being so large it crowds smaller tables. Sold in packs of six, they integrate naturally into existing Birch range pieces if you're building or extending a collection with a consistent look.

This plate is well suited to independent restaurants, bistros, and café-restaurants where table presentation is taken seriously. For high-volume operations running multiple sittings with rapid turnarounds, it is worth confirming the dishwasher cycle tolerance and stock rotation requirements before committing to a quantity.

If you're putting together a full table setting or want to discuss quantities for a new opening, the team are happy to help you work through what you need.

The Olympia Birch wide bowl is a stoneware piece finished with a reactive taupe glaze that produces a natural, slightly varied surface across each bowl. The wide, shallow profile creates a broad presentation area, making these bowls a practical choice for plated starters, sharing dishes, pasta, or textured salads where the food itself needs space to be seen.

In everyday service the stoneware construction holds up well to the demands of a busy dining room — it has reasonable weight in the hand without feeling heavy, and the reactive glaze finish tends to age gracefully through normal commercial use. The neutral taupe colouring sits comfortably alongside most tableware palettes, which makes it straightforward to integrate into an existing cover setup without a full table refresh.

• Neutral glaze works across a range of cuisine styles and table settings
• Wide rim gives presentation flexibility for both plated and sharing formats
• Stoneware construction is robust enough for regular commercial handling
• Sold in packs of six, keeping stock replenishment practical
• Consistent profile supports uniform presentation across covers

As with all reactive-glaze stoneware, minor variation in colour and surface texture between individual pieces is a characteristic of the process rather than a defect, and many operators find it adds to the handcrafted feel of the table. It is worth confirming dishwasher compatibility with your machine settings before committing to a full order if you are running high-temperature glasswash cycles.

These bowls are well suited to independent restaurants, bistros, and hotel dining rooms looking for a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic without straying into heavily rustic or highly formal territory. If your operation runs very high cover volumes and breakage replacement is a significant concern, it is worth discussing the full Birch range with us to find the right combination of pieces for your service style.

If you have questions about how these fit with your current tableware or whether the sizing works for your menu format, we are happy to help.

The Olympia Birch deep bowl is a stoneware piece finished with a reactive aubergine glaze that produces natural tonal variation across each bowl. Because reactive glazes are fired individually, no two bowls are identical — a characteristic that suits informal and contemporary dining settings particularly well. The pale interior provides contrast against the glaze and allows food colours to read clearly, which is useful when presentation matters.

At 460ml capacity, the bowl is a practical size for pasta, risotto, ramen, salads, and sharing portions. The wide curved rim gives the piece a generous feel on the table without making it unwieldy for front-of-house staff to handle or stack. Stoneware construction gives reasonable weight and durability for everyday service, though as with all decorative reactive-glaze tableware, handling and storage procedures will affect longevity.

• Reactive aubergine glaze produces natural variation between pieces
• Pale interior contrasts well with colourful dishes
• Practical bowl size suitable for a range of menu applications
• Wide rim adds visual presence without excessive footprint
• Sold in a pack of six, suited to table restocking

These bowls are well suited to casual dining restaurants, bistros, and café-style operations looking to add a distinctive tableware element without moving to bespoke or fully handmade pieces. They are part of the Olympia Birch range, which offers coordinating plates, bowls, and platters — useful if you are building a consistent table scheme across multiple piece types.

If you are planning a larger rollout or are unsure whether this bowl suits your menu format and cover count, our team is happy to talk through the options.

The Olympia Birch aubergine coupe plate is a 205mm stoneware plate finished with a reactive glaze that produces a deep, variable aubergine tone across each piece. Because reactive glazes respond differently during firing, no two plates are identical — a characteristic that suits relaxed, contemporary dining formats rather than formal, uniform table settings.

The coupe profile — a wide, shallow bowl with a gently curved rim and minimal flat edge — keeps the focus on the food. The light internal colourway provides reasonable contrast for most plating styles, particularly dishes with natural earth tones, greens, or bold sauces. At 470g per plate, the stoneware has a solid feel without being cumbersome to handle during service.

As practical tableware for a commercial setting, these plates offer a few straightforward operational advantages:

• Reactive glaze adds visual interest without relying on elaborate plating
• Stoneware construction gives reasonable durability under normal service conditions
• Coupe shape works well for starters, mains, and sharing plates alike
• Sold in packs of six, which suits smaller initial purchases or topping up existing covers

It is worth bearing in mind that stoneware is heavier and less chip-resistant than porcelain, so high-turnover operations with fast-paced clearing and stacking may see faster attrition. These plates are better suited to mid-paced dining environments where handling is reasonably careful. The reactive glaze also means there will be natural variation between individual plates and between batches.

These are a practical choice for independent restaurants, bistros, and café-dining concepts looking for an affordable way to add character to their table setting without committing to a bespoke range. If you are unsure whether this plate suits your menu style or service format, we are happy to talk it through.

The Olympia Birch Aubergine coupe plates are 270mm stoneware dinner plates finished with a reactive glaze that produces a distinctive aubergine tone. Because reactive glazes respond differently during firing, each plate carries a subtly individual finish — making the overall table setting feel considered rather than uniform. The wide, curved rim and shallow coupe profile create a generous central well, giving chefs a clean canvas to plate to.

In service, stoneware of this construction holds up well to the demands of a busy restaurant environment. The material retains heat reasonably well once warmed, which supports presentation during service. The glaze finish is practical for day-to-day use and the 870g weight gives the plates a solid feel on the table without being unwieldy for front-of-house staff to carry in multiples.

These plates suit operations where tableware is expected to contribute to the dining experience rather than simply carry food. The aubergine colourway works particularly well against lighter-toned dishes — pale sauces, cream-based plates, and vibrantly coloured garnishes tend to read clearly against the glaze. They are commonly used in independent restaurants, boutique hotels, and bistros where a degree of individuality in table setting matters.

Supplied in packs of six, they suit establishments looking to build or extend a matching set. As with all reactive-glaze stoneware, there will be natural variation between batches, so ordering enough to cover your full cover count in a single purchase is worth considering if consistency across the room is important.

If you're unsure how many packs to order for your cover count, or whether this range fits the rest of your table setting, feel free to get in touch — we're happy to help you work it through.

The Olympia Birch deep bowl is a 150mm stoneware bowl finished in a reactive taupe glaze. The reactive glazing process means each piece carries slight natural variation in tone and surface texture, giving the range a handcrafted quality that sits well with contemporary casual dining, modern brasserie, and bistro-style table settings. The wide, gently curved rim adds visual interest without overpowering the plate presentation.

Stoneware construction gives these bowls a reasonable weight and solidity in the hand — they feel considered rather than cheap, which matters when front-of-house staff are handling covers at pace. The finish is robust enough for regular commercial use, though as with all reactive-glazed stoneware, handling and stacking with care during service and warewashing will help maintain the surface over time.

Practically, the deep bowl format suits a range of menu applications:

• Soups, broths, and ramen-style dishes that need depth
• Sharing starters or small plates
• Desserts, granola, or breakfast service
• Pasta and noodle dishes where a lipped bowl helps presentation

These bowls are supplied in packs of six, which suits initial cover builds or top-up purchases for existing Birch range sets. For operators building out a full table setting or running higher cover numbers, it is worth considering the full breadth of the Birch range to ensure consistency across the pass. Stoneware pieces like these are best stored stacked with care and washed at appropriate commercial dishwasher temperatures — check your warewasher settings if you are running particularly high-temperature final rinse cycles.

If you are putting together a coordinated table setting or have questions about which pieces from the Birch range work best together for your style of service, the team is happy to help you think it through.

The Olympia Birch range is a stoneware tableware collection finished with a reactive taupe glaze that produces natural variation across each piece. The coupe profile — a shallow, wide plate with a gently curved rim and minimal well — keeps the focus on the food and suits a range of plating styles from composed starters to main courses.

Stoneware is a practical choice for front-of-house use. It holds heat reasonably well during service, has a solid weight that feels considered without being unwieldy, and the reactive glaze gives each plate a degree of individuality that works well in informal dining environments and casual restaurants looking to move away from plain white.

A few practical points worth noting for operators:

• The 270mm diameter is a versatile size, suitable for main courses and generous starters
• Reactive glazes will show natural tonal variation — consistent across a table but not uniform across the full stock
• Stoneware is heavier than porcelain, which is worth considering for high-volume covers where handling speed matters
• Sold in packs of six, which suits staged purchasing or topping up existing stock

This range is well suited to independent restaurants, bistros, and café-restaurants where the aesthetic of the tableware forms part of the overall experience. It is less well suited to very high-turnover operations where lightweight, stackable porcelain tends to be more practical. If you are building a full table setting or need to assess quantities for your cover count, the team is happy to help you work that through before you order.